Dr. David Eliades Memorial Scholarship in History

This scholarship is established in memory of the beloved UNCP History Professor, Dr. David K. Eliades. Dr. Eliades was a popular, award-winning educator, scholar, journalist, and author who taught North Carolina and American Indian history among other courses from 1967 – 2001. He served as chair of the History Department, coordinator of the American Studies Program, and was honored with the title of professor emeritus in retirement. Dr. Eliades was also awarded UNCP’s first Distinguished Professor Award in 1983, and the UNC Board of Governors Award for Teaching Excellence in 1998. His scholarship included “The Only Land I Know: A History of the Lumbee Indians” (1974) coauthored with Adolph L. Dial, and “Pembroke State University: A Centennial History” (1987) coauthored with Dr. Linda Oxendine (reprinted as “Hail to UNCP! A 125-Year History of the University of North Carolina at Pembroke” with contributions made by Lawrence T. Locklear – 2014).

The recipient of the Dr. David Eliades Memorial Scholarship in History will be a full-time undergraduate in their Junior or Senior year. The recipient will have a declared major in History or Social Studies Education. The recipient must have a minimum 3.0 GPA.