Garry Henry Endowed Scholarship

The Donor wishes to recognize former UNCP student-athlete, Garry Henry, for his outstanding accomplishments as a long distance runner both while at UNCP and afterwards. In 1978 Garry led UNCP’s Cross Country Team to a National Championship. Garry’s personal bests while at UNCP include a time of 29:31 in the 10K (6.2 miles) and 23:50 in the 8K (5 miles). In 1980 he achieved international prominence as a long distance runner when he ran four marathons, averaging 2:12. In his fourth marathon of that year he ran the fourth fastest marathon in the world with a time of 2:10.09. This scholarship is open to state, national, and international students who meet University enrollment standards. Both incoming freshman and current students will be eligible. Recipients must maintain a minimum 2.0 QPA and remain in an undergraduate degree program approved by the University. The award is renewable.