Achievement in Accounting Award
The school of business presents the Achievement in Accounting Award to a graduating senior selected on the basis of character, potential growth and development, and academic accomplishment in the division.
Achievement in Business Award
The school of business presents the Achievement in Business Award to a graduating senior selected on the basis of character, potential growth and development, and academic accomplishment in the division.
The Barnabas Award
The Barnabas Award is given to the male theatre student who, in the opinion of the theatre faculty and peers, demonstrates the best of support and is always there to help get the job done.
Bess Caldwell Memorial Award
Belhaven College honors with the Bess Caldwell Memorial Award the junior who, in the judgment of the faculty, has exhibited throughout the year the greatest loyalty and service to his or her fellow students. Prior to 1985, this award was known as the Belhaven Christian Fellowship Award.
Bettye Quinn Service Award
Given annually to a senior KDE member in elementary or secondary education who exhibits a service-oriented character. Selected by KDE members.
Charles R. Rugg Scholar-Athlete Award
Each year the faculty and coaches at Belhaven College select the one student athlete who best exemplifies how we should use our mental, physical, leadership, and spiritual gifts to serve and uphold the ideals of Belhaven College.
Christian Ministries Award
The department of Christian ministries presents the Christian Ministries Award, which is based upon scholarship, leadership, and potential service in the field of Christian ministries, to a graduating senior majoring in Christian ministries.
Computer Science Award
This award is presented annually by the computer science department to the senior computer science major for outstanding academic achievement. Elizabeth Spencer
Creative Writing Award
Presented to the creative writing major or minor who has demonstrated excellence in writing over the past year.
English Award
Each year the faculty members of the department of English present this award to the outstanding graduate majoring in English.
Freshman Chemistry Achievement Award
This program is maintained to encourage and sustain student interest in the sciences. An award is given in recognition of outstanding scholastic achievement in chemistry during the freshman year.
Guy T. Gillespie Memorial Award
Belhaven College presents the Guy T. Gillespie Memorial Award to the graduating senior who, in the judgment of the faculty, approximates most nearly the ideals of the College. Prior to 1985, the award was known as the Student Government Association Award. Presented at commencement.
Henry H. Bellamann Foundation Award
The Henry H. Bellamann Foundation Award is presented each year in memory of Henry and Katherine Bellamann to an outstanding student in the creative arts. The recipient is selected by a faculty committee headed by the chairman of the department of English.
History-Political Science Award
Each year the faculty members of the department of history and political science present this award to the outstanding senior majoring in history.
Hoogenakker Scholarship Award
The Jackson Alumnae Chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon sponsors a scholarship award in honor of Miss Virginia Hoogenakker. This award goes each year to the freshman member of Mu Phi Epsilon with the highest scholastic average for the current session.
James W. Park Academic Achievement Award
The school of business presents this award to the student on each campus who has achieved the highest quality point index at Belhaven College while completing a baccalaureate degree in business. To qualify, a student must complete at least 50 semester hours at Belhaven College and must demonstrate exceptional leadership and moral integrity.
Julian E. Currie Memorial Missions Award
The Julian E. Currie Memorial Missions Award is presented by Dr. James T. Currie in memory of Dr. Currie's father, Mr. Julian E. Currie. This award is given annually to an outstanding student planning to enter the Christian mission field. The award was endowed by Mrs. Julian E. Currie, and the interest from the endowment and a plaque are given to the recipient each year.
The Kenneth Slaughter Academic Excellence Award
Awarded to a graduating KDE senior in elementary or secondary education who has the highest grade point average for work at Belhaven.
Mathematics Award
The Mathematics Award is presented annually by the department of mathematics to the outstanding senior mathematics major in recognition of effort and superior achievement in the field of mathematics.
Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Scholarship Award
The Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants gives an annual scholarship to an accounting graduate from the various colleges and universities in the state. This award is given in recognition of outstanding academic achievement and a strong desire to enter the field of public accounting.
Mu Phi Epsilon Awards
The Epsilon Gamma chapter of Mu Phi Epsilon presents the Mu Phi Epsilon Awards to the freshman member who has the highest scholastic average for the year and to the senior music major who has the highest scholastic average for all college work.
Nancy McFarland Cobb Award
The Nancy McFarland Cobb Award is given annually to the art major who has, through interest, cooperation, and leadership, made the greatest contribution to the department of art during the current session.
National Kappa Delta Epsilon Award
Presented by the National KDE and awarded to an outstanding chapter member.
The Priscilla Award
The Priscilla Award is given to the female theatre student who, in the opinion of the theatre faculty and peers, demonstrates the best of support and is always there to help get the job done.
Psychology Award
The department of psychology presents the Psychology Award to the graduating psychology major who has indicated the greatest potential for personal and professional growth.
Research Club Scholarship Award
The Research Club of Jackson, Mississippi, presents annually the Research Club Scholarship Award in memory of Isabel Bratton Crisler, wife of the late Dr. Julius Crisler, as an appreciation of her contributions to the spiritual, intellectual, and artistic life of Mississippi. This award is presented to the sophomore or junior who has demonstrated the greatest progress during the year in art, literature, music, or speech.
Student Leader Award
Presented annually by the school of education to a senior education student who has demonstrated the goal of the department to prepare competent teachers who demonstrate both academic excellence and professional knowledge while providing distinctive Christian leadership and service to those they teach.
Tri-B Service Award
Tri-B is a women's service organization which strives to foster the idea that Jesus Christ is Lord and we are only His tools for ministry within the body of Christ and the community at large. Each year Tri-B selects a senior female who most closely represents the above attitude.
Trustees’ Award
The Trustees' Scholastic Award is presented by the Belhaven College board of trustees to the graduating senior who has the highest scholastic average. Only those students who have earned at least 106 semester hours at Belhaven are eligible for this award. Presented at commencement.
Who's Who In American Colleges Award
This award is presented annually to students who have distinguished themselves in leadership, academic excellence, and participation in campus activities.
The following sponsored and endowed scholarships have been provided by alumni, friends of the college, foundations, and other philanthropic agencies. These scholarships are awarded by the financial aid office, in keeping with the normal standards and/or the conditions laid down by the donor. Qualified students will be considered for these scholarships on the basis of the regular Belhaven College admission application and/or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The availability of any of the following scholarships in any academic year depends upon the availability of funds for the scholarship. Charles E. And Minerva T. Adams
Memorial Scholarship
Established in 1995, the scholarship is awarded with special consideration given to deserving applicants from the Mississippi Gulf Coast area and especially those recommended by a guidance counselor from a Mississippi Gulf Coast area high school.
Bagpipe Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Caledonian Society of Mississippi and is awarded each year to the student who is selected as the College's official bagpiper.
Harold R. Barber Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1977 by the First Presbyterian Church of Gulfport, Mississippi, in memory of Harold R. Barber, a former member of the Belhaven College board of trustees and outstanding Christian layman. It is awarded to students from the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
J. Howard Barksdale Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by friends and associates of J. Howard Barksdale, brother of Mrs. Howard Cleland, and, at the time of his death, chief executive officer of Triangle Refineries, Houston, Texas. It is awarded annually to a deserving student in the biological sciences.
Alex Beck Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1978 by the family and friends of Alex Beck, who was a 1972 graduate of Belhaven. It is awarded to a second semester freshman on the basis of contributions made by the student toward maintaining high campus spirit and morale.
Dr. Helen Cannon Bernfield Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1998 in memory of Dr. Helen Cannon Bernfield. The scholarship will be awarded in the following order of preference: (1) to a female premedical student of good character, (2) to a student of good academic standing, or (3) to a student in financial need.
Julius Bilisoly Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1979 by Mr. Julius P. Bilisoly in honor of his wife, Marian Barbara Lucy (class of 1940). It is awarded annually, on a competitive basis, to an honors scholar.
The Reverend and Mrs. Charles B. Boyles Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1986 by Mrs. Eliza B. Hewitt to honor her parents, Charles B. and Carra D. Boyles. This scholarship is awarded annually to a Belhaven graduate who is attending Reformed Theological Seminary.
Mary Margaret Coman Bennett Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2002 by James A. Bennett, Beverly Bennett Lee, and Jeanne Bennett Brinson to honor Mary Margaret Coman Bennett (Belhaven College, Class of 1948). The scholarship will be awarded to a Belhaven student who has demonstrated a commitment to leadership, citizenship, and scholarship and has documented financial need. The recipient must maintain a grade point average of 2.50 to be considered for a renewal of the scholarship.
Mignonne Howell Caldwell Voice Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1962 by Mr. and Mrs. John T. Caldwell, Jr. and Mrs. Mignonne Caldwell Maxwell in honor of Mrs. Mignonne Howell Caldwell, a member of the Belhaven faculty from 1923 to 1962. It is awarded each year to a deserving and promising voice student.
Chaminade Caldwell-Middleton Scholarship
The Chaminade Club of Jackson sponsors a music scholarship honoring the memory of Mrs. John T. Caldwell and Mrs. T. A. Middleton, both of whom were long-time members of the faculty of the department of music. This scholarship is awarded annually to the rising senior music major who has the highest cumulative grade point average for the previous three years.
Central Presbyterian/Ruth Blackburn Scholarship
Established by Central Presbyterian Church of Jackson in memory of the church and Mrs. Ruth Blackburn, who was a member of the church and former professor at Belhaven College, this scholarship is to be awarded to needy students who are members of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. with first priority to those living in
Mississippi. Carol N. Church Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1995 by Mr. Robin Church, Dr. Rosalie Church Casano, and Mr. David A. Church to honor their mother, Carol N. Church. The scholarship is offered to a junior or senior elementary education major who demonstrates financial need and who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.Dr.
Carroll Clark Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1989 in memory of Dr. Carroll Clark, professor of chemistry at Belhaven College from 1968-1976. It is awarded annually to a premedical major at the College.
Warren G. Clarke Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1973 from the estate of Warren G. Clarke, in Aberdeen, Mississippi. It provides financial assistance for worthy pre-ministerial students.
Meredith Currie Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1982 by Dr. James T. Currie in memory of his daughter, Meredith (1977-1981). It goes annually to a student who plans a career of working with children.
Davenport-Spiva Academic Scholarship
These scholarships were established in 1986 by Mrs. Walter (Mary Davenport) Spiva of Jackson, Mississippi, in memory of her father, William A. Davenport, and her husband, Walter Y. Spiva. They are awarded to full-time students demonstrating outstanding academic achievement.
Julia Conner McCoy Davis Scholarship
Established in 1986 by Mrs. Patricia McCoy Harrison to honor her mother, Julia Conner McCoy Davis, class of 1916, this scholarship is awarded annually to a music major.
Pauline Elliott Theatre Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a junior majoring in English whose work has been judged by the department of English to be outstanding.
John S. Fair Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1971 by Mr. Frank L. Fair of Louisville, Mississippi, in memory of his son, John S. Fair, who served as a member of the board of trustees of Belhaven College from 1956 to 1961.
Margaret Bernice Gay Piano Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1982 by the family of Margaret Bernice Gay, a 1932 music graduate of Belhaven College. It is awarded annually to a piano student selected by the department of music.
Lillie Barry Gillespie Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Dr. and Mrs. G. T. Gillespie.
Graeber Foundation Scholarship
This fund is for students who have a documented financial need and who have outstanding leadership and academic records.
Bette Barber Hammer Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family of Bette Barber Hammer (class of 1932) and is awarded each year to a student majoring in art.
Mary Fairfax and Annie Myra Hazard Scholarships
These two scholarships were established in 1945 by Miss Mary Fairfax Hazard and Miss Annie Myra Hazard. They are awarded annually to worthy junior and senior women.
Dr. and Mrs. Henry K. Hicks Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1977 by Dr. and Mrs. Henry K. Hicks in memory of their children, Suzanne Frances and Henry Kenneth, Jr., and in honor of Sharon Hicks Green and Richard Michael.
Joseph W. Hough Scholarship
In memory of Joseph W. Hough and his outstanding contributions to the business and civic life of Mississippi, The Joseph W. Hough Foundation established this scholarship for women majoring in any area of business or business education.
Sarah Whittle Idom Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1973 by Mrs. A. B. Harvey in memory of her sister-in-law, Sarah Whittle Idom, to assist outstanding students in preparatory programs for medicine, law, or the ministry.
Bitsy Irby French Camp Scholarship
This scholarship, established by Mr. Stuart C. Irby, Jr. in honor of his wife Bitsy, is awarded to a deserving graduate of French Camp Academy.
Stuart C. Irby, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1988 by Mr. Joseph H. Hutto in honor of Mr. Stuart C. Irby, Jr., and his dedication to French Camp Academy. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who graduated from French Camp Academy.
Carol Ann Jordan Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1970 by Mr. and Mrs. Fred M. Jordan in memory of their daughter, Carol Ann Jordan, who was a senior at Belhaven College at the time of her death. Applicants are limited to students at Belhaven College who are preparing for church-related vocations.
Doris Fleming Kennedy Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1986 by Dr. and Mrs. Verne Kennedy in memory of Dr. Kennedy's mother, Doris Fleming Kennedy. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has enhanced the spiritual life of the student body.
Kruidenier Scholarship
Mrs. Catherine Kruidenier Teixeira, a member of the class of 1938, has established the Kruidenier scholarship in memory of her parents, Marianne Gordon Collins and Leonard Robert Kruidenier. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the Christian ministries department who plans to work in holistic Christian community development in an at-risk minority community.
Helen Street Land Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1980 by the Reverend Dr. John S. Land in memory of his wife.
Loebe-Evans Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant in Houston, Texas, for the purpose of providing scholarship assistance for students going into full-time Christian service.
Willia Wilson Lyon Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1988 by Miss Josephine Lyon, a 1930 graduate of Mississippi Synodical College, in memory of her mother, Willia Wilson Lyon. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student in need.
Janice Brown Martin Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 2002 by the family of Janice Brown Martin in her memory. The scholarship will be awarded annually to an elementary education major demonstrating an active evangelical Christian faith and need for financial assistance.
Bessie Ford Maxwell Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1969 by Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Barber of Gulfport, Mississippi, in memory of Mrs. Barber's sister.
Connie A. McDonald Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1997 by Marvin and Pam McDonald in memory of their daughter, Connie A. McDonald, alumna of Belhaven College, class of 1991. The scholarship will be awarded annually in the following order of preference: (1) to a visually challenged student, (2) to a physically challenged student, (3) to a student studying a field related to visual or physical challenges, or (4) to a student who agrees to provide 40 hours of reading service to a visually challenged person for each year of the award. The recipient must maintain at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average.
E. B. McGehee Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1989 by Mrs. Imogene McGehee in memory of her husband, Everett B. McGehee, a longtime member of Belhaven's board of trustees. The need-based scholarship provides assistance to students who would otherwise not be able to attend Belhaven.
Charles Read McIlwaine Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1972 by Mrs. Alice Wells McIlwaine Gillespie in memory of her husband, Charles Read McIlwaine. It is designated for a worthy student attending Belhaven College.
John William Moore Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1970 by friends and family of John William Moore of Memphis, Tennessee, to assist worthy students preparing for full-time Christian service. John William Moore was a student at Belhaven College at the time of his death.
Sara Phyllis Muir Scholarship
This scholarship was established in memory of Sara Phyllis (Sally) Muir, a 1980 graduate of Belhaven. The scholarship is awarded annually to a female Bible major who possesses superior intellectual gifts and who is an evangelical Christian in the Presbyterian and Reformed tradition.
Reverend and Mrs. George Decatur Mullendore Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1968 by the children of Reverend and Mrs. George D. Mullendore. It is awarded annually to a pre-ministerial student or a minister's son or daughter.
Howard H. Nichols, Jr. Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1970 by friends and family of Howard H. Nichols, Jr. son of Dr. and Mrs. Howard H. Nichols, Sr. of Jackson. This memorial scholarship fund provides assistance to students interested in youth work.
Glenda Owens Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1982 in memory of Glenda Owens. It is awarded to a worthy student with a major in one of the liberal arts.
Edward N. Page Scholarship Program
This scholarship program was established in 1979 by the First Presbyterian Church of Vicksburg, Mississippi, in memory of Mr. Page's life and ministry. The program will match, up to $500 per academic year, any scholarship offered by Belhaven College to any member of First Presbyterian Church, Vicksburg.
Dennis Keith "Rusty" Parham Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1987 by Mr. and Mrs. Lee Breeland in memory of Dennis Keith "Rusty" Parham. The scholarship is awarded annually to a student who has demonstrated high academic standards and a genuine financial need.
Mary Robinson Poole Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1994 by the family of Mary Robinson Poole to honor her memory. It is awarded annually to a needy junior or senior student.
Rhymes Family Educational Trust
This scholarship was established in 1978 by Dr. and Mrs. Pete H. Rhymes and is presented in memory of Mrs. Kathleen Rhymes Crook. The scholarship is awarded to a music major selected by the department of music.
Eva Myers Roberts Music Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1975 by Mr. W. D. Myers in memory of his sister, Eva Myers (Mrs. J. L.) Roberts, a member of the Belhaven faculty from 1952 to 1967. It is awarded to an outstanding piano major.
Sidney A. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1950 by the family of Mr. Sidney A. Robinson.
Scottish Dance and Drum Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the Caledonia Society of Mississippi and is awarded each year to the student who is selected as the College's official Scottish dancer and drummer.
Frances Seibert Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1978 by Mrs. Beatricia Ford in memory of her daughter.
Joan B. Smith Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. Marshall C. Smith, Jr. in memory of his wife, Joan B. Smith. Primary consideration is given to a student intending to a major in Christian ministries; must maintain a grade point average of 3.0; and must be able to demonstrate by word and deed that he or she is a committed Christian.
Mary McCravey Triplett and Cooper East Triplett Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1999 by Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Triplett, III and Mr. Don Triplett in memory of Mary McCravey Triplett and Cooper East Triplett, who were graduates of Belhaven College. This scholarship enables students from Scott County to attend Belhaven College and receive a Christ-centered education. It is awarded annually to students committed to the mission of the College, who are residents of Scott County for two years prior to submitting an application to the College, and are full-time, degree-seeking students with a minimum score of 20 on the ACT.
Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wade Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1968 by Mr. George K. Wade of Greenwood, Mississippi, in memory of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George A. Wade.
Fred Wallace Scholarship
This scholarship was established by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wallace in 1963. It is available to pre-ministerial students and is not to exceed $400 per year.
John Calvin Watkins Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1987 by Mrs. John C. Watkins. The scholarship is awarded annually to a music major, selected by the department of music, who anticipates a career in church music.
The Reverend and Mrs. J. C. Watson Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a student preparing for full-time Christian service.
Major and Mrs. W. Calvin Wells Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1986 by the children of Major and Mrs. W. Calvin Wells. The scholarship is awarded annually to a needy student who has demonstrated high academic achievement.
Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship Grants
The Lettie Pate Whitehead Foundation provides scholarships for the education of needy and deserving Christian females who are residents of any of the following Southeastern states: Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.
Walter Benjamin Wilkes and Mary Lincoln Wilkes Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship was established in 1972 by a bequest from the estate of Walter Benjamin Wilkes and Mary Lincoln Wilkes of Greenville, Mississippi.
John W. Young Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the family and friends of Dr. Young, who served pastorates in Mississippi for 42 years and was an administrative official and teacher at Belhaven College from 1939 to 1950.
YWCA of Jackson Endowed Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the YWCA of Jackson and is awarded to a woman who is a resident of Mississippi and has demonstrated a commitment to citizenship, scholarship, and the Church and has documented financial need.
