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Ms. Ann Riddle

Ms. Ann Riddle

This annual scholarship was established by the T. W. Garner Food Company in memory and honor of Mr. Sam W. Garner, Mr. Thad W. Garner, Mr. Harold H. Garner, and Mr. Ralph C. Garner.

Ms. Barbara Fike

Ms. Barbara Fike

Dr. William T. Fike, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Crop Science, created this award to honor two remarkable women who blessed Dr. Fike’s family’s and students’ lives. These women were Rosemary Fike, his wife and a caring and loving mother, and Heath Chapin,...

Ms. Besty Shook

Ms. Besty Shook

Mr. E. G. Moss was the first superintendent of the Oxford Tobacco Research Station. During his tenure, a number of pioneering investigatins were made on tobacco diseases and the development of disease resistant cultivars.

Ms. Bettie Anne Perry

Ms. Bettie Anne Perry

Mr. W. B. “Bob” Jenkins was an alumni of NC State who graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agronomy and went on to pursue an over 42 year career in agriculture. He served as President of the NC Farm Bureau from 1985 until finishing a career total of 38...

Ms. Beverly Walker, Mr. David Parrish

Ms. Beverly Walker, Mr. David Parrish

Established by the family, friends, and the NC Cotton Producers Association to honor W.L. “Billy” Carter, Jr., this award honors students with a background in cotton. Mr. Carter grew up in the small farming community of Scotland Neck, NC. He had a strong work ethic,...

Ms. Bonnie Holloman

Ms. Bonnie Holloman

This endowment was created by the Carolina Feed Industry Association to provide scholarships to students minoring in the Feed Mill Management program. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit.

Ms. Brenda Brown

Ms. Brenda Brown

Mr. Smith retired as President of M.G. Newell Company in Greensboro, NC in 1981. As a food industry leader, Mr. Smith was a strong supporter of the Food Science program at NC State University. He received the Food Science Club’s Meritorious Service Award in 1974. He...

Ms. Candace Cansler

Ms. Candace Cansler

This endowment was established by the North Carolina Meat Processors Association in memory of John W. Long, a pioneer and leader of the meat packers industry in North Carolina. Scholarships from this endowment are used to encourage and motivate students to prepare...

Ms. Candace Goode Vick, Mr. Charles L. Goode

Ms. Candace Goode Vick, Mr. Charles L. Goode

Lemuel “Lem” Goode was born in Saulsville, West Virginia, and was reared on a livestock farm. He received his BS degree in Agricultural Education from West Virginia University. He then served in the army in the Pacific during WWII. He received the Distinguished...

Ms. Caroline Jones

Ms. Caroline Jones

Mr. William R. Winslow, a native of Pasquotank County, arrived in Washington, DC around 1918 to 1919, bought a paint store and invested in real estate, both of which were very successful ventures. He served as a director of the First National Bank of Washington, DC....

Ms. Cynthia F. Erdahl

Ms. Cynthia F. Erdahl

The scholarship was originally established by Mrs. Frances W. Erdahl, in memory of her husband, Gerald O. T. Erdahl and later re-named by their daughter, to honor both of her parents. The Erdahls were committed to providing first-class cultural and educational...

Ms. Dana Mashburn Batson, Ms. Tonya L. Mashburn, Ms. Zora Montgomery, Mr. Tom Nevin

Ms. Dana Mashburn Batson, Ms. Tonya L. Mashburn, Ms. Zora Montgomery, Mr. Tom Nevin

Mr. Robert Lee (Bob) Mashburn, Jr., was the beloved golf course superintendent at Hope Valley Country Club in Durham, NC. Mr. Mashburn was born in Pinehurst, NC and was educated in the Pinehurst schools. While growing up, he developed a passion for golf courses, and...

Ms. Diane Myers-Miller

Ms. Diane Myers-Miller

This annual scholarship was established by Hubbard Farms, Inc. It is awarded to undergraduates in Poultry Science. Scholarship, leadership, and character are considered in choosing recipients.

Ms. Donna P. Duerk

Ms. Donna P. Duerk

Donna P. Durek received a Bachelors of Architecture degree from the NC State College of Design in 1971, followed by a MArchAS from Course IV at MIT in 1980. She overcame sexist attitudes toward her from the then Dean Henry Kamphoefner, having to prove herself and her...

Ms. Doris J. Martin

Ms. Doris J. Martin

The Donald C. and Doris J. Martin Scholarship was established in June 2006. Mrs. Doris J. Martin of Raleigh, NC established the scholarship in memory of her husband, Donald C. Martin (PhD CHE ’65). Dr. Martin was a faculty member in both the Department of Chemical...

Ms. Earlene Little

Ms. Earlene Little

Ms. Eileen S. Ewing

Ms. Eileen S. Ewing

Joe Cox was born May 4, 1915, in Indianapolis, where he attended the John Herron Art School. He earned a master’s degree at the University of Iowa before serving as a Navy pilot during World War II. A prolific artist, Professor Cox began his career in the 1930s as a...

Ms. Elaine Dewar Carson, Dr. Donald B. Dewar, Mr. Sam D. Dewar, Jr.

Ms. Elaine Dewar Carson, Dr. Donald B. Dewar, Mr. Sam D. Dewar, Jr.

Mrs. Thadys J. Dewar of Bethel, NC. established this award to honor the life and legacy of her husband, Mr. Sam D. Dewar. Mr. Dewar, an alumnus of North Carolina State University was a vocational agriculture teacher.

Ms. Frances H. Campbell, Ms. Marry Ann Younts

Ms. Frances H. Campbell, Ms. Marry Ann Younts

FCX, Inc. established this scholarship to honor Mr. Haynes’ forty years of service to FCX and for his leadership as President and General Manager from 1967-1974.

Ms. Jean G. Rogers, Mrs. Sally C. Quinn, Ms. Mickie G. Nelson

Ms. Jean G. Rogers, Mrs. Sally C. Quinn, Ms. Mickie G. Nelson

This scholarship endowment was established by Mrs. Johnny Gray Griffin and Mr. and Mrs. John A. Griffin in memory of the late Johnny Gray Griffin who was a former student in the Agricultural Institute.

Ms. Jennie Gentry

Ms. Jennie Gentry

This scholarship was established by the N.C. Ag Communicators Network. Formerly known as the N.C. Farm Writers and Broadcaster’s Association, it exists exclusively for charitable and educational purposes associated with its agricultural communications mission. This...

Ms. Jenny Cheng

Ms. Jenny Cheng

The scholarship was established by Jenny Cheng, in gratitude for the teachers and scholarship support she received while a student at NC State.

Ms. Jewel Winslow

Ms. Jewel Winslow

Mr. Lewis W. Smith, Jr., retired Perquimans County Extension Director, is honored with this award.

Ms. Johnsie Sledge Beck

Ms. Johnsie Sledge Beck

Mr. John Sledge was dedicated to agriculture and served as President of the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation from 1974 until his death in 1985. He was also recognized in 1978 as “Man of the Year” by The Progressive Farmer.

Ms. Joyce Davis

Ms. Joyce Davis

Ms. Emily Joyce Davis established this scholarship in honor of her late father, Mr. Evander Ayers Davis. Mr. Ayers was an alumni of North Carolina State University, received both an undergraduate degree in Agriculture and a Master of Science in Soils. He worked in...

Ms. Joyce Woodhouse (Secretary), President of Corn Growers Association of NC

Ms. Joyce Woodhouse (Secretary), President of Corn Growers Association of NC

The Corn Growers Association of NC is a farmer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for corn producers and citizens of North Carolina.

Ms. Laura Wilkinson, Mr. Bryan Hum

Ms. Laura Wilkinson, Mr. Bryan Hum

Laura Wilkinson and Bryan Hum met during freshman orientation at NC State in 2009 and spent the next four years navigating their undergraduate careers, Laura in International Studies and Criminology and Bryan in International Studies and Political Science. Following...

Ms. Linda J. Noble and Mr. Craig McDuffie

Ms. Linda J. Noble and Mr. Craig McDuffie

College of Design alumni Linda Noble and Craig McDuffie discovered how much traveling can benefit designers by broadening their experiences. To help College of Design students make their own discoveries, Linda and Craig established the Noble McDuffie Travel Abroad...

Ms. Linda Keane

Ms. Linda Keane

Any CALS undergraduate student with financial need due to his or her parents’ divorce is eligible for this scholarship

Ms. Linda Williams

Ms. Linda Williams

A. Tab Williams, Jr., Chairman of A. T. Williams Oil Company, which operates the Wilco Filling Stations and Foodmarts is the namesake of this scholarship. Mr. Williams is a 1950 graduate of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in Field Crops and remains...