Our Donors

Ms. Lisa Nance

Ms. Lisa Nance

Lisa Nance created this scholarship to honor her family and family legacy in agriculture.

Ms. Margaret Foster Keane

Ms. Margaret Foster Keane

This scholarship endowment was established by John E. Foster to recognize entering freshmen enrolled in Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University.

Ms. Marilyn Hinds

Ms. Marilyn Hinds

Dr. Tom Morris was an extension Poultry Science faculty member for over 30 years. He wrote the history of the Department which he entitled “Poultry Can Crow at NCSU, 1881-1976.”

Ms. Marina Barthalmus

Ms. Marina Barthalmus

George and Marina T. Barthalmus, along with friends, colleagues, and former students established this scholarship on Dr. Barthalmus’ retirement from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) at NC State University. Dr. Barthalmus, a 1965 baccalaureate...

Ms. Martha "Marty" Butner Covington

Ms. Martha "Marty" Butner Covington

Mr. Fred Washington Butner, Jr., grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After graduating from R. J. Reynolds High School he attended North Carolina State University, entering the Architectural Engineering program and playing drums for the NC State Marching Band....

Ms. Melanie R. Craig

Ms. Melanie R. Craig

Dr. Frank Rankin Craig was a native North Carolinian, a poultry veterinarian, and one of the nation’s foremost authorities on avian physiology. He earned his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Agricultural Education and Poultry Science at NC State. After completing...

Ms. Michelle J. Foster, Mr. Thomas Foster

Ms. Michelle J. Foster, Mr. Thomas Foster

Mr. Fromm was formerly in the Department of Poultry Science in food technology research.

Ms. Patricia H. Bellar

Ms. Patricia H. Bellar

Dr. Virginia Gaylord Ayscue, born in the Terra Ceia Community on July 8, 1919, was the first of her family to attend college. She received her PhD from UNC-Chapel Hill, her MA from ASU and her Bachelor’s degree from UNC-Greensboro. She taught English at Washington...

Ms. Phyllis M. Pearson

Ms. Phyllis M. Pearson

Eric P. Pearson established this scholarship in 2004 in memory of his father, Johnnie L. Pearson (EE ’54) and his brother Johnnie L. Pearson (ChE ’70, ’79).

Ms. Rachel G. Goins

Ms. Rachel G. Goins

Rachel G. Goins established this scholarship in 2003 in honor and member of her husband, JD Goins. Mr. Goins was an alumnus of NC State. He graduated in 1965 with a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. For 40 years, Mr. Goins was associated with the North Carolina...

Ms. Rashida Hodge

Ms. Rashida Hodge

Rashida A. Hodge established this scholarship in 2012. Ms. Hodge is an alumnus of NC State, holding bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Industrial Engineering, class of 2002 and 2003, respectively.

Ms. Rebecca S. Ballentine

Ms. Rebecca S. Ballentine

The scholarship was established by Mrs. Bess B. Ballentine (now deceased) to honor the memory of her husband, Lynton Yates Ballentine, and their combined interest and support of NC State and the Humanities and Social Sciences. Lynton Ballentine was Lieutenant...

Ms. Renee Jessup, Mr. Roy Jessup, Mr. Nathan Taylor

Ms. Renee Jessup, Mr. Roy Jessup, Mr. Nathan Taylor

Established by Mr. Nathan B. Taylor (fiancé) and Ms. Renee Jessup (mother) and Mr. Roy Jessup (father) in memory of Kimberly Jessup. The award recognizes Kimberly’s outstanding Communication career and also supports the recipients participation in activities aligned...

Ms. Sandra E. Latta, Mrs. Patricia H. Latta

Ms. Sandra E. Latta, Mrs. Patricia H. Latta

Sandra E. Latta (Political Science, 1984) established this scholarship fund to support internships in the School of Public and International Affairs. Sandra’s own internship with US Representative W.G. (Bill) Hefner (D-NC) launched her federal career. The endowment...

Ms. Sharyn S. Vaughn

Ms. Sharyn S. Vaughn

Mr. Steele was a graduate of NC State in Agriculture. He was a salesman and teacher in the Yadkin Valley area.

Ms. Shelia Alexander

Ms. Shelia Alexander

The Raleigh Garden Club is a non-profit philanthropic and education organization founded in 1925. The club holds regular meetings and holds study groups, outreach programs and community service in order to increase gardening skill, knowledge, and awareness in its...

Ms. Susan E. Carter

Ms. Susan E. Carter

Established by Ms. Susan E. Carter, the scholarship provides support to an outstanding student seeking a degree in Political Science and with a documented interest in International Affairs. Ms. Carter is a current member of the School of Political and International ...

Ms. Susan Kavanaugh

Ms. Susan Kavanaugh

The Mark Paul Kavanaugh Memorial Scholarship was established in March 1987. An anonymous donor created this scholarship in memory of Mark Paul Kavanaugh, who was killed in a car accident during his junior year at NC State. Mark was a Computer Science major.

Ms. Valeria Beasley

Ms. Valeria Beasley

John Beasley established this scholarship in 2002. Mr. Beasley is an alumnus of NC State, holding a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, class of 1944.

Ms. Virginia Leagans

Ms. Virginia Leagans

This endowment was established by the Department of Agricultural and Extension Education in memory of Dr. J. Paul Leagans, an alumnus of North Carolina State University, and his wife, Mrs. Louise Leagans, who was a friend and mentor to many of Dr. Leagans’ students...

Ms. Wylene C. Johnson

Ms. Wylene C. Johnson

The Ernest R. Ellis Trust provides merit scholarships to students majoring in Agricultural and Extension Education programs in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at NC State University with preference to students from the Piedmont area of North Carolina....

NALCO Company for Bill Cross

NALCO Company for Bill Cross

The William V Cross and NALCO Chemical Company Endowed Scholarship was established in 1968 by Nalco Company to provide scholarships for freshman, transfer students or undergraduates in Wood and Paper Science. Mr. William V. Cross served on the Pulp and Paper...

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO)

NASPO is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement through leadership, excellence, and integrity. It is made up of the directors of the central purchasing offices in each of the 50 states, the District of Columbia and the territories of the...

National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM

National Science Foundation (NSF) S-STEM

Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), the S-STEM Research Scholars Program in Mathematics at North Carolina State University aims to attract, retain, and graduate academically talented, financially needy students, with degree in mathematics, who may not...

NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

NC Agricultural Foundation, Inc.

The North Carolina Agricultural Foundation, Inc., is a non-profit, charitable and educational corporation (public charity) that was incorporated on November 24, 1944 in Raleigh, NC. NCAF’s mission is specific, to aid and promote, by financial assistance and...

NC Farmers State Alliance

NC Farmers State Alliance

Formally known as the NC State Farmer’s Alliance and Industrial Union, the NC Farmers State Alliance was part of a large and influential organization of farmers and rural citizens that was founded in Texas and spread across the South and Middle West in the late 1880s.

NC Horticulture Council

NC Horticulture Council

The NC Horticulture Council, Inc. is a commodity association that educates citizens and the legislature about the importance of the horticulture industry, how it affects people and the economy, of North Carolina, and helps to ensure a prosperous future for the...

NC Seedsmen's Association

NC Seedsmen's Association

This scholarship was established by the NC Seedsmen’s Association. It is awarded to upperclassmen in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences who are interested in agronomic or technical agriculture.

NC State Alumni at MeadWestVaco

NC State Alumni at MeadWestVaco

The MeadWestvaco/NC State Alumni Scholarship was established in 2010 by NC State Alumni at MeadWestvaco. MeadWestvaco Corporation was an American packaging company based in Richmond, Virginia. It had approximately 23,000 employees. In February 2006, it moved its...

NCSU Cabarrus Alumni Club

NCSU Cabarrus Alumni Club

In 1989 two loyal NCSU graduates and a dear NCSU friend discussed the idea of establishing an endowment to fund scholarships for Cabarrus County high school students who planned to attend NCSU. The group felt that there were many deserving graduates who were not...