Macon State College Foundation Established Scholarships

* Indicates Endowed Scholarships

13WMAZ/Gannett Foundation - Made possible by The Gannett Foundation through 13WMAZ, these scholarships benefit students enrolled in Macon State’s bachelor of science degree program in Communications and Information Technology. Two annual awards are provided for rising juniors majoring in New Media.

* Addie Taylor Foskey Endowed – The Addie Taylor Foskey Endowed Scholarship is awarded annually to a Macon State College student who is admitted to the education program and pursuing a degree in early childhood education. The scholarship was established by F. Dewayne Foskey, president of Children’s Friend Learning Centers, to honor his mother, Addie Taylor Foskey. Family circumstances took priority over completing her formal schooling. Though she never completed her own education, Mrs. Foskey instilled in her children her love for learning and taught by example the importance of helping and serving others.

Anna M. Nemec Memorial - Dr. Anna M. Nemec, former chair of the College’s Social Sciences Division, taught psychology at Macon State College from 1973 until her death in 1991. The Anna M. Nemec Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a psychology major with a 3.00 or higher GPA. Completion of 12 semester hours, enrollment in 10 credit hours per semester and financial need are required. The amount of the award varies.

* Bill Elieson Scholarship for Excellence in Information Technology - Dr. Bill Elieson provided outstanding leadership and wise counsel to students, faculty and administration during his six-year tenure as chair of the School of Information Technology at Macon State College. The Bill Elieson Scholarship for Excellence in Information Technology is awarded to a full- or part-time information technology major who has completed 15 hours of upper-level IT courses. Consideration is given to the student’s GPA in IT courses, participation in IT-related activities and clubs and the quality of knowledge, learning and attitude shown by the student. Financial need is also considered.

* Billy Lee Kimbrel Memorial Endowed - F. Dewayne Foskey, president of Children’s Friend Learning Centers, established the Billy Lee Kimbrel Memorial Scholarship to honor educator Billy Lee Kimbrel, who served in the Coffee County School System in Douglas, GA, from 1954 to 1982. Kimbrel’s time was spent primarily as an industrial arts instructor where he taught mechanical and architectural drawing. In 1975, the Georgia Association of Educators recognized Kimbrel as Georgia Teacher of the Year. Two years later he received a Certificate of Commendation from the state of Georgia for his dedication to teaching. His efforts served as a positive influence on the lives of the young men and women whom he taught. Each year $1,000 is awarded to a Macon State College student admitted to the education program and pursuing a degree in early childhood education.

* Bobbye B. Singley Memorial - Bobbye Bazemore Singley had strong ties to Macon State College as a student and employee. She exhibited high moral character, was committed to learning and showed great determination and dedication. Awarded annually to a Georgia resident at least 40 years of age, the Bobbye B. Singley Memorial Scholarship recognizes a student’s commitment to education and career goals. The student must be currently enrolled at Macon State, a native of Georgia, a graduate of a Georgia high school and maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher. The amount of the award varies.

* Byrd Family Endowed - The Byrd Family Endowed scholarship was established by Mark Byrd, owner of Byrd and Company, to honor his wife, Amy Byrd, for the genuine love and devotion she espressed towards the children she taught as a special education and kindergarten teacher in the Houston County School System, and her commitment to her family as a wife and mother. The scholarship also honors Mr. Byrd's mother, Betty Byrd, for her contributions to her family and community as a registered nurse, active member of Centerville First United Methodist Church, Master Gardener, wife and mother. The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Macon State College student with demonstrated financial need, who graduated from a Houston County High School within the past ten years and is pursuing a degree in education or nursing.

* Charles and Betty Heard - This scholarship was established in honor of Betty Heard and her late husband, Charles Heard to benefit a self-motivated Macon State College student who has demonstrated hard work and academic achievement.  The scholarship will be awarded annually to a Macon State College student who has completed at least 30 hours and demonstrates academic achievement and/or financial need.

* Charles H. Jones Family Foundation Presidential - As a member of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, Charles H. Jones was passionate about improving access to public higher education throughout Georgia and committed to playing a very positive role in restructuring facilities and fiscal management in the University System.  The scholarship was established by Charles H. Jones and the Charles H. Jones Family Foundation to provide an annual award to a high achieving entering freshman pursuing a baccalaureate degree at Macon State. The scholarship is renewable for three years if the student maintains at least a 3.25 GPA and satisfactory progress toward graduation.

Coca-Cola - The Coca-Cola Scholarship is supported by the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in partnership with Macon State College. Founded in 1886, the Coca-Cola Company is the world's leading manufacturer, marketer, and distributor of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups, used to produce nearly 400 beverage brands. Corporate headquarters are in Atlanta, with local operations in over 200 countries around the world.

* Community Foundation of Central Georgia - The Community Foundation of Central Georgia (CFCG) was founded in 1993 by a group of citizens interested in encouraging philanthropy and strengthening the community. The CFCG helps donors establish long-term charitable funds using the most tax-advantaged methods to benefit their causes and our community.

* David R. Adams Memorial Scholarship in Information Technology - Dr. David R. Adams, Macon State professor and the College’s first Peyton Anderson Eminent Scholar, was known as much for his sense of humor and easygoing demeanor as for his intellectual genius.  In Dr. Adams’ memory, a scholarship is provided to benefit a student pursuing a bachelor of science degree in Information Technology at Macon State. The scholarship renews annually provided the student maintains a 3.5 GPA and continues satisfactory progression toward graduation.

Dixie Crow Chapter - AOC Educational Foundation - The spirit of the Dixie Crow scholarship program is to promote awareness of the defense industry and to encourage students to consider a career in defense-related jobs. Several renewable $1,000 scholarships are available to full-time students pursuing degrees in engineering, hard sciences or information technology. Recipients must be U.S. citizens with financial need and live in one of the following Georgia counties: Baldwin, Bibb, Bleckley, Crawford, Dodge, Dooly, Houston, Jones, Laurens, Monroe, Peach, Pulaski, Taylor, Telfair, Twiggs or Wilcox. The scholarship is renewable if the recipient maintains an overall GPA of 2.50 or higher, while receiving no course grade less than 2.00, and continues to be enrolled as a full-time student.

Emory Greene Memorial - Emory Greene served on the Bibb County Board of Commissioners for 17 years and was chairman at the time of his death in 1990. He was a trustee of the Macon State College Foundation and for many years worked with the Southside Lions Club to support the College’s scholarship program. The Emory Greene Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Bibb County resident. Special consideration is given to students with financial need who demonstrate a commitment to public or community service.

* Evelyn Toler Bickford Memorial - Dr. Evelyn Toler Bickford was a charter member of the Macon Junior College faculty who taught mathematics from 1968 until 2000. The Evelyn Toler Bickford Memorial Scholarship is intended for a nontraditional student recently completing learning support classes who shows an exceptional likelihood for success in future college classes.  Financial need is required.

Flint Energies Foundation Jack Hunnicutt Memorial - Jack Hunnicutt was a founding member and former chairman of the Flint Energies Foundation Board and lifelong resident of Central Georgia. Four scholarships of $1,250 each are awarded to students attending classes at Macon State’s Warner Robins Campus. The scholarship is renewable a maximum of four consecutive years provided the recipient maintains a 3.00 or higher GPA and continues a reasonable, advisable course of study towards achieving graduation in a timely manner.

* Gail Burdsall Cowan - Gail Burdsall Cowan served as the second director of nursing at Macon State College. In 1973 she and her husband, Richard H. Cowan, established the Gail Burdsall Cowan Scholarship to assist a full-time student pursuing an associate nursing degree that qualifies the graduate to sit for the Registered Nurse examination.

George F. Mayer Memorial - George Mayer served as director of Macon State’s dental hygiene program from 1976 to 1986. The George F. Mayer Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student with a 2.00 or higher GPA enrolled in either respiratory therapy, health services administration, health information technology or health information management. Academic promise, a professional attitude and financial need are required.

Georgia Power - Georgia Power Company, a Southern Company, is one of the nation’s largest generators of electricity. Georgia Power is an investor-owned, tax-paying utility, serving customers in 57,000 of Georgia’s 59,000 square miles. Its 2 million customers are in all but six of Georgia’s 159 counties. A $1,500 Georgia Power Scholarship is awarded annually to a student pursuing a degree in business management.

* Gwendolyn Sell Sorrell Study Abroad - Beginning in 1989, Dr. Gwendolyn Sell Sorrell developed and directed Macon State ’s Study Abroad Program and twice taught in the Regents’ Summer Study Abroad Program at Roehampton Institute in London. She agreed with John Keats that through books we travel “in the lands of gold.” She also insisted that our imaginary travels are richest when read within the context of real journeys. In her classrooms here and abroad, she expanded the minds and hearts of her students whose worlds and understandings have been significantly enlarged because of her teaching. The Gwendolyn Sell Sorrell Study Abroad Scholarship is designated to students participating in study abroad programs that have a 2.00 or higher GPA and have earned 30 credit hours. Preference is given to a student with financial need.

* Hattie Elizabeth Wilder Endowed - The purpose of the Hattie Elizabeth Wilder Endowed Scholarship is to honor an exceptionally gifted and diligent Registered Nurse, whose work among the sick was an inspiration to many. The scholarship is used to aid promising students in the art and science of nursing.

J. Larry Wolfenbarger, Ph.D. Faculty of Business - Faculty of the School of Business established this scholarship in honor of Dr. Wolfenbarger, professor of economics, who served as chair of the Division of Business and Economics at Macon State from 2000 to 2007.  The scholarship is awarded to the rising senior in the School of Business with the highest GPA in business classes.

Jacqueline S. Scott - Established to honor Jacqueline S. Scott for her years of service to area citizens through her work at the Bibb County Health Department, the Jacqueline S. Scott Scholarship recognizes students with demonstrated academic potential and commitment to learning. Recipients must have a 2.50 or higher grade point average, be pursuing a degree in public service and demonstrate financial need.

James R. Couch Memorial Nursing - The James R. Couch Memorial Nursing Scholarship was established in memory of a graduate of the Macon State College nursing program who, after a successful career as an industrial engineer, pursued his dream of helping people through professional nursing. Couch found much satisfaction in his chosen second career and was working as director of nursing at Bolingreen Nursing Center when he passed away. Through his work ethic and integrity, Couch served as an excellent role model for the nurses he supervised. His family hopes this scholarship will help aspiring nurses with similar qualities. A $1,000 annual scholarship is awarded to a nursing student, preferably male, at least 25 years of age with a GPA of 2.50 or higher. The scholarship may be renewed annually as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward completion of the nursing program. Preference will be given to a nursing student who indicates an interest in long-term care nursing.

James T. Bass, Jr. Memorial - The Central Georgia community and the parents of James T. Bass, Jr. established this scholarship to honor Bass, a Macon Junior College administrator from 1973 until 1987. At the time of his death in 1987, Bass was director of admissions. He was a respected community leader and a supporter of the arts. Special consideration is given to students who demonstrate commitment to learning and devotion to the arts and public service.

* Jay Ragland Memorial - The Jay Ragland Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jay Ragland, son of Gloria R. and Jack H. Ragland. Jack Ragland served as an administrator at Macon State College from 1967 to 1998 and was interim president from 1984-1985. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher who demonstrates a need for financial assistance.

* Jo Hammond Memorial - The Jo Hammond Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the memory of Jo Hammond, whose work at Macon Junior College was directed toward assisting nontraditional students in their pursuit of higher education. Hammond was a nontraditional student who returned to college to complete her undergraduate degree after her three sons were teenagers, the oldest a college student. She experienced firsthand the difficulties a nontraditional female student faces. The scholarship is renewable annually as long as the student is making satisfactory progress toward completion of the selected program of study and maintains a 2.00 or higher GPA.

* Joan B. Huffman Women’s Caucus - The Joan B. Huffman Women’s Caucus Scholarship was established to honor Joan B. Huffman, Ph.D., professor emerita of history and founder of the Women’s Caucus at Macon State College. The scholarship is awarded to a female student who has completed at least 12 semester hours and has a 2.50 or higher GPA.

* Joe E. Timberlake, III Endowed - The Joe E. Timberlake, III Endowed Scholarship was established through the Macon State College Foundation to honor Timberlake’s continued service to Macon State. Timberlake has recognized the great value of Macon State College to Central Georgia since the institution opened in 1968. He has continued the active support of the College begun by his father, a founding member of the Macon State College Foundation Board of Trustees. Timberlake continues to be one of the prime movers behind Macon State’s growing academic, economic and cultural influence on the region by serving in various leadership positions on the Foundation Board of Trustees and by being an active fundraiser for the College. As chairman of the Invest in Success Campaign, Timberlake provided consumate leadership that resulted in the Foundation surpassing its $6 million goal for the College’s first comprehensive fundraising effort.

* John B. Harris, Jr. Memorial - The John B. Harris, Jr. Memorial Scholarship was established by a gift from the E. J. Grassmann Trust to honor John B. Harris, Jr., a Macon attorney, a veteran of WWII and a longtime trustee of the E. J. Grassmann Trust.

* Kaiser Permanente Nursing - Founded in 1945, Kaiser Permanente, the country’s largest not-for-profit health plan, has served the health care needs of Georgia residents since 1985.  The organization’s mission is to provide high quality, affordable care and to improve the health of its members, and the communities it serves.  The company accomplishes this, in part, by helping to address issues that impact community health.  Kaiser Permanente provides health profession scholarships to help increase the number of health care workers in Georgia, and to train a new generation of nurses, doctors, and pharmacists.  A Kaiser Permanente Nursing Scholarship is awarded annually to a student accepted and enrolled in the nursing program at Macon State.

* Louise Y. Lockhart - Established by the family of Louise Y. Lockhart, this scholarship is awarded annually to a full-time nursing student pursuing an academic program which qualifies the student to sit for the Registered Nurse examination.

* Macon Business and Professional Women’s Club - The Macon Business and Professional Women’s Club Scholarship was established in keeping with the organization’s mission to achieve equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and information. The scholarship is awarded to a male or female nursing student who is a citizen of the United States and demonstrates financial need.

Macon State College Foundation - The Macon State College Foundation awards scholarships to students who demonstrate academic promise and have above average SAT/ACT scores. The number and amount of these scholarships varies.

* Macon State College Foundation Presidential – For Macon State’s most prestigious and valuable award, applications are accepted by invitation only from graduating high school seniors. To be considered, applicants must possess exceptional high school academic credentials and plan to enroll at as first-time, full-time freshmen pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Macon State. With a four-year total value of $20,000, the award is renewable for three years, provided the student maintains a minimum 3.25 GPA and progresses satisfactorily towards graduation.

Mamie Scarborough Burney Memorial Nursing - Mamie Scarborough Burney was a working mother who reared eight children, three of whom became nurses. A $1,000 scholarship is awarded annually to a nursing student in good academic standing, accepted in the nursing program and pursuing an associate degree in nursing. Financial need is considered.

Marjenelle Stanley Robertson Memorial – Marjenelle Stanley Robertson was a proponent of self-improvement and advancement through education. Established by her husband, daughter and granddaughter, the Marjenelle Stanley Robertson Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student who shows promise, talent or intense interest in an area of study and demonstrates financial need. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 2.50 GPA.

McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP - Founded in 1940, McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP has established itself as one of the preeminent accounting firms in Central Georgia. The firm offers a unique and comprehensive blend of services coupled with emphasis on personalized client attention. Established to encourage the study of accounting, the McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLP Scholarship funds at least one scholarship annually to students with a 3.00 or higher GPA pursuing a degree in accounting and enrolled in upper-division courses.

MidSouth Federal Credit Union - MidSouth Federal Credit Union established this scholarship as an ongoing effort to support lifelong learning and enhance the lives of the people in the community in which it operates.  MidSouth was originally chartered as Bibb Teachers’ Federal Credit Union in 1936, and though the customer-base has broadened to serve anyone who lives, works, worships or attends school in its service areas, MidSouth remains dedicated to its foundation: education.  Two scholarships will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,250 each to Macon State College students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in the School of Business with a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Nursing Class of 1975 - The Nursing Class of 1975 Scholarship provides financial assistance to a student currently enrolled in the associate nursing program at Macon State. Financial need is considered.

PATHWAYS - Each year the PATHWAYS Committee, a group of English faculty in Macon State’s Division of Humanities, selects essays to be included in an anthology of student writing (PATHWAYS) used by all English 1101 and 1102 students. Funded by the Macon State College Division of Humanities, the PATHWAYS Scholarship rewards overall excellence in academic achievement and, in particular, recognizes students who have distinguished themselves in writing courses. Completion of English 1101 and/or 1102 at Macon State College and a cumulative GPA of 3.50 or higher are required.

* The Peyton Anderson Foundation Presidential - The Peyton Anderson Foundation Scholarship was established by a generous gift from The Peyton Anderson Foundation, Inc.  Peyton Anderson, Jr., a native of Macon and one time owner of The Macon Telegraph and The Macon News, established the Foundation stating that the people of Macon, Bibb County and Central Georgia had been good to him and he, in return, wished to be good to them.  The scholarships are awarded to outstanding Bibb County public or private high school seniors who plan to attend Macon State College.

Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship - A $1,000 Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship is awarded annually to a member of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society who is transferring to Macon State College. The recipient must be accepted in a baccalaureate program at Macon State, have a 3.50 or higher GPA and have completed at least 45 semester hours. The scholarship is renewable if the student continues to meet the criteria for selection.

Respiratory Therapy - A $500 Respiratory Therapy Scholarship is awarded annually to a respiratory therapy-indicated student at Macon State College. The recipient must have completed 12 semester hours and have a 2.50 or higher GPA.

* Security Bank Endowed - This scholarship is established for a student majoring in accounting, marketing, finance, management or other major course of study in the bachelor of science degree program in Business & Information Technology at Macon State. An award is made each year to a junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA who has demonstrated financial need.

Shah Family Education - Dr. Manoj H. Shah, an obstetrician and gynecologist practicing in Warner Robins, established this scholarship with his wife, Hansa. The Shahs are committed to supporting the advancement of education, particularly in Central Georgia. Awards are made annually to deserving Macon State students.

Sharon McManus Memorial - Sharon M. McManus, Ph.D., served as Macon State’s first program director of the health services administration program and was instrumental in implementing the bachelor of science degree in health services administration. The Sharon McManus Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing a degree in health services administration.

* Stephen R. Portch Study Abroad Endowed - Chancellor of the University System of Georgia from 1994-2001, Portch was recognized for raising the University System’s aspirations and performance through his keen vision, masterful planning and relentless implementation. His personal commitment was to strengthen the global dimensions of teaching, learning and research in the University System. Established in 2001 as a lasting tribute to Portch, the Stephen R. Portch Study Abroad Endowed Scholarship is awarded to Macon State students to encourage and support international education.

* The Suburban Junior Woman’s Club Endowed - The Suburban Junior Woman’s Club Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a career-minded nontraditional female over 30 years of age desiring to improve her chances of employment by pursuing higher education. Financial need is a determining factor.

Tsavatewa-Roper Health and Human Services - Established by Christopher C. Tsavatewa, M.P.H. and Dallas J. Roper, J.D., Macon State Public Service alumni, this scholarship recognizes promising health and human services students and facilitates their academic and professional development.

University System of Georgia Foundation - This scholarship is established by the Univeristy System of Georgia Foundation to be awarded to a 2008 incoming Macon State College freshman with demonstrated financial need who is a Georgia resident.  The scholarship covers tuition and mandatory fees for four consecutive years.

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Foundation - The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of Georgia Foundation provide this scholarship.  To qualify, a student must be a Georgia resident enrolled full time in an undergraduate course of study through a University System of Georgia institution.  Financial need, academic achievement and the student’s participation in community and school affairs are considered.  However, financial need is paramount.  The award is contingent upon annual funding.