SCHOLARSHIPS
DEWEY ANDREW BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by Elon Sports Hall of Fame member Dewey Andrew, Elon class of 1963, this scholarship will provide assistance to a deserving basketball student-athlete.
BARTLEY FAMILY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by Tom and Marty Bartley, parents of Jane Bartley, Elon class of 2005 and member of the women’s basketball team. This scholarship will be awarded to a female athlete with preference given to a member of the women’s basketball team. This scholarship is also dedicated to the memory of Ann Lashley, associate head coach for women’s basketball, 1994-2005, for her lasting contributions to women’s athletics at Elon.
JESSE AND BARBARA BRANSON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006, this scholarship honors Jesse, Elon class of 1965 and Barbara, Elon class of 1965, Branson. Given by son Brian Branson, Elon class of 1987, and his wife Sally. Jesse and Brian are the only father-son members of the prestigious Elon Sports Hall of Fame. This scholarship shall be given to an outstanding member of the men’s basketball team.
I. L. "IKE" FESMIRE BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1999 by a bequest from the Fesmire Family. This endowment was created in memory of Isaac L. "Ike" Fesmire and shall be awarded annually to a qualified member of the basketball team.
BILL MILLER BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1992 by former players and friends to honor their coach and mentor. To be awarded annually to a deserving basketball player.
RACHEL AND BETHANY WARD SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1980 by Mike and Reva Ward to honor their daughters. This scholarship is awarded annually to a female athlete, preferably a women's basketball player.
LLOYD E. WHITLEY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by his wife, Dorothy Main Whitley-Lang, in loving memory of Lloyd E. Whitley, Elon class of 1940, outstanding basketball player and Elon Sports Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to provide athletic scholarship assistance to a deserving basketball player.
CHARLES LEWIS WILBURN AND VERNA WILBURN LEE BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1994 by his wife, Verna Wilburn Lee, and his sons, Reverend Michael Lewis Wilburn and the late Aaron Thomas Wilburn, to provide athletic scholarship assistance to a deserving male basketball player.
SHIPLEY BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by Tony and Lynda Shipley, parents of Robyn Shipley, Elon class of 2008. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the women’s basketball team.
COACH ANN MARIE LASHLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by friends in honor and loving memory of Ann Marie Lashley who was an exceptional coach, athlete and mentor. This scholarship will be awarded on an annual basis to a member of the Elon women’s basketball team or an international female athlete who shows dedication to academic pursuit and who exhibits Ann’s passion and spirit for life.
SAPP FAMILY/IVARS ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2016 by longtime Elon supporters from Burlington, N.C., Bennett and Raye Sapp and their son Corbin Sapp. The scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete, with first preference going to a member of the men’s basketball team.
LAURIE LAMBERT WOMEN'S BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
The Laurie Lambert Women’s Basketball Scholarship was established in 2018 by Elon University to recognize the loyal support, service and dedication that Laurie Lambert provided to the university community during her 19-year tenure as the university president’s wife. Mrs. Lambert is an avid supporter of Phoenix athletics and especially the women’s basketball team. In appreciation for her support of the players and coaches, this scholarship was named in her honor and is to be awarded to a member of the women’s basketball team annually.
