SCHOLARSHIPS
GENE CLATE BREWER FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1998 by Carol Brewer, Chris Brewer, Brett Brewer and Clate Brewer in memory of Gene C. Brewer, husband and father. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a member of the football team who exhibits the determination, self-motivation, selflessness and hard-nosed ability that characterized Gene Brewer.
BOB DUNLAP FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1994, this scholarship was made possible by former player, Bob Dunlap, in honor of his coach, Sid Varney. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the football team.
JOHN L. FRYE SCHOLARSHIP
Provided by John L. Frye in 1981, this scholarship is presented annually to a deserving football player of junior or senior standing.
HILL - YORK SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1994 by Harold Hill and Clint York in honor of the 1980 and 1981 championship football teams and to assist a scholar athlete who has achieved a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
DAN KELLEY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2006 by family, teammates and friends in loving memory of Dan Kelley, Elon class of 1965. A former two sport standout and captain of the football team, Dan was an avid Elon enthusiast and highly involved with the athletic program at all levels. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a member of the football team.
JERRY TOLLEY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1995 by friends and former players. This scholarship is to be awarded annually to a deserving football player in honor of legendary football coach Jerry Tolley, winner of two NAIA National football championships (1980 and 1981).
SID VARNEY SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1990 by friends and former players of Sid Varney. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving football player in honor of their former coach.
ZACHARY TAYLOR WALKER, Jr. FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Zachary Taylor Walker, III in loving memory of Zachary Taylor Walker, Jr., Elon class of 1930, outstanding football player and Elon Sports Hall of Fame member. Awarded annually to a deserving member of the Elon football team.
S.S. "RED" WILSON SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1992 by former players and friends to honor their coach and mentor. To be awarded to a deserving football player.
RHODES FAMILY SPORTS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1995 by Mr. and Mrs. W.G. "Dusty" Rhodes and Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Ford. This scholarship is to be awarded to a member of the football team. This recipient is to be selected by the athletics staff.
CAPUANO FAMILY ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2007 by Al Capuano, Elon class of 1960, as a way of giving back to Elon and the game he loved - football. Unable to participate on the team during his time at Elon because of the lack of scholarships, he made the promise in trying to provide, if the opportunity ever allowed, young student-athletes a chance he was denied. This endowment will provide financial assistance for worthy student-athletes who participate as members of the Elon University football team.
BILL STEWART FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2008 by William "Bill" M. Stewart, class of 1940, for a member of the football programs.
STEELE FAMILY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2010 by Tommy Steele, Sr. and wife Barbara, both 1961 Elon graduates, and Tom Steele, Jr. and wife Kimberly '87 in honor of the Steele family children and grandchildren. This scholarship is to provide annual financial assistance to a worthy member of the Elon University football team with preference going to a student-athlete from Alamance County.
BURL R. CLEMENTS FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2009, by family, teammates and friends in loving memory of Burl R. Clements, Elon class of 1963. Burl was a 1996 Sports Hall of Fame inductee and the tri-captain of the 1963 football team. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a member of the football team.
WILLIE KNOX TART ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2008, by Lydia Tart, in honor and in loving memory of Willie Knox Tart, Elon class of 1964.Willie was a talented athlete who himself attended Elon on a scholarship. He was inducted into the Elon Sports Hall of Fame in 1976. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to a member of the football team.
LACOSTE FAMILY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2013 by William “Bill” LaCoste, 1962 Elon graduate and member of the football team, and wife Patricia R. LaCoste. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the Elon University football team.
RICHARD AND PEGGY THOMPSON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2011 by Dr. Richard Thompson, 1964 Elon graduate and member of the football team, and wife Peggy H. Thompson. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete majoring in Education, with first preference given to a member of the football team.
KATHRYN AND MARK RICHARDSON FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2013 by Kathryn F. Richardson, Elon class of 1991, and husband Mark S. Richardson. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the Elon University football team.
HOLEMAN-TEDDER ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2015, by Steven Holeman, Class of 1993 and his wife Shevine, to be awarded annually to a North Carolina resident who is a member of the Elon University football program. The scholarship is intended for a student-athlete who has a high financial need, with first preference going to a walk-on in the program.
ARNER FAMILY FOOTBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2015 by Howard "Howie" Arner, 1963 Elon graduate and one of the captains of the football team, and wife Beverly F. Arner, Class of 1966. This scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete who is a member of the Elon University football team, with first preference going to an interior lineman.
MARK FOLEY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2015 by the friends of Mark Foley, Elon class of 1993. This scholarship will be designated for a deserving member of the football team, with first preference being a player who entered the program as a walk-on and worked his way to a scholarship and with preference going to someone from the Northern Virginia/Maryland/D.C. Area.
