Elon University Athletics

SCHOLARSHIPS
KIMBERLY ANN BARKMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established by her parents and friends in 1994, this award is given to a female student who displayed outstanding leadership, high moral character, a strong sense of values and the courage of her convictions through her thoughts, words and deeds, and who was committed to enthusiastic participation as a manager, trainer, or student coach in women's athletics at Elon.

C.V. "LEFTY" BRIGGS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1978 by his daughters, Charlesana Briggs Bureau and Mary Briggs Haskell, in honor of C. V. "Lefty" Briggs, Elon class of 1930 and member of the Elon Sports Hall of Fame. Awarded annually to a man or woman who possesses outstanding athletic ability and high moral character. Preference is given to a baseball or softball player.

LUTHER BYRD SCHOLARSHIP
This fund was established in 1980 by friends and former students of longtime history professor and publicist Luther Byrd in honor of his 26 years of service to Elon. This scholarship shall provide an annual assistance in the area of women's basketball or sports information.

DWIGHT L. DILLON ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1989 by the family of the late Dwight L. Dillon, Elon class of 1954, of Bassett, VA. This scholarship is to provide assistance to a football or golf student-athlete, with preference given to an athlete from the Martinsville-Henry County area of Virginia.

TRUITT/HAGAN ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by John G. Truitt, Jr. and Dolores Hagan Truitt, both loyal Elon alumni. This scholarship shall provide scholarship assistance annually to a most deserving student-athlete.

CAMERON LITTLE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1977 by friends and classmates in memory of Cameron Little, Elon class of 1964. To be awarded annually to a worthy student-athlete.

MASSEY FAMILY ATHLETICS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2003 by David S. Massey and William H. Massey in honor of the Massey Family. Awarded annually to the most deserving student-athlete.

GRAHAM "DOC" MATHIS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1979 by former players of Elon coach Doc Mathis. This scholarship is to provide annual scholarship assistance to a deserving basketball, football or baseball player.

FLORENCE AND L.G. MATKINS ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1985 by Mrs. Florence Matkins and Mr. and Mrs. John H. Whitlatch Jr., in honor of Mrs. Matkins and in memory of L.G. Matkins. Provides scholarship assistance to a deserving athlete, preferably from Alamance County.

L.J. "HAP" PERRY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1985 by his sons, L.J. Perry Jr. and William K. "Bill" Perry, for a student who participates in any sport. Preference is given to students from Reidsville or surrounding area.

THE CLYDE RUDD ’37 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Originally established in 1996 by Clyde Rudd, Elon class of 1937, to provide financial assistance to former residents of the Elon Homes for Children. In response to the closing of the Elon Homes for Children, the designation was amended to honor Elon’s talented student-athletes.

WILLIAM B. "BILL" TERRELL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship fund was established in 1978 by former students of Elon High School principal W.B. Terrell, who also served as Alumni Secretary at Elon. Provides annual scholarship assistance to a deserving Elon student-athlete.

D. C. "PEAHEAD" WALKER SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1980 by former players to honor the memory of Elon coach D.C. Walker. Provides annual assistance to deserving football, baseball, or basketball players.

C. CARL WOODS SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1986 by C. Carl Woods, an Elon alumnus from Durham, to provide scholarship assistance to a deserving student-athlete in the sports of football or basketball.

DONALD K. AND GLENDA I. BLALOCK SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2005 by Don, Elon class of 1960 and Glenda, Elon class of 1961, wishing to express their strong interest in the Elon’s athletic program while recognizing academic excellence. This scholarship will be awarded to student-athletes who have excelled academically.

DON AND BILLIE BOLDEN BASKETBALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2004 by long time supporters of Elon athletics, Don and Billie Bolden, Elon class of 1956. This scholarship will provided annual assistance to a deserving student-athlete.

DR. JANIE P. BROWN WOMEN'S ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2007, by Dr. Janie P. Brown, the Dr. Janie P. Brown Women's Athletic Scholarship will provide scholarship assistance to one or more female student-athletes at Elon University. Dr. Brown was a member of the Elon faculty from 1967 until her retirement in 2005. An outstanding ambassador for Elon and the athletic program, she served as chair of the Physical Education department for 21 years. Dr. Brown's late husband Mickey served Elon as an assistant football coach and wrestling coach. Their children, Michael and Melinda, graduated from Elon in 1985.  Recognizing the need for financial support of women's athletics, Dr. Brown has established this endowment to further academic and athletic opportunities for women by way of scholarship resources.

DR. JAMES A. BUIE '63 ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2011 by Dr. James A. Buie, a 1963 Elon graduate and member of the football team. The scholarship is to be awarded to a deserving student-athlete majoring in Education or pursuing an education licensure track.

RICKY D. SIMS MEMORIAL ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 2014, this scholarship is in honor and loving memory of Ricky D. Sims, Elon class of 1975. Given by his brother Roger Sims, Elon class of 1970 and his wife Celia and friends of Ricky D. Sims. Ricky was a member of the Elon wrestling team while attending Elon. This scholarship will provide annual assistance to a deserving student-athlete.

EDWARD F. ISELEY ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established in 1987 by the Iseley family. This scholarship is to be awarded to a male or female student-athlete, with preference to those who are graduates of Alamance County schools and are majoring in education.