Ms. Amy Clark wished to help the ladies of Bladen County further their education, enhance their lives, and enrich the lives of others. She generously funded the Clark-McClure scholarship honoring her mother, Ernestine, and dear friend, Cynthia McClure. The Elizabethtown Presbyterian Women are entrusted with the care of this mission. If you are a female residing in Bladen County and would like to apply, please provide the following.

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1. Completed application form

2. College/School Information Form

3. Student Information Release Form

4. Photo Image Release Form

5. Tell us about yourself and your plans in a one to three-page essay. We would particularly like to learn about your character, work ethic, plans/dreams for the future, hobbies, activities you are involved in, and how this scholarship could benefit you.

6. Your most recent school transcript in a sealed envelope

7. Two letters of recommendation. We would love to hear from a teacher, pastor, neighbor, or friend who might share with us why you are a good candidate to receive this scholarship.

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                                          Annual Clark-McClure Scholarship Procedure

   1. January: Scholarship announced and applications available.

   2. March 10th: Scholarship application deadline.

   3. March/April: Clark-McClure Scholarship Committee selects the scholarship winners and records           via the Committee minutes.

   4. May: The Committee sends a letter to each recipient to notify them of their selection on or                   before May 15th. The student is responsible for providing a tuition bill or official document from         the university to the church office. This document should include your student ID number.

   5. August: The Committee verifies pending enrollment for the fall semester.

   6. August: The Committee directs the distribution of funds directly to the College.

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                          The recipients of the Clark-McClure Scholarship for 2023-2024

 

Hannah Elizabeth Cole ~ Coastal Carolina University(out of state)

Katie Brooks Evans ~ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Alyssa Ann Futrell ~ East Carolina University

Ashlyn Futrell ~ East Carolina University

GraceAnna Glenn ~ North Carolina State University

Mary Gracyn Martin ~ East Carolina University

Merritt Martin ~ North Carolina State University

Lila Kate McDuffie ~ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Kenia Jailine Medina-Leal ~ East Carolina University

Carlie Keighton West ~ East Carolina University

Jayden Mackenzie Willington ~ University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Catherine Dowless ~ Methodist University

Anna Grey Heustess ~ North Carolina State University

Hailey Hudson (2020 recipient) ~ University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

Alexus Mitchell ~ East Carolina University

Karli Priest ~ East Carolina University

Madeline West ~ Univeristy of North Carolina at Pembroke