Register of Annually Funded Scholarships

Annually funded scholarships provide an imporatant source of funds for  academically- talented students and students with financial need. Scholarships are made available in varying amounts to students through the generosity and outstanding community commitment of businesses, individuals, and organizations. Donors make a year-by-year commitment  to provide these scholorships. 

The Jeffrey S. Anastasi Psychology Club Scholarship - Established in January 1999 by the FMU Psychology Club—an award to a student majoring in psychology or sociology with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

The Bishop Bonar Anderson Memorial Scholarship - Established in May 1982 by Mrs. Sandra Levy and Mrs. Bebe Anderson Hennessy in memory of their father—an award made annually to a Francis Marion University student majoring in business administration with concentration in finance or accounting.

The Teresa C. Anderson Scholarship - Established in July 2000—an annual scholarship established by Teresa Anderson, a graduate of Francis Marion University. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate of Wilson High School who does not qualify for the state’s LIFE or HOPE Scholarship.

The Ars Medica Health Career Scholarship - Established in May 1980 by Ars Medica Society of Francis Marion University—an award made to recognize the attainments and academic merit of a student enrolled in the premedical or allied health science programs at Francis Marion University.

The Clyde Barnes Scholarship - Established in September 1971—an award made to a Florence County student.

The Thomas L. Beaty Sr. Memorial Scholarship - Established in July 1993 by Mrs. Thomas L. Beaty, Mr. Lang Beaty, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack S. Hogan—an annual award made to an outstanding Francis Marion tennis player.

The Doctors Bruce & Lee Foundation Nursing Scholarship - Established in May 1998 and funded through a generous grant from the Doctors Bruce and Lee Foundation—awards for students who are bona fide residents of the following counties: Florence, Darlington, Dillon, Marion, Williamsburg, Clarendon, and Marlboro counties, and who are in the Francis Marion University pre-nursing program or the cooperative FMU/MUSC BSN program.

The Gerald Allen Burley Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Established in July 1989 by Mr. and Mrs. Gerald A. Burley Sr. in memory of their son—an award made to deserving Francis Marion University students from the Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

Carolinas Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary Scholarship - Established in August 2000 by the Carolinas Hosptial Volunteer Auxiliary—an award for a junior or senior who is pursuing a health-related major. Recipient must be a resident of Florence or a surrounding county.

The Dr. Jesse A. Coles Jr. Scholarship - Established in December 2003 by the Psaras Foundation in memory of Dr. Coles and the lasting legacy he left on the State of South Carolina—an award made to a senior who is majoring in political science who graduated from a Pee Dee area high school. This scholarship is to encourage students to enter into public service upon graduation.

The Eva and Emery Cramer Memorial Scholarship - Established in December 1992 by Sandra S. Levy and Sheila S. Garrett to honor the memory of their maternal grandparents—an annual award made to a junior who displays good character and has demonstrated high academic achievement.

The Adam Robert Doub Memorial Scholarship - Established in October 2004 by his sister, Misty Doub, in loving memory of Adam­—an annual award made to a student involved in university and community activities.

The Doctors Tennis Scholarship - Established in July 1977 by Dr. C. Edward Floyd and Dr. T. Carroll Player Jr.—awards of varying amounts made to student-athletes who have outstanding potential in tennis.

The Dugout Scholarship - Established by Dr. E. Conyers O’Bryan Jr., in April 1978—an award to assist Francis Marion University student-athletes who show outstanding ability in baseball.

First Federal Scholarship - Established in May 2003 by First Federal—awards recognize and assist outstanding juniors and seniors who are majoring in business administration.

The Arthur L. (Pop) Fickling Memorial Scholarship - Established in 1975—an award to recognize and motivate a student from the Florence area whose scholarship and need merit the support of the Florence Lions Club.

The Florence Breakfast Rotary Club Scholarship - Established in October 1991 by the Florence Breakfast Rotary Club—an annual award made to a deserving Francis Marion University student.

The Florence Civitan Club/Gary Weber Memorial Scholarship - Established in January 1993 by the Florence Civitan Club—annual award made to an outstanding Francis Marion student who is involved with helping others through community, church, and school and on the basis of academic performance and financial need.

The Florence County School District #2 Board of Trustees and Administration Scholarship - Established in January 1999 by the Florence County School District #2 Board of Trustees—an award to a junior or senior in the teacher education program maintaining a 3.0 grade point average with first preference given to graduates of Hannah-Pamplico High School then to graduates of other Pee Dee area high schools.

The Florence Kiwanis Club Scholarship - Reestablished in April 1992 by the Florence Kiwanis Club—an annual award made to a deserving Francis Marion University student from Florence County.

The FMU and Communities in Schools in Dillon County Scholarship - Established in January 2002—$1,000 scholarships awarded to graduates of Dillon High School, Lake View High School, and Latta High School based on financial need and active participation in high school.

The Four O’Clock Garden Club Scholarship - Established in 1975—an award made to reward and encourage scholastic excellence and promise evidenced by an upperclassman.

The Joseph E. Heyward African-American Faculty/Staff Coalition Scholarship - Established in April 2003, this need-based scholarship will be awarded annually to African-American students who are sophomores, juniors, or seniors in order to help them achieve their educational and career goals.

The Francis Marion University Memorial Scholarship Fund - Established in the fall of 1972 to provide an opportunity for friends and family to express bereavement and pay respects to a loved one by honoring them with a lasting memorial composed of large or small monetary contributions of a one-time nature made to provide scholarships to deserving students at Francis Marion University.

The J. Parks and Mary Louise Garrison Scholarship - Established in February 2004 —an annual award to support deserving students from South Carolina who have financial need but are ineligible for the state’s LIFE and HOPE Scholarships and/or federal grant programs.

The Ann Fulmore Harllee Memorial Scholarship - Established in May 1973 by the Dillon Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy—an award to a student majoring in history who demonstrates need.

The James C. Hooks Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Established in February 2001 by Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank to honor Mr. Hooks, who served as chairman of the board —a scholarship to a student from Marion County.

The Bob Howell Memorial Track Scholarship - Established in June 1992 by Michael A. Howell and Mrs. Joan Sallenger—an award made to assist a student-athlete who shows ability in the areas of track and cross country.

The Kappa Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. Scholarship - Established in December 1986 by Kappa Chi Chapter of Francis Marion University in memory of Patrick Scott and Albert Potts—an award made to assist minority students at Francis Marion University in academic pursuits.

The Adele (Mrs. John) Kassab Music Scholarship - Established in February 1971— awards made to talented students who have made an outstanding contribution to the university music program.

The Dr. Adrian Riley Ketcham Memorial Scholarship - Established in 1995 by the family of Dr. Ketcham who was the first Chairman of the Department of Fine Arts at Francis Marion—a scholarship to a student in the FMU chorus who serves as an assistant for the chorus director.

The Kyle Foundation Scholarship - Established in December 1985 by the H. M. and Pearl Kyle Foundation—an award made to assist a worthy and deserving student at Francis Marion University.

The Latta Community Center Scholarship - Established in August 1999—an award made by the Town of Latta to a graduate of Latta High School.

The James Edmond Lockemy Memorial Scholarship - Established in November 1984, by The Honorable James E. Lockemy in memory of his father—an award made to assist an entering freshman who has graduated from a Dillon County school and shows a sense of commitment to community, preferably a person who expects to remain in Dillon County following graduation from college.

The Marion Rotary Club, Mamie C. Burden and Marion E. Freeman Scholarships - Established in December 1976 by the Marion Rotary Club—scholarships awarded to a rising junior or senior from Marion County School District 1 and/or Marion County School District 7.

The Mid-Day Sertoma Club of Florence Academic Scholarship - Established in March 1983—an award to recognize the scholastic merit and academic achievements of a deserving Francis Marion University mature student from the Greater Florence area of South Carolina.

The Mid-Day Sertoma Club of Florence Athletic Award - Established in March 1983—an award to recognize the athletic ability and achievement of a deserving Francis Marion University student from the Greater Florence area of South Carolina.

The Morning News–John M. O’Dowd Memorial Scholarship - Established in August 1977 by the Florence Morning News—an annual award made to a student majoring in mass communication with preference given to students residing in the circulation area of the Morning News.

The Mullins American Legion Post No. 89 Scholarship - Established in December 1985 by Post No. 89—an award made to assist a qualified and needy high school graduate of the Mullins area.

The M. Glenn Odom Scholarship - Established in August 2003 by FMU alumnus M. Glenn Odom—an award designated for an employee or the child of an employee of the Odom Law Firm or for a student from the Pee Dee region.

The Omega Lambda Delta Scholarship - Established in January 2006 in memory of Adam Doub and through the effort and generosity of Annette (Al) and Larry Bartol. An annual award for an active member of Omega Lambda Delta with preference given to a female who is majoring in education.

The Pee Dee Council, BellSouth Pioneers Scholarship - Established in June 1970 by the BellSouth Telephone Pioneers, Pee Dee Council—an award made on the basis of need to a student demonstrating acceptable scholarship standards.

The Pee Dee Education Center Board of Directors Memorial Scholarship - Established by the Pee Dee Education Center in the fall of 1998 to honor deceased members of the Board of Directors—an award to a junior and senior in the teacher education program with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Preference is given to graduates of Pee Dee area high schools.

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative Scholars Program - Established in October 1997 to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees. Full-fee scholarships are awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarships are renewable for up to four consecutive years.

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative/Jule Connor Scholarship - Established in June 2004 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. to honor the distinguished service of Mr. Connor as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees—a full-fee scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative/Robert E. Goodson Sr. Scholarship - Established in June 2004 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc.to honor the distinguished service of Mr. Goodson as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees—a full-fee scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarship may be renewable for up to four consecutive years.

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative / William B. Howle Scholarship - Established in March 2005 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. to honor the distinguished service and leadership of  Mr. Howle as Chairman of  the Board of Trustees of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees—A full-fee scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years.

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative/R. Sidney Kelley Scholarship - Established in September 2000 to honor Sidney Kelley who served as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative for 26 years and to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees–A full-fee scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years.

The Pee Dee Electric Cooperative/James E. Sellers Scholarship -Established in March 2005 by Pee Dee Electric Cooperative, Inc. to honor the distinguished service of Mr. Sellers as a trustee of Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and to give financial assistance to deserving students of its member owners and employees–A full-fee scholarship awarded to students who meet the eligibility requirements and academic criteria. The scholarship may be renewed for up to four consecutive years.

The Pee Dee Federal Credit Union Scholarship - Established in November 1995—an annual award made to persons who live, work, worship, or attend school in Florence County.

The Pee Dee Kiwanis Club Track and Field Scholarship - Established in August 1979 by the Pee Dee Kiwanis Club—an award made to a student-athlete from South Carolina who shows outstanding ability in track and field with preference given to an individual from the Pee Dee area.

The Pee Dee Chapter of SCACPA Scholarship ­- Established in September 1994 by the Pee Dee Chapter of the South Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants—an annual award to an upper classman who is majoring in accounting.

The W.O. Powers/Home Builders Association of the Greater Pee Dee Scholarship - Established in 1976 by the Home Builders Association—an award made to a worthy Francis Marion University student from the greater Pee Dee region.

The K. Wayne Pruitt Family Scholarship - Established in June of 1999—an award given in honor of the Pruitt Family who have contributed so much to the teaching profession and who have received so much from their teachers.

The Realtor Association of the Greater Pee Dee—Ted Kulp - Established in 1977 by the Multiple Listing Service, Inc., of Florence, South Carolina—an annual award made to a deserving Francis Marion University student from the Florence County area.

The Robert Taylor Riley Memorial Scholarship - Established in March 1978 by Belk of Florence, Lake City, and Kingstree, Inc., in memory of Robert Taylor Riley—a scholarship awarded in varying amounts to Francis Marion University students.

The Roche Carolina Exchange Program Scholarship - Established in April 2002 by Roche Carolina Inc. to further educational opportunities in Cuernevava, Mexico, in the field of chemistry. Award is designated for a student from the Pee Dee region who is majoring in chemistry and demonstrates financial need.

The Kenneth R. Roth Jr. Memorial Scholarship - Established in March 1977 by his friends, in memory of Kenneth Roth Jr., a Francis Marion University student from Chesapeake, Virginia, and a member of the Patriots’ baseball team in 1976-1977—a scholarship of varying amounts made to a Francis Marion University student-athlete who shows promise in baseball.

The Archibald Rutledge Literary Club Scholarship - Established in September 1994—an award to an English major.

The Robert C. Scott Jr. Distinguished Educator Scholarship - Established by the Pee Dee Education Center in the fall of 1998 to honor its founder and longtime director who dedicated his life to improving education in the Pee Dee region—an award to a junior and senior in the teacher education program with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Preference is given to graduates of Pee Dee area high schools.

The Jack W. Smith and Charles E. Parker Mathematics Lab Scholarship - Established in April 2004 by the faculty in the Francis Marion University Math Department to honor two former colleagues—an annual award to deserving tutors and proctors who work in the Mathematics Lab at FMU.

The Smurfit-Stone Container Corporation Scholarships - Established in December 1970—two awards made on the basis of merit and need to deserving Francis Marion students.

The Joseph T. Stukes History Scholarship - Established in April 1990 by the Florence Sertoma Club—an annual award made to a rising Francis Marion University senior who shows academic promise in history.

The Terminix Service Scholarship - Established in 1975—an award made to an outstanding student-athlete in need of financial assistance.

The Charles B. and Idette H. Tucker Scholarship - Established in November 1982 by Charles B. and Idette H. Tucker—awards made to recognize the merits and academic achievements of a deserving Francis Marion University student from the Great Pee Dee region of South Carolina.

The Vocational Rehabilitation - H. B. Powell Scholarship - Established in June 1980—an award made to a deserving vocationally handicapped student from Dillon, Florence, and Marion counties of South Carolina. The award honors Mr. H. B. Powell for his long work as area supervisor with the Florence Vocational Rehabilitation Department.

The WBTW Scholarship - Established in August 1998 by WBTW-News 13—an annual award of to a student in the mass communication program who is studying broadcasting.

The West Florence Rural Volunteer Fire Department Award - Established in June 1996 by members of the West Florence Rural Volunteer Fire Department, John E. Floyd, Jr. and The Prudential—annual awards of varying amounts to students who perform volunteer service to the fire department and meet the academic criteria established for the award.

The Malcolm C. Woods Jr. Scholarship - Established in May 1987 by Pee Dee Federal Savings Bank to honor Mr. Woods, former president and director of the bank—an award made to recognize scholastic excellence of a Francis Marion University student from Marion County.

The Xi Omicron Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Scholarship - Established in August 1987 by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.—an award made on the basis of need to a deserving Francis Marion University minority female, sophomore or junior.