Awards
Campus leadership at Guilford is recognized in various ways and is a factor in the awarding of scholarships and other honors.
Academic Scholarships
Charles A. Dana Scholarships
Dana Scholarships are awarded to rising junior and senior students on the basis of character, scholarship, and leadership. The amount of each award is based on need and may provide up to half tuition.
To apply for a Dana Scholarship, a student must have completed at least 40 credits (at least 30 of which must have been at Guilford) , have a cumulative 3.25 grade-point average, and be recommended by students, faculty, administrative staff, or employers. Selection is made by a faculty committee that considers a student's academic excellence, leadership, and contribution to campus or community life. Dana Scholars who continue to meet these criteria may reapply for the award.
George I. Alden Excellence Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the George I. Alden Trust of Worcester, MA. It provides an annual award of $2,500 to a rising junior who has been enrolled at Guilford for at least one year. Selection is based on outstanding character, intellect, and scholarship.
Lawrence T. Hoyle Pre-law Scholarship
This scholarship was established by the S. LaRose Corporation to honor Lawrence T. Hoyle, an attorney in its employ. The scholarship carries a value of $500 and is awarded to a rising senior who is planning to attend law school. Candidates are expected to have a minimum grade-point average of 3.30, to demonstrate proficiency in written and spoken English, and to be of high character. Selection is by the Student Aid and Awards Committee.
** Scholarships available to incoming first-year students **
Scholastic Honors
Dean's List
The Dean's List, published at the end of fall and spring semester, consists of the names of students who carried at least eight credits of academic work for the part-time Dean's List and at least 12 credits of academic work for the full-time Dean's List in the previous semester and earned a 3.50 grade-point average.
Student College Marshals
The Convocations and Celebrations Committee presents candidates for the role of Student College Marshal to the faculty each spring. Eligible students are sophomores or first-semester juniors with at least a 3.50 grade-point average. The marshals serve at commencement and public functions for the following two years. The student receiving the highest number of votes is designated chief marshal.
Guilford College Scholarship Society
The Guilford College Scholarship Society was organized in 1937, the centennial year of the college, to encourage and recognize high academic achievement. Students with cumulative grade-point averages of 3.50 are eligible for election upon passing 60 credits of academic work at Guilford.
Other College Academic Awards
Eugene S. Hire Award
Given to an outstanding upperclassman who exhibits a willingness to help others in their learning efforts.
Clyde A. Milner Academic Excellence Award
Presented by the Guilford College Alumni Association to a rising senior, who has shown academic achievement and who has a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5.
E. Garness Purdom Scholarship Award
Presented by the Guilford College Alumni Association to a rising senior who has shown exceptional leadership in campus life and who has a cumulative grade-point average of at least 3.5.
Who's Who in American Universities and Colleges
Based on nominations, seniors excelling at leadership and scholarship are named to this national list of high-achieving students.
Graduating Honors
Honors are awarded to graduating seniors who have attained a grade-point average of 3.50. High Honors are awarded to seniors who have attained an average of 3.70.
Extracurricular Awards
Board of Visitors Senior Excellence Award
Recognizes an outstanding senior based on campus-wide nominations.
David Caldwell Log College Award
A $2,000 cash prize awarded to a rising senior whose work has focused on the field of religion and history. Administered by the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.
Zvi Cohen Memorial Environmental Award
Presented to a student who has shown a deep concern for the environment and a strong commitment to environmental action.
Dick Dyer Memorial Awards
Given for outstanding, behind-the-scenes contributions to the Guilford community.
Nereus C. English Athletic Leadership Awards
Named for one of the college's most loyal alumni, the English Award is the school's highest honor for athletic ability and leadership. It was first presented in 1977 to student-athletes who reached the highest ideals of athletic accomplishment, leadership, and academic achievement.
Judith Weller Harvey Award in Campus Ministry
Given to a graduating senior who has been involved significantly in campus religious life and has promoted interreligious respect and understanding.
Charles C. Hendricks Scholarship
Presented to a rising senior who has exhibited noteworthy character and achievement while at Guilford.
Algie I. & Eva M. Newlin Social Concerns Award
Given to a graduating senior who has contributed significantly in areas of peace, justice, and social concerns.
Eric Reid Leadership Award
Acknowledges the contribution of a student leader who significantly enhances campus life.
Hazel Steinfeldt / American Friends Service Committee Scholarship
The Hazel Steinfeldt / American Friends Service Committee Scholarship supports students at Guilford College who have demonstrated a commitment to work for peace and social justice, both at Guilford College and in the larger world. The scholarship is awarded to one or more rising juniors each year, with the expectation that the scholarship will be renewed for a student's senior year. The scholarship is awarded and supervised by the Peace and Conflict Studies Committee and the scholarship recipients work with the committee during the period of the award. The scholarship is up to $4,000 a year, depending on the student's financial aid package. For further information about the scholarship, contact Vernie Davis, Director of Peace and Conflict Studies.
Algernon Sydney Sullivan Award
Presented to a senior in recognition of distinguished service to others.
Ezra F. Weis Memorial Award for Leadership in Choir
Presented annually to a graduating senior choir member for exemplary commitment and leadership.
Other Campus Awards
Dean's Award for First-Year Writing. Presented to recognize superior writing by a first-year student.
Dean's Award for Narrative/Reflective Writing. Presented to recognize superior narrative or reflective writing by a student beyond the first year.
Dean's Award for Scholarly/Critical Writing in the Humanities. Presented to recognize superior scholarly or critical writing outside of the sciences by a student beyond the first year.
Dean's Award for Excellence in Science Writing for a General Audience. Presented to recognize superior writing regarding scientific issues, controversies, phenomena, or experiments.
Dean's Award for Excellence in Reporting a Scientific Investigation or Experiment. Presented to recognize excellence in reporting a scientific investigation or experiment that the author has done while at Guilford.
Dean's Award for Fiction. Awarded for the short story that best demonstrates mastery of that art.
Betty Place Prize in Poetry. Awarded annually for the poem that best demonstrates, with passion and precision, a control of the poetic art.
Dubba Hughes Lucas Award. Given annually to the Guilfordian staff member who makes the best writing contribution that school year.
Outstanding Tutor Award. Presented by the The Learning Commons to recognize tutors who have contributed in the most positive, responsible, and creative ways.
Glaxo Wellcome Women in Science Scholarship. Presented to recognize outstanding scholarship, to provide an incentive for women science students to enter the science profession, and to provide all science students and majors with a woman science mentor at Glaxo Wellcome Inc.
Accounting: Outstanding Student Award. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance by senior accounting students.
Accounting: Outstanding Achievement by a Continuing Education Student. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance among senior Continuing Education students.
Art: Guilford College Art Appreciation Club Merit Award. First given in 1982, this award is presented to a local arts student upon the recommendation of community art instructors to recognize outstanding contributions to the arts.
Art: James S. Laing Art Award. Presented by the department to sophomores and juniors continuing their studies at Guilford who have shown excellent capabilities in the field of art.
Art: Merry Moor Winnett Art Scholarship in Photography. Established in 1995, this scholarship provides assistance to students who demonstrate academic success and financial need. Preference is given to art students, especially individuals studying photography.
Biology: Eva Galbreath Campbell Scholarship. Awarded to biology majors on the basis of scholarship and aptitude for a career in biology.
Biology: Nancy Pringle Jones Scholarship. To assist a student who has demonstrated excellence in biology and a special aptitude for the study of medicine.
Biology: Outstanding Senior in Biology. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance by a senior biology major.
Business Management: Fred I. Courtney Management Award. A competitive cash award given to selected management majors who have completed four management courses with a minimum GPA of 3.25. To date, individual students have received certified checks as large as $4,000.
Business Management: Outstanding Achievement by a Continuing Education Student. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance among senior Continuing Education students.
Business Management: Outstanding Senior Management Major. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance by senior accounting students.
Chemistry: American Institute of Chemists Senior Award. Presented by the department to honor an outstanding senior chemistry major for superior ability and academic achievement.
Chemistry: Chemical Rubber Company (CRC) Freshman Chemistry Award. Presented by the department for outstanding work in chemistry by a first-year student.
Chemistry: Harvey Ljung Scholarship. Presented to chemistry majors for scholarship and service to the department and college, in memory of Harvey Ljung.
English: Leona Sherrill O'Callaghan Scholarship for Excellence in English. Presented to a rising senior who is an outstanding English major.
English: Outstanding Achievement by a Continuing Education Student. Presented by the department to recognize superior performance among senior Continuing Education students.
French: Outstanding Student of French. Presented by the department in recognition of excellence in French language, literature, and culture and of significant contribution to the French program.
Geology: Gem and Mineral Club Scholarship. Donated each year by their membership to recognize scholarship and promise of professional achievement in the earth sciences. Awarded to a rising junior and rising senior each year. A third award is given to support an outstanding geology student in summer field study.
German: Outstanding Advanced German Award. Presented by the department for academic achievement in the study of the German language, culture, and literature and for significant contribution to the German program.
German: Outstanding Student of Intermediate German Award. Presented by the department for excellence in all levels of language proficiency at the intermediate level.
History: Algie I. Newlin Senior History Prize. Presented to outstanding history majors, actively engaged in campus life, who have demonstrated scholastic excellence, conscientious performance, and potential contribution to the field of history.
History: Algie I. Newlin Scholarship for Rising Senior. Presented to a rising senior who demonstrates high academic achievement in history and potential for future contribution in the field of history.
History: Daughters of American Colonists History Prize. Awarded to recognize the student who writes the best essay in the history research seminar on United States history.
History: First-year Student Newlin Book Award. Given to a first-year student who demonstrates outstanding potential in the field of history.
History: Thomas Thompson Scholarship. Established in the early 1970s as a memorial to a history student who died before graduating and presented to students who demonstrate high academic achievement and who evince promise for scholarly excellence in history.
Justice and Policy Studies: Outstanding Senior in JPS. Presented by the department to a graduating JPS senior with the highest academic achievement.
Justice and Policy Studies: Outstanding Achievement for Continuing Education Student in JPS. Presented by the department to recognize superior academic achievement among Continuing Education students.
Justice and Policy Studies: Community Service Award. Presented by the department in recognition of dedication and service to the community.
Mathematics: The Pancoast Mathematics Award. Given in memory of former mathematics professor J. Wilmer Pancoast to students who show exceptional promise in mathematics.
Music: The Mary Ellen Cathey Award. Given to a music student with outstanding academic standing and demonstrated financial need.
Music: The Maxine Kirch Ljung Award. Presented to an outstanding music major.
Philosophy: C. Thomas Powell Award. Presented by the department to recognize excellence in the field of philosophy.
Physics: Helen and Winslow Womack Research Awards and Jeglinski Family Research Awards. Presented to support undergraduate research in physics-related fields. These competitive awards, administered by the Physics Department, can include support for the purchase of equipment and supplies, travel to professional meetings to report on the research, and a stipend.
Political Science: Andrea Gerlak Senior Excellence Award in Political Science. Awarded to recognize superior performance by a senior Political Science student.
Psychology: Outstanding Senior in Psychology (Continuing Education). Presented by the department to recognize superior academic achievement among Continuing Education students.
Psychology: Outstanding Senior in Psychology (Traditional). Presented to a senior psychology major in recognition of outstanding academic achievement in the field.
Religious Studies: Frederic and Margaret Crownfield Prize. Awarded annually to the student writing the best paper in religious studies.
Sociology and Anthropology: Andrew W. Gottschall, Jr. Senior Excellence Award. Presented by the department for academic achievement in sociology and anthropology and significant service to the department. Awarded in memory of Andrew Gottschall, who was a much-loved member of the department from 1965 until his death in 1979.
Sports Studies: Outstanding Athletic Training Major. Awarded to recognize academic achievement, contribution to campus life, contribution to the Sports Studies Department, and professional promise in athletic training.
Sports Studies: Outstanding Exercise and Sports Studies Major. Awarded to recognize academic achievement, contribution to campus life, contribution to the Sports Studies Department, and professional promise in exercise and sports studies.
Sports Studies: Outstanding Sports Management Major. Awarded to recognize academic achievement, contribution to campus life, contribution to the Sports Studies Department, and professional promise in sports management.
Sports Studies: Outstanding Sports Medicine Major. Awarded to recognize academic achievement, contribution to campus life, contribution to the Sports Studies Department, and professional promise in sports medicine.
Spanish: Excellence in Spanish Award. Presented to seniors who have persistently undertaken to attain a high level of achievement in their studies of Spanish and in their development as young scholars.
Theatre Studies: Donald Deagon Achievement Award. Presented to recognize outstanding commitment to academic and production work in theatre studies.
Faculty/Staff Awards
The Bruce B. Stewart Awards. Named in honor of Stewart, a 1961 Guilford graduate who served the college as director of admissions, assistant professor of education, assistant to the president, acting academic dean, provost, acting president, associate to the vice president for development, trustee, chair of the Board of Trustees and trustee emeritus. Stewart is currently head of school at Sidwell Friends School in Washington, D.C. The awards of $5,000 each were generously established and endowed by Trustee Bill Soles '81, his wife, Melanie, his sister, Jan Soles '87, and their father, the late W. Roger Soles. The college awards three Stewart Awards: two teaching awards for faculty and one community service award for staff.