Marilyn F Grinwis Gray Scholarship
Music Education and Elementary Education
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Music Education and Elementary Education
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Marilyn F. Grinwis Gray received a BS in Education from the College of New Jersey in 1948 and a Master of Arts in music education from New York University in 1968. She began her professional career as an elementary school teacher in New York and New Jersey and later became a music educator.
Mrs. Gray was a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Southeastern NC District She served as music chair and pianist. As a member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, honorary organization for women educators, Mrs. Gray served as music chair. She was also a member of the International Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.
In retirement, Mrs. Gray volunteered with many local organizations. She continued to share her musical talents as pianist for New Hanover Health events and Christmas activities at Cape Fear Hospital.
Mrs. Gray won recognition for her photography and poetry writing, but her passion was music and teaching. Her desire to help others pursue the same dream was realized in her bequeath to DKG Theta Chapter in Wilmington. A portion of her estate was designated to be used to support college students majoring in elementary and music education. In September 2018 Theta Chapter established an endowment through NC DKG Educational Foundation providing annual scholarships. The first Marilyn Grinwis Gray Scholarships for students enrolled in elementary and music education were awarded for the 2018-2019 school year.
Gray Scholarships, $3,000 each, are available to individuals currently enrolled in Music Education or Elementary Education degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Marilyn F. Grinwis Gray Scholarship!
2024 Gray Scholarship Recipients
Mrs. Gray was a member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs in the Southeastern NC District She served as music chair and pianist. As a member of The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, honorary organization for women educators, Mrs. Gray served as music chair. She was also a member of the International Music Fraternity, Sigma Alpha Iota.
In retirement, Mrs. Gray volunteered with many local organizations. She continued to share her musical talents as pianist for New Hanover Health events and Christmas activities at Cape Fear Hospital.
Mrs. Gray won recognition for her photography and poetry writing, but her passion was music and teaching. Her desire to help others pursue the same dream was realized in her bequeath to DKG Theta Chapter in Wilmington. A portion of her estate was designated to be used to support college students majoring in elementary and music education. In September 2018 Theta Chapter established an endowment through NC DKG Educational Foundation providing annual scholarships. The first Marilyn Grinwis Gray Scholarships for students enrolled in elementary and music education were awarded for the 2018-2019 school year.
Gray Scholarships, $3,000 each, are available to individuals currently enrolled in Music Education or Elementary Education degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina.
Congratulations to the recipients of the 2024 Marilyn F. Grinwis Gray Scholarship!
2024 Gray Scholarship Recipients
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Phil Harrell Memorial Scholarship Computer Science
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Scholarship Cycle Dates
Spring: Due March 10 Awarded April 15
Phil Harrell, a native of Wilson, NC, was a graduate of Appalachian State University with a degree in Communications which expanded to Banking, Finance, and Computers in his career in North Carolina and Georgia. As a student at ASU, Phil never had to worry about paying tuition, buying books, or purchasing food. But it troubled him when he saw other students struggling with finances, especially in the cafeteria where he saw students who may not have been able to eat as he did.
After a very successful career in Banking & Finance along with personal investments, Phil continued to want to help students in financial need. Before his untimely death, he often expressed to his heirs that he wanted some of his estate to go to help college and university students who are in need. The Phil Harrell Memorial Scholarship was established to carry out his intent.
Harrell Scholarships, $2,500 each, are available to individuals in their sophomore or junior year, currently enrolled in Computer Science degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina. Need and academic good standing are criteria for this award.
After a very successful career in Banking & Finance along with personal investments, Phil continued to want to help students in financial need. Before his untimely death, he often expressed to his heirs that he wanted some of his estate to go to help college and university students who are in need. The Phil Harrell Memorial Scholarship was established to carry out his intent.
Harrell Scholarships, $2,500 each, are available to individuals in their sophomore or junior year, currently enrolled in Computer Science degree programs at a recognized college or university in North Carolina. Need and academic good standing are criteria for this award.
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