This new program is designed to recognize talented students with financial need from 13 counties in the Piedmont region* of North Carolina. The goal of the program is to provide an educational opportunity for high achieving students who might not otherwise be able to afford an Elon education. Three Eure scholarships are awarded each year.
*Eligible recipients will reside in and be graduating from a high school in one of the following counties: Alamance, Orange, Durham, Chatham, Randolph, Davidson, Guilford, Forsyth, Rockingham, Caswell, Wake, Gates and Person.
Thad Eure was elected secretary of state in 1936 and served under 13 North Carolina governors. Known for his signature bow ties and straw hats, he was a parliamentary expert and taught each new class of freshman legislators the rules of conduct. He was a champion of common citizens and children, and insisted that the door to his office never be closed to the public. In 1987 President Ronald Reagan recognized Eure as having held public office longer than any official in the nation with more than 64 years of continuous service.
Eure had extensive family ties to Elon. Both of his grandfathers were devoted to the college and his aunt, sister, two brothers and four grandchildren attended Elon and one great granddaughter attends currently. Remaining faithful to Elon, Eure joined the board of trustees in 1942. He was elected chairman in 1955 and served in that role until he retired in 1989. Eure had a booming voice and gave powerful speeches on campus, ending with the pronouncement, "Long Live Elon!" This tradition continues today at Commencement, when graduates join with the University President in hailing Elon. Eure died in 1993 at the age of 93.
The scholarship award will be $12,000 annually, renewable for three years for a total award of $48,000. This scholarship will be part of a financial aid package combined with other scholarships, grants, loans and need-based aid to meet up to the full financial need of the recipient.
All recipients will receive a $4,000 grant to support their participation in the Elon Experiences during their sophomore, junior and senior years. This grant carries with it the expectation that students will participate in the full range of Elon Experiences during their four years, including participation in the Emerging Leaders program of the Isabella Canon Leadership Program, undergraduate research if appropriate to their interest, study abroad and an internship. Scholarship recipients will be expected to contribute service each year in a university-approved project or agency, such as El Centro de Espanol, programs sponsored by the Kernodle Center for Service Learning or department-based service projects.
Recipients will participate in the Odyssey Scholarship Program at Elon, which provides additional financial, academic and social support to students. Download a PDF version of the Endowed Scholarship Application. Click here to apply online.
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