Scholarships
The Honors Scholarship
Westminster Schools of Augusta's Honors Scholarships provide outstanding young people with the opportunity to attend school at Westminster with generous scholarship assistance. The Honors Scholarship is not dependent on academic achievement alone but looks for students of strong character, who demonstrate leadership potential and a willing heart to serve others. These qualifications cannot be easily distinguished in written applications and test scores, so a Westminster Experience Day with individual interviews is part of the application process.
The Honors Scholarship covers 50 percent of tuitionThe Honors Scholarship which covers 50% of tuition is open to both rising 6th and 9th grade students. The Honors Scholarship is renewable each year for recipients who maintain at least an 85 academic average and continue to demonstrate the qualities of an Honors Scholar.
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Endowed Scholarships:
Scholarship | Description | Qualifications | Amount |
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Virginia Jarrel Williamson Memorial Scholarship | The Virginia Jarrel Williamson Scholarship was established in 1983 to honor the life and achievements of Ginny Williamson, a former Westminster student who passed away in 1981. Ginny demonstrated great academic talent, and she distinguished herself as an excellent student during her academic career at Westminster. | This scholarship is given each year to a Lower School student who demonstrates scholarship, achievement, and Christian citizenship. | ~$1,000 |
Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship | The Betty Gene Lovingood Scholarship was established in 1989 in honor of Mrs. Lovingood's many years of teaching at Westminster and to commemorate her love for educating young children both at Westminster and at First Presbyterian Church. | This scholarship is given each year to a kindergarten student who demonstrates a strong Christian witness, academic potential, and general maturity. | ~$350 |
Rosemary Lester Memorial Scholarship | The Rosemary Lester Memorial Scholarship was established to honor the life of Rosemary Lester, a beloved English teacher at Westminster who loved her students well and followed the Lord faithfully. Her friends and family established this scholarship to honor Mrs. Lester's memory and to bring glory to God. | This scholarship is awarded each year to a rising 8th grade student who loves literature, applies himself/herself in the English classroom, and is sensitive to spiritual issues. | ~$900 |
Aquilla Smith and Dr. Richard N. Moss Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established to honor the lives of Aquilla Smith, a founding board member of Westminster Schools of Augusta, and Dr. Moss, a caring physician who served our community well. | This scholarship is given each year to a rising junior or senior who demonstrates an interest in science and/or the medical field, and is a great student who has shown a desire to serve and help others. | ~$1,200 |
Michael J. Cave Memorial Scholarship | This scholarship was established to honor the life of Michael J. Cave, a former Westminster student who had a radiant smile, loved people well, and was loved and respected by all who knew him. During his life, Michael made friends easily. He was always ready to give a word of encouragement to those around him and his life made a positive impact on those he encountered. Michael's early home going is a reminder that our lives are but a vapor, and what really matters is knowing that our eternity is secure in the hands of Jesus Christ. | This scholarship is given each year to a Middle or Upper School boy who positively serves and influences his community, setting an example for others. The recipient of this scholarship will be a young man who enjoys life and is industrious and diligent, not afraid to work hard. The recipient is approachable and is sought out by others because they enjoy his company. | ~$1,700 |
Matthew Clark Memorial Scholarship | The Matthew Clark Memorial Scholarship was established by the friends and family of Matthew Clark as a way to honor God and remember Matthew, a young man who loved life and also loved the Lord. | This scholarship is given each year to a senior who applies himself/herself academically, participates in athletics, and is growing spiritually. | ~$1.000 |
Elliiott Edgars Hamilton Rivers Memorial Scholarship | The Elliot Edgars Hamilton Rivers Memorial Scholarship was founded by Elliott's friends and family, and by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cary Rivers. Through this scholarship, the family desires to honor God and to remember the life of their beloved son. Elliott was a boy who loved the Lord and pursued life with vigor. He cultivated his passions of playing soccer, playing the piano, and building deep friendships. | This scholarship is given each year to an established Westminster student who applies himself/herself academically, participates in Westminster athletics, and is growing spiritually through active involvement in his/her church. | ~$500 |
John W.P. and Cristina Hope Oliver Scholarship | This scholarship was established by Mr. Goodwin, a WWII navy veteran, an elder at First Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Georgia Tech, and a member of the State Bar of Georgia. Mr. Goodwin established this scholarship to honor John and Cris Oliver for their sacrificial support of Westminster since its founding in 1972. | This scholarship is awarded each year to a rising 7th-12th grade student who demonstrates diligence in coursework, exhibiting effort beyond the expectations of the teacher, and interest and initiative beyond the required course expectations. This student shows particular interest in a field of study and has a cooperative and teachable spirit. This student is an inspiration and an encouragment to others in the pursuit of quality academic inquiry. | ~$4,000 |
Cristina Hope Oliver Scholarship | This scholarship was established by the women of First Presbyterian Church in honor of Cristina Hope Oliver. Mrs. Oliver invested years of her life at Westminster, serving as a college counselor, a mother of two students, and as a strong supporter of Westminster's mission. | The recipient of this scholarship is decided by a competitive essay contest. To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must be a rising junior or senior in good academic standing who demonstrates strong character and is an active member of First Presbyterian Church. | ~$1,000 |
Frank Yu Scholarship Award | This scholarship was established in 2020 in memory of Frank Yu's life and achievements. Frank Yu, a graduate of the Class of 2020, demonstrated strong mathematical and analytical skills and became known among his teachers for his love of math, and his kind, caring, reliable, focused, and funny personality. Frank intended to pursue a degree from the University of Rochester in optics, a multidisciplinary study rooted in physics, electrical engineering, chemistry, and materials science. | This scholarship is awarded each year to the three highest achievers in math, physics, and chemistry who are entering their senior year at Westminster. | ~$500 |
David Hanks Legacy Scholarship | This scholarship was established in 2022 to recognize and celebrate David Hanks' 43 years of immense and abiding love for, and bold action, courageous leadership, and deep sacrifice on behalf of Westminster throughout the 80s, 90s, and 2000s. David Hanks was a board chairman, fundraiser, parent, prayer warrior, mentor to school leaders, supporter of faculty and students, and a positive and uplifting presence at school activities and events. He faithfully served the school and loved Westminster as if one of his own children. His friends and colleagues established this scholarship to honor the significant impact that David Hanks had on Westminster for decades. |
This scholarship is awarded to a rising junior or senior who has modeled (for at least two years), and continues to model, the character traits of Mr. David Hanks. These traits include: an evident and transparent love of Westminster, a missional, servant's heart for those in and outside the school, a proud ambassador and champion of the school. This student is a young man or young woman of authentic character who has a positive attitude and who is in good academic standing. |
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Note: Students are nominated for these scholarships by administrators, teachers, and varsity head coaches during an annual review process coordinated by the Director of Development. All nominations are considered during the review process, and the scholarship recipients are decided upon by a committee.
If you are interested in contributing to or endowing a scholarship, please reach out to Kendra Sue Finch, Director of Institutional Advancement kfinch@wsa.net