Jones-Trawick Memorial Scholarship

Be rewarded for your character.

Jones Trawick Memorial Scholarship was founded by Bill Trawick in memory of his classmate, Jerome Calvin Jones, who graduated from Burgaw High School; which had been recently integrated. He went on to attend and earn a bachelor’s degree from East Carolina University. This scholarship honors his character and the dignity with which he handled being integrated from an all-black school to a predominantly white school.  This scholarship is valued at $20,000 and is for a minority need based student. 

To be eligible for the Jones-Trawick Scholarship you must: 

  • Be a graduating senior of minority descent currently enrolled at one of the five Pender County Public High Schools
  • Demonstrate financial need (include a copy of your FAFSA)
  • Academic excellence (minimum weighted GPA of 3.0 for high school)
  • Be accepted to attend a four-year accredited college or university

Please include a copy of your letter of acceptance from the college/university of your choosing.

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2024 RECIPIENT

Join us in congratulating the 2024 Jones Trawick $20,000 Scholarship Winner, Julius Yasir. Pictured with Ken Lanier, PEP Treasurer. Julius is a Pender High Graduate, who plans to attend NC AT&T State University and major in business analytics.

PAST RECIPIENTS

Meet Amari’ Walker, the first recipient of the Jones-Trawick Scholarship. The Scholarship allowed Miss Walker to continue her education at the #1 HBCU in the nation, Spelman College. A 2021 graduate of Pender High School, she is currently a sophomore Elementary Education major pursuing a second major with the plans to become a teacher and child psychologist.

“The Jones-Trawick Scholarship has been an absolute blessing and a transformative force in my educational journey at Spelman College. As I find myself in the midst of my second semester of junior year, I reflect with immense gratitude on the opportunities this scholarship has afforded me. It has not only alleviated the financial burden of pursuing higher education but has also empowered me to fully immerse myself in the rich academic and extracurricular landscape that Spelman offers. The support provided by the Jones-Trawick Scholarship has not only lightened the weight on my shoulders but has illuminated a path towards academic excellence and personal growth. I am deeply thankful for the unwavering generosity of Mr. Trawick, as his investment has not only allowed me to pursue my dreams but has also inspired in me a commitment to giving back and making a positive impact on the world”.