Through the generosity of our alumni, the Economics Department offers a number of scholarships and awards.  These include:

1. Economics Alumni Scholarships.  Awarded on the basis of academic achievement, service to the campus and/or community and financial need.  Funds for these scholarships are compliments of the following alumni:  Marc Allen (1989), Sarah Bumgarner (1982), Lacy Cross (1993), David Dunn (1979), Ed Erwin (1970), Mike Erwin (1976), Pat Latta (2000), Lynda McCaskill (2002), Chris Nimsch (1999) and Sally Pedley (1977).
2. Shirley C. Browning Scholarship ($500 per year).  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Jim Washburn (1977).
3. Busby Family Scholarship ($500 per year).  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Shawn Busby (1995).
4. Larry Casper Scholarship ($500 per year).  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Larry Casper, CPA.  Mr. Casper is a friend of UNCA's Economics Department and a financial advisor with Edward Jones.
5. Keith and Kevin Davis Outstanding Research Award.  For best paper in Economics 480.  Funds for this award are compliments of Keith and Kevin Davis (1997).
6. Keith and Kevin Davis Scholarship.  Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need with special consideration given to students from Madison County.  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Keith and Kevin Davis (1997).
7. Charles D. Gentry Scholarship.  Special consideration given to students with financial need and service to the community.  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Charles D. Gentry (1988).
8. Peggy and Carlyle Pooser Scholarship.  This scholarship is established in honor of Peggy and Carlyle Pooser, grandparents of UNCA economics alum, Andy Pooser.  Peggy and Carlyle have always demonstrated enthusiasm, humor and hard work.  Despite limited financial means, they placed their three sons through college and have stayed happily married  even after numerous SEC football upsets.  The Pooser family hopes this gift helps students to complete a college degree and to confront challenges with zeal.  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Andy Pooser (1991).
9. David Reiner Awards (2). Two awards for students who excelled in economics and were employed while in college. Preference given to students from the WNC area.  Funds for this award are compliments of David Reiner (1983).
10. Joseph Reiner Scholarship in Memory of David Reiner (1983).  Awarded on the basis of academic achievement and financial need with special consideration given to students who are employed while attending college.  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Joseph Reiner.
11. John D. Taylor Scholarship.  Preference given to economics majors in the environmental economics option, Ethics and Social Institutions students pursuing economics coursework, and students interested in understanding the role of free enterprise in society.  This scholarship is compliments of John Taylor (2004).
12. Dana Zimmerman Scholarship.  Awarded on the basis of academic merit and service to the community.  Funds for this scholarship are compliments of Cynthia Roberts (1991).
13. Dana Zimmerman Service Award.  For the economics major who best exemplifies service to the school and the community.  Funds for this award are compliments of Cynthia Roberts (1991).

Alumni and friends of the Economics Department who wish to contribute to these scholarships and awards, or to create new ones, should contact Joe Sulock.

Economics Department
159 Karpen Hall CPO # 2110   One University Heights   Asheville, NC 28804
Phone: 828-251-6550   FAX: 828-251-6572

Copyright © 2001-2008 [Chris Bell (email), Economics Department, UNC Asheville].
All rights reserved.  Revised: September 08, 2008