Recognizes Outstanding Freshman Man and Woman of the Year and Leader of the Year. Presented to the outstanding senior entering seminary who plans to pursue the pastoral ministry of the United Methodist Church. Velma Jernigan Rodgers Scholarship Award. Presented to the rising senior woman student who has the highest grade point in the humanities. Janet Lynne Sims Award.
Selection is made on the basis of academic excellence.
A second award is given to an entering freshman. Selection is made on the basis of pre-medical interest and academic excellence. Dr. Thomas G. Ross Scholarship. Presented by the faculty to the outstanding senior pre-medical student. Frank and Rachel Ann Laney Award .