CMU's Spears Recipient of Endowed Scholarship

2017 Oct 10

Central Methodist University has a long history of generous donors endowing scholarships to ensure students have needed resources as they work to complete their college education.

Akeel Spears, a CMU student from Gasparillo , Trinidad and Tobago, was named the recipient of the Paul R. and Annah C. Whitener Hall of Sponsors Scholarship for the 2017-'18 academic year.

"All scholarships are awarded by a stewardship coordinator based on a student's high academic performance, and following the donor's wishes," said Jackie Jackson, director of annual giving and operations at CMU.

According to Jackson, one of CMU's highest honors is to be selected as a recipient of an endowed or Hall of Sponsors scholarship. These scholarships are assigned to CMU's best and brightest students based on high academic standards, and contribution to their school and community.