Roan Scholars Leadership Program

This innovative program draws its inspiration from Roan Mountain, the highest peak in the area - a motivational sight and symbol of the strength, character, and idealism native to the people of this region. To promote the quality of leadership necessary to carry the Tri-Cities Tennessee/Virginia into, through, and beyond the 21st century, visionary Louis H. Gump, a longtime friend of ETSU, initiated the idea and helped to found the Roan Scholars Leadership Program on the ETSU campus.

The Roan Scholars Leadership Program is seeking the best and brightest young leaders. Students from the Tri-Cities region and beyond will be identified for their strong leadership potential. Outstanding character, scholastic honors, extracurricular activity and intellectual curiosity will all be taken into consideration for students chosen to become ETSU Roan Scholars. Top performers will be nominated for this prestigous scholarship by their high school principals.

These merit-based scholarships include tuition, housing, meals and a book allowance. It also features a summer physical enrichment experience with a focus on team building skills. Community leaders accross the region serve as mentors, working with Roan Scholars on their leadership development skills throughout their course of study abroad or work opportunities in another part of part of the country. Throughout the program, they will also development a leadership portfolio.

Named Roan Scholarship Endowments:

Mabel Haire Campbell Family Roan Scholarship
Eastman Chemical Company Roan Scholarships
Greene County Bank Roan Scholarships
Mr. & Mrs. Louis H. Gump Family Roan Scholarships
Haskell Tate and Ruth Stout Hodges Roan Scholarship
Carl A. Jones Roan Scholarships
John A. Jones and Janet Snodgrass Jones Roan Scholarship
Kathryn Paxton Jones Roan Scholarships
Ted R. Hughes Roan Scholarships
Terry W. and Patricia D. Muse Roan Scholarships
Scott M. Niswonger Roan Scholarships
Iona B. and Helen F. Shields Roan Scholarship
W. E. Reel Roan Scholarship
Dr. Paul E. Stanton, Jr. Roan Scholarship
Ann & John Tickle Roan Scholarships
Washington County Bank Roan Scholarships