The Ernestine L. Penry Scholarship Foundation was formed to provide financial support to deserving men and women who are called to pursue a vocation in the ministry of Jesus Christ. In the 27 years since the inception of the foundation, we have been able to provide over $387,079.00 to 114 students in scholarship assistance. The fund has paid out over 90% of all the income in scholarships.
The Foundation was conceived in 1980 and named in honor of Ernestine, the wife of the Rev. Herbert T. Penry, Jr. Rev. Penry’s own struggle for theological education was made possible by the love and devoted support of Mrs. Penry. Ernestine provided the inspiration and leadership for their family of five children while Rev. Penry completed his baccalaureate degree at High Point College and went on to seminary at Duke University.
During this time, the Penry family developed an intense commitment to higher education and to helping others who have a calling to the ministry of Jesus Christ. More than three dozen young persons heard God's call to the professional ministry under the leadership of Rev. Penry. One of the crowning complements to his ministry was the call of his own son, Rev. Clyde Penry.
Rev. Penry strongly felt that there is an interdependence of education and Christianity. The Ernestine L. Penry Scholarship Foundation strongly affirms the words of Rev. Penry. We would prayerfully ask for your financial support of this ministry.