On January 10, 1956, Curtis Bradham was the 8th born to Albert Bradham and Ezzadale Bradham in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Curtis Bradham’s commitment and successful completion of Scotland High School resulted in his acceptance and enrollment at Elizabeth City State University in 1975. While enrolled at Elizabeth City State, Curtis studied mathematics and became a part of the fraternal organization Iota Phi Theta® Fraternity Incorporated. Curtis completed his Masters of Science and Management at Hampton University. In 1979, Curtis was commissioned as an officer in the United States Air Force and later retired after serving honorably for 17 years. After retiring from the Air Force, Curtis worked for Sterling, Lockheed Martin for two years and retired after serving 18 years for the Defense Intelligence Agency. Although Curtis Bradham did not have any biological children, Curtis was a surrogate father to many. Curtis proactively provided support, whether social, emotional, or financial, to all that he knew. His effortless philanthropy touched and continues to influence the lives of everyone that he encountered. Following a five-year battle with Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS), Curtis went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 1, 2014.

The purpose of the Curtis Bradham Memorial Scholarship is to provide financial assistance to students who are tenacious, motivated, and focused on achieving higher education. The one-time scholarship in the amount of $1,500 will be awarded to a Scotland High School senior who has been accepted to an accredited four-year college or university in the United States. The scholarship will be forwarded to the school’s financial aid office before the beginning of the Fall Semester of the recipient’s first year. The following requirements must be met to be considered for the award:

  • Scotland County Resident
  • Scotland High School Senior
  • Accepted and Enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university in the United States
  • Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.4
  • Demonstrated need for financial assistance
  • 1 Page, double-spaced essay answering the following questions: If you were given an unlimited amount of financial resources, how would you spend the money?
  • *Applicants with at least 15 volunteer hours during their junior and senior year as well as applicants who work at least 15 hours each week will be given special consideration.
  • Official High School Transcript

Please note that any recipients who have omitted, withheld, or fabricated any information in their application will have their award revoked and if already distributed will be required to reimburse R & C Development Center, Inc.

Applications may be emailed to Calacia.douglas@sandhillsdc.com or mailed to 524 Atkinson St., Laurinburg, NC 28352.