Carroll Tarkington was one of the founders of Overseas Christian Servicemen’s Centers (OCSC), now Cadence International, dating back to 1954. He and his wife Alma served as ministry leaders in the center in the Philippines and opened new centers in Okinawa and Spain. After 20 years on the mission field with OCSC the Tarkingtons spearheaded a new church plant in 1976 in Spring Lake, NC called Liberty Baptist Church, with a focus on military families from Ft. Bragg. During their 20 years of ministry at Liberty, Pastor Tarkington became affiliated with Carolina College of Biblical Studies (CCBS) in the nearby Fayetteville area. He taught there as one of their adjunct faculty for 15 years and was instrumental in growing the College. Their love for teaching the truth of the Word will continue through the Carroll and Alma Tarkington Scholarship Fund.

This scholarship will be awarded to a qualified CCBS student and will be given commensurate with need and funds available.

This $1,000/semester scholarship will be awarded to a qualified CCBS student who exhibits promise for ministry beyond CCBS.

The Ralph Richardson Scholarship is for students whose heart’s desire is to study the Word of God and use it to minister truth to others. It is open to all applicants with priority for those who sense the calling of God to be a pastor or lay leader in the church.

The W.G. (Bill) Korver Scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving student who is pursuing pastoral ministry. Qualifying students must have completed at least 30 credit hours at CCBS, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate a godly character. Amount of scholarship is dependent upon funds received.

This $1000/semester scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student who maintains at least a 3.0 GPA.