Ann M. Weaver Scholarship Nominations
Nominations for the 2025-26 school year are now closed, a recipient will be announced March 27th.
The Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship was established in 1986 in memory of a 1984 RMA graduate who had succumbed to cancer earlier in the year. This competitive scholarship is awarded each year to a deserving student who best represents the scholarship criteria and who has never attended any grade of Rocky Mount Academy.
Any student who will be a rising ninth, tenth, or eleventh grader in the 2026-2027 school year and has never been enrolled in Rocky Mount Academy at any time is eligible to request an application for the Weaver Scholarship. You can be nominated by a member of the community at large, the RMA community, or you can self-nominate. The scholarship pays for the winner's tuition every year until graduation, with merit reviewed annually.
Selection criteria are based on qualities that Ann Weaver possessed:
- Forceful and unselfish character
- Intellectual and personal vigor
- Academic achievement
- Leadership in both school and community activities
- Positive potential for enriching the environment at Rocky Mount Academy
2025 Weaver Recipient
Charlotte Burns, daughter of Kevin and Kate Burns, has been awarded this year’s Ann MacPherson Weaver Memorial Scholarship at Rocky Mount Academy. Currently an 8th grader at Nash Central Middle School, she will attend RMA in the fall on a full-tuition scholarship, valued at nearly $56,000 over four years.
The Weaver Scholarship, established in 1986 at Rocky Mount Academy in memory of Ann MacPherson Weaver, a 1984 RMA graduate who tragically passed away from cancer that same year, is awarded to a deserving student who has never attended RMA and embodies the qualities that Ann Weaver represented.
William Roeder, chair of the Ann Weaver Committee, stated, “Rocky Mount Academy is thrilled to introduce Charlotte Burns as this year’s Ann Weaver Scholar. Charlotte, a rising 9th grader from Nash Central Middle School, is a gifted student and athlete. Notably, Charlotte has made a meaningful impact on her school and broader community, and I look forward to the many ways she will contribute to RMA. She will be a great addition to the RMA family.”
Charlotte stood out as an exemplary individual, excelling in multiple areas of her life. Her ability to manage her time effectively—balancing a rigorous academic schedule with her dedication to athletics and community involvement—ensures she will thrive at Rocky Mount Academy.
Beth Murphy, Head of School, shared, “Charlotte is an exceptional young woman whose dedication to academic excellence, leadership, and service sets her apart. She has consistently earned a place on the A Honor Roll, received Academic Excellence Awards, and is a member of ACE (Academic Club of Excellence). Her leadership is equally evident on the court and field, serving as Team Captain for her school’s volleyball team, MVP of the Wilson Elite Volleyball team, and a key player on championship-winning soccer and cross-country teams. Beyond her athletic and academic accomplishments, Charlotte’s character and commitment to her community reflect the very essence of the Ann Weaver Scholarship. We are delighted to welcome her to Rocky Mount Academy and look forward to the impact she will make.”
Founded in 1968, Rocky Mount Academy is the largest non-sectarian independent school in the Nash/Edgecombe/Wilson area and serves students from preschool through 12th grade. The mission of RMA is to prepare students for the challenges, opportunities, and responsibilities they will encounter in life and college.
Ann Weaver Memorial Scholarship Recipients
2024
Chloe Agan
2023
Cameron MacDonald
2022
Ayden Lovely
2021
Isabella Daza
2020
Rachael Anne Godwin
2019
Sarah Coltrane
2018
Aurora Henderson
2017
Elizabeth Winstead
2016
Griffin Wingfield
2015
Briana Winham
2014
Lauren Seale
2013
Caitlyn Vester
2012
Davis R. Brown
2011
Rachel Williams
2010
Leah Nicole Anderson
2009
Alexandra Michelle Thompson
2008
Westray Stephen Hicks
2007
Kathryn Gorham
2006
Emily Bullock
2005
Lee Whitley
2004
Duncan Barnes
2003
Anne Beavon Gravley
2002
Katherine Lea
2001
Will Kornegay
2000
Jessie Barbie
1999
Lisa Shreiner
1998
Lindsey Mitchell
1997
Ashley Jones
1996
Elizabeth Hull
1995
Stephen Thompson
1994
Hayes Ferguson
1993
Janice Langley
1992
Kara Pittman
1991
John Cheshire
1990
Lorrie Stokes
1989
Gavin Langley
1988
Natalie Stroud
1987
Heather Scoggins
1986
Elizabeth Davis