Charles Popejoy was born in Dallas, Texas, on March 28, 1940. He was raised in Dallas and attended Dallas Junior Academy. In 1965, he attended Southwestern Union College and worked at Brandom Kitchens to pay for his education. His friends say he was "the most giving person in the world." He loved the Seventh-day Adventist Church, where he volunteered his time as well as his financial support. He was employed for 14 years as head of shipping for Missionary Tape and Equipment Supply in Garland, Texas, and he lived in Keene, Texas. He died in May 1989.

Scholarship Award Requirements

The Charles Popejoy Memorial Scholarship is awarded to ministerial students.

2025 - 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Stephen Clements, Theology
Adriel Dominguez, Theology
Kiara Liano, Theology
Luyando Chifwepa, Theology
Evan Armstrong, Theology
Kepueli Tauatevalu, Theology
Jean-Luc Mercado, Theology
Martin Aguirre, Theology