James (Jim) Hopps was born in Madison, Tennessee, and graduated from Takoma Academy in Takoma Park, Maryland, and Baylor University Law School in Waco, Texas. His son, Jim, graduated from Southwestern in 1996. His father, Herbert, and mother, Ivanette Woodall, graduated in 1942 and 1939, respectively, from then Southwestern Junior College.
As envisioned by its pioneers and endowed by their sacrifice, Southwestern has a history of training godly, committed leaders with a heart for ministry and a calling to change the world. The James K. Hopps Scholarship was created to help continue that heritage.
Scholarship award requirements
This scholarship is awarded to students who are chosen based on academic achievement, financial need, and potential for leadership and ministry. Recipients will have completed the freshman year and may be eligible to receive this award for up to three years.
James K. Hopps Scholarship
Student Recipients
2020-2021- Katherine Gomez, Maria Ocano Zazueta, Aaron Soleto Fernandez
2019-2020 -Autumn Frar, Aribelle Metzger, Amy Amigton
2018-2019 -Stivi Fehoko
2017-2018 -Emely Robinson, Denise Luque
2016-2017 -Ryan Moore, Hayden Scott
2015-2016 - Kimberli Alba
2014-2015 - Michelle Jones
2013-2014 - Cabrera Zepeda
2012-2013 - Amanda Patterson
2011-2012 - Ashely Ludgate
2010-2011 - Martha Cortes , Caroline Shockey
2008-2009 - Dastinee Duncan
2007-2008 - Tania Fuentes
2006-2007 - Marcelle Nugent
2003-2004 - Iryna Mykytykyuk