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.

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