The Carolyn Tate Scholarship was established in 2024 by the estate of Dr. David Tate in memory of his first wife, Carolyn Rinker Tate. The scholarship will provide non-renewing scholarships to students (traditional or non-traditional age) who will attend Salem College, and who are seeking careers in early childhood education. In the event there are no qualified applicants from Salem College, students from other colleges in Forsyth County who are seeking careers in early childhood education may be considered.