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2016 - 2017

Scholarship Criteria Catalog

BAF Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1, 2016

This is an alphabetical list of scholarships available through funds established at the Beckley Area Foundation (BAF). This information is also available at www.bafwv.org.

1) Streamline your search using the worksheet (page 3-9) determine potential scholarships for you— select by county residence, high school, college you are entering, field of study, etc.

2) CAREFULLY READ each description determining if you meet eligibility criteria. If you do not meet the criteria listed, do not apply for that particular scholarship. Included in each description is information about:

a) where to apply; b) which application form to use; and

c) where to obtain the appropriate form.

3) Use the correct application form ! Submit to the correct organization.

a) If using the Beckley Area Foundation you will need to submit one application for each

scholarship you are seeking.

b) Beckley Area Foundation’s fillable application is available for download. It cannot

be submitted electronically.

c) Make sure to save on your computer prior to completing.

d) Attach all required documents and information. Incomplete or improperly submitted

application packets will not be considered.

e) All information received from applicants will be treated as confidential

4) Timeline

a) BAF application packet must be delivered or postmarked by April 1st.

b) A few scholarships have a different application form and deadline noted in their description. READ CAREFULLY for these details.

c) If recommended to receive an award, applicants will be notified during their school awards ceremony or by email.

d) Selected applicants must confirm their information and school they are entering by contacting BAF 304-253-3806 or email [email protected].

e) Scholarship award payments are made directly to the college beginning in early August.

READ CAREFULLLY! If you are unsure—ask questions!

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mailto:[email protected]

http://www.bafwv.org/

Quick Reference Guide & Worksheet

Begin here to prepare a preliminary list of scholarships fitting you and your educational goals. Scholarships are listed by school, county, field of study, etc. NOTE: You must refer to the detailed scholarship description for additional details regarding all qualifying parameters and application methods! Some scholarships listed are not available for award this 2016-2017 academic year due to having a student already receiving.

By School You Attended:

__Academy of Careers &Technology

Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner

__Clear Fork District Elementary John M. Greenwald/Clear Fork District Elementary School

__ Daniels ElementaryGenevieve Bowling Lilly Memorial

__ Fayetteville High School

Hindson Family MemorialAlbert Pennington Memorial Edna May Silvers Memorial

__Independence HSBeatrice SmithIndependence HS – Sherman C. TrailJ. T. Scott II MemorialSam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner

__Liberty HSCharlene HartPaul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco-ScienceAnn Lively Memorial Troy Mitchem III MemorialTrap Hill HS AlumniTrap Hill Liberty CitizensSam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner

__ Maxwell Hill ElementaryMaxwell Hill Community

__Meadow Bridge HS Albert Pennington Memorial

__Midland Trail HSAlbert Pennington Memorial

Edna May Silvers Memorial

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__Oak Hill High SchoolWilliam M. Harnsbarger

Hindson Family Memorial Connie Louise McComb KingOak Hill High School AlumniAlbert Pennington Memorial

__Park Middle School Maddison Faith ‘Maddy’ Bennett Memorial

__Shady Spring HSCharles D. MeadowsChristie H. Meadows Family MemorialDennis Aaron Plumley MemorialShady Spring High School Alumni Shady Spring High School Class of 1955Evelyn L. SmithJohn T. Scott IITodd Family Memorial Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner

__St. Francis de Sales School

Rena Pittoti Memorial __ Stratton Elementary School

Malvin C. Ross Memorial

__Summers County High School Frederick and Mildred Sawyers

__Valley High School Albert Pennington Memorial

__ Victory Baptist AcademyFred Burroughs Memorial

John L & Virginia Wilcox

__ Webster County High SchoolBarger Scholarship

__Woodrow Wilson HS Bales FamilyRuth Wray GrayHenry Herring MemorialCarol HodgesHolloway Emma Alexandra Larson Max Lewin MemorialDr. Lewis H. Kittle III Memorial

Robert L. Kosnoski Floyd & Winifred Sayre MemorialJ. T. Scott II MemorialPeregoy-Sallack-VanMeter Todd Aaron SmithDinesh Subbaraya MemorialSam & Maude Turner Memorial & Carole Ann Turner

__Wyoming Co. East HS __ Westside HS

Sister Eileen Catterson, MD Sister Eileen Catterson, MDBethel Phillips Memorial Bethel Phillips Memorial

Claude Phillips Memorial Claude PhillipsFamily of John and Hettie Wyoming County Community McKinney Rinehart Memorial Wyoming County Medical FieldWyoming County Community FundWyoming County Medical Field

By the College/University You Will Be Attending: __Bluefield State College N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family

__ Concord UniversityJerry L. & Jean D. Beasley Concord University – Beckley

Area HollowayDorothy Elizabeth LazenbyLeslie E. Lilly and FamilyAlbert Pennington MemorialN. Joe and Alice Rahall FamilyWilkes FamilyJ. W. “Jim” and Sallie Word, Jr.

__ Empire College – School of LawKatherine Thornhill

__ Furman University

Lynn Thornhill

__ Marshall UniversityBAF Marshall UniversityN. Joe and Alice Rahall Family

__ Mount Vernon Nazarene University Natalie Jo Smith __ New River Community & Technical College N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family NRCTC Technical Education and Training Center

__Queens College

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Walker FamilyWWHS Class of 1943WWHS Class of 1947WWHS Class of 1948WWHS Class of 1949WWHS Class of 1951WWHS Class of 1952 / Jo Lee Daniels WWHS Class of 1954WWHS Class of 1957 Honoring Ruth LarewWWHS Class of 1958WWHS Class of 1960WWHS Faculty Fund

Carolyn Bishop Thornhill __Southern WV Community and Technical College

N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Wyoming County Community Fund

__University of Charleston – Beckley

Ashton, Bledsoe, McCulloch, Tieche Doctors

T. Arlene Beasley__University of Charleston – Beckley

(continued)Daniel and Cynthia BickeyDr. A. G. BowlesRuby A. CarterPaul & Ruth HutchinsonBethel Phillips Claude PhillipsDr. Charles H. PolkMatthias PowersAlbert Tieche

__University of Richmond – T. C. Williams Law School Ashby Thornhill Memorial Estelle Myers Thornhill __Virginia Tech

AppalachianE. V. Bowman Memorial ScholarshipLeslie Gates

Warren Ashby Thornhill

__ West Virginia UniversityHollowayEvelyn L. SmithDinesh Subbaraya

By County __ Fayette County

E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Tech

John W. Eye Family EducationalWilliam M. Harnsbarger

Albert Pennington MemorialRagland-Bowers (WVU Law /

Engineering)Edna May Silvers MemorialMargaret Janney Virgo Memorial

Hindson Family Memorial Hylton Family

__ Mercer CountyE. V. Bowman Memorial for VA TechDorothy Elizabeth LazenbyHylton Family Gloria Mills Mallamas and James

Vincent Mallamas, Jr.

__ Monroe CountyJohn W. Eye Family Educational Fund

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__ West Virginia University

(continued)

Health Sciences Louis Conte, Joe Mazzella, & Josephine Mazzella MemorialMargaret Janney Virgo Memorial

School of Engineering H. L., Catherine & Richard McBride Memorial Ragland-Bowers

School of Law

Ragland-Bowers Robert O. & Beulah “Boots” Wooton

__West Virginia University – Institute of Technology

N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family

__Wyoming Co. Career & Technical Center

Wyoming Co Community Fund

__ Raleigh County

Daniel and Cynthia BickeyE. V. Bowman Memorial for VA

TechE. V. and Eleanor Bowman

Memorial Doris Merchant Bradshaw &

Virgil BradshawRandall BroylesByrd Prillerman High School

Memorial Ruby A. CarterDonaughue Nursing East Beckley Ward V Educational FoundationJohn W. Eye Family Educational FundLeslie C. GatesJohn Greenwald Clear Fork District Elem. Willa Spangler Grosse Paul and Ruth Hutchinson Memorial Hylton FamilyPaul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco-

ScienceDorothy Elizabeth LazenbyGenevieve Bowling LillyLeslie E. Lilly and FamilyGloria Mills Mallamas &

James Vincent Mallamas,Jr. Marshall University Maxwell Hill CommunityChristie H. Meadows Family Memorial Rena Pitotti Memorial & Ida PitottiDennis Aaron Plumley MemorialRagland-Bowers (WVU Law /

Engineering)Donald L. Rasmussen-Paul J. Kaufman Memorial Edwin and Lanier File Ratcliffe MemorialMalvin C. Ross Memorial John T. Scott II MemorialMark Weston Smith Memorial Nancy R. Smith Environmental StudiesKathryn B. & Wilmer A. Stanley Sureka P. G. Sam & Maud Turner & Carole Ann MemorialMargaret Janney Virgo Memorial Dr. Paul E. Vaughan MemorialRachel & Dorvie Williams Robert O and Beulah “Boots” Wooton

__ Summers County

E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA TechJohn W. Eye Family Educational Fund Hylton FamilyMarshall UniversityOra Snuffer & Walter Roy Oberholtzer MemorialF. W. and Mildred P. Sawyers

__ Webster County BargerJean Thompson DouglasBill Weese Trades John Wood

__ Wyoming County

E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA TechSister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D.John W. Eye Family Educational FundHylton FamilyMarshall UniversityOra Snuffer & Walter Roy Oberholtzer Memorial Bethel Phillips Memorial

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Claude Phillips MemorialRagland-Bowers (WVU Law / Engineering)Family of John and Hettie McKinney Rinehart MemorialWyoming County Community Fund

By Field of Study

__ Business

John W. Eye FamilyEvelyn L. Smith

__ Christian Education / Ministry Natalie Jo Smith John L and Virginia Wilcox

__ Creative ArtsEvelyn L. Smith

Walker Family

__ Economic & Technology Development


__ EducationLemma Fink Bowyer Memorial

(English/Fine Arts)Doris Merchant Bradshaw &

Virgil BradshawRuby A. CarterDorothy Elizabeth Lazenby

ScholarshipAlbert Pennington MemorialRena Pitotti & Ida PitottiNatalie Jo Smith

__ EngineeringAppalachian Leslie C. GatesW. L., Catherine & Richard

McBride MemorialDennis Aaron PlumleyRagland-Bowers

__ Environmental StudiesNancy R. SmithPaul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco-

Science

__ Finance

John W. Eye Family

__ Health Science / MedicalAshton, Bledsoe, McCulloch, Tieche Doctors’ Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. Louise Conte, Joe Mazzella,& Josephine Mazzella MemorialDonaghue NursingWilla Spangler Grosse (nursing)Dr. Owen C. Meadows Jr. &

Brenda J Meadows (nursing)Rena Pitotti & Ida Pitotti

(nursing)Donald L. Rasmussen-Paul J. Kaufman l (preferred field)Natalie Jo Smith (nursing)Sureka P. G. (physical therapy

preferred)Margaret Janney Vargo

Memorial (dental)Dr. Paul E. Vaughan (nursing)Dr. Nicholas D. Zambos (rotates

schools)

__ LawMountain State Bar AssociationBrown Wesley Payne FellowshipRagland BowersAshby Thornhill Memorial LawRobert O. and Beulah “Boots”

Wooton

__ Mathematics/Science Related Ruth Wray GrayHenry Herring MemorialEdwin and Lanier Rile Ratcliffe

MemorialDinesh Subbaraya Memorial

Miscellaneous

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I. Church Perry Memorial United Methodist

Rena Pitotti Memorial & Ida PitottiNatalie Jo Smith Memorial

United Methodist Temple - Hutchens

II. Rotating Scholarships

Emma Fink Bowyer Memorial Concord University Shepherd UniversityGlenville State West Virginia Wesleyan

Judge C. Berkley & Lee Lilly WVU Institute of Technology West Virginia WesleyanDuke UniversityWVU-Morgantown University of Richmond

Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas, Jr. Mercer & Raleigh County Schools

N. Joe & Alice Rahall Family

Bluefield State College Marshall University Southern. WV Community &.

Concord University New River Community & Technical College

Technical CollegeDr. Nicholas D. Zambos Memorial

Marshall University West Virginia University University of Charleston-

Beckley

III. Other Appalachian (living in Appalachian Coalfields)Mark Twain HS Alumni (Ancestry)Sophia High School Memorial – Class of ’59 (Ancestry)Southern WV Homebuilders Association (Building Industry)WV Chapter of the International Association of Arson Investigators-Robert Foster Memorial

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Alphabetical Descriptive Listing

Work Smart -- Read each scholarship’s eligibility. Apply when you match the eligibility criteria. Do not apply if you do not match the criteria.

American Legion Post #70 Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Appalachian Scholarship Eligibility: High school graduate from Appalachian coal fields enrolling in an engineering program at a technical college or university such as Carnegie Mellon, Georgia Tech, MIT, Cal Tech, Colorado School of Mines, or the engineering schools of Virginia Tech and Texas A&M.

Applicants planning to attend engineering schools not listed must contact the BAF office (304-253-3806) to determine if it is a donor approved program.

The recipients are to be selected based on their academic potential. Renewable: Yes; re-apply annually.Apply: Use the BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation/129 Main St, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.

BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Bales Family Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduating senior. Based on financial need, academic ability, and participation in at least one school

activity (sports, band, and clubs). One scholarship annually

Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens

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http://www.bafwv.org/waterloo/manager/uploaded_images/file/Application_BAF_Scholarship_Fillable_2015-2016.doc


Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

Barger Scholarship Eligibility

Merit based award for a matriculating senior at Webster Counting High School, Webster County, WV enrolling at a technical, community or baccalaureate institutions;

Must show intent to major in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, math);

Must demonstrate fulfillment in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts or math). This is to be accomplished through the submission of a visual or performing art project in a format of their choice (such as\s, video, portfolio, poem, music cd, ect.), that either utilizes STEM concepts or incorporates STEM principles as its subject matter. A statement explaining the connection between STEM and Arts in the demonstration submitted must be included. Involvement in arts component may be acquired through school or extracurricular participation.

Documentation regarding enrollment in at least 1 advanced placement STEM course; should none be available, statement from counselor/administrator must be submitted.

Renewal: Non-renewableApply: Use Barger Scholarship Application available at Webster County High School guidance office or

Available at bafwv.org/scholarships/

Jerry L. and Jean D. Beasley Scholarship Eligibility

Non-traditional Raleigh County student at least 25 years of age attending Concord University.

Renewable: YesApply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Submit on-line to Concord University; use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Madison “Maddy” Faith Bennett Memorial ScholarshipEligibility

Raleigh County students Evidence of need and merit Must have attended Park Middle School for a minimum of 2 years Individuals having served on the Park Middle School cheer squad will be given

preferenceRenewable: NoApply: Use the BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.

BAF application available for download at BAF Application

E.V. and Eleanor Bowman Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Need-based for a student of good moral character who graduated from a high school in Raleigh County, WV, and will attend an accredited college or university in West Virginia.

Recipient must have at least a B average in high school. One Award

Renewable: Yes; recipient must re-apply annually and maintain at least a 2.0 GPA. Apply: Use BAF application; return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801

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http://www.bafwv.org/publications.php

https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling


Ernest V. Bowman Memorial Scholarship Fund for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityEligibility

Graduates of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Mercer or Wyoming counties of West Virginia attending VA Tech.

College upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) who meet other selection criteria may applyas well as graduating seniors.

Engineering field of study. “B” average or better. Need based. One Award

Renewable: Yes, if fulltime student working toward an engineering degree and maintaining “B” average.

Renewable for four years after the initial award–total assistance of five years.Apply: Contact Virginia Tech College of Engineering for application details.

Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Scholarship rotates between WV Wesleyan, Glenville State, Shepherd College and Concord University.

Qualifying school for 2016-2017 is Concord University Qualified deserving female who is a Raleigh or Fayette County high school graduate

pursuing an education degree in the Fine Arts or English field. Must have full-time enrollment status, be an upperclassman, and reside on campus. One Award

Renewable: NoApply: Contact the qualifying school financial aid office using their application form

Doris Merchant Bradshaw and Virgil Bradshaw Scholarship Eligibility

Raleigh County high school graduate attending a West Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in early childhood education.

Awarded based upon both need and merit One award

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annual and maintain a B average while classified as a full-time student.Apply : Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801

BAF application available for download at www.bafwv.org/publications

Dr. Randall Broyles Scholarship Eligibility

College qualified graduates of a Raleigh County, WV high school graduate. Based on merit and need. Requires an essay component: 400-500 words discuss one the following:

o Why you have selected your particular career path and what contribution do you hope to make to society with this choice?

o Discuss jobs you have held, your hobbies and interests when not working or studying?

o Describe your club memberships and your participation in community service or volunteer efforts?

o If finances were not a factor, what would you really want to do with your life?

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One awardRenewable: Yes; three additional years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and carries a full academic load. Apply: Use BAF application plus required essay; submit to BAF, 129 Main St., Ste. 301 Beckley, WV 25801.BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Fred Burroughs Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

College qualified graduates of Victory Baptist Academy, Raleigh County, WV Merit based to outstanding athlete. Award one to male and one to female.

Renewable: NoApply: Contact Victory Baptist Academy guidance counselor to secure application materials

Byrd-Prillerman High School Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Need-based scholarship for Raleigh County students who live in the “Main Gulf” where the towns of Fireco, Hot Coal, Helen, McAlpin, Stotesbury, Tams, Ury, Amigo, Rhodell, East Gulf, Besco, Mead, Killarney, Pickshin, Slab Fork, Whitby, Winding Gulf, Affinity and Lillybrook once flourished.

Preference will be given to descendents of individuals who were students or teachers at Byrd Prillerman School.

One awardRenewable: Not automatically renewable but past recipients may re-apply.Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.


Sister Eileen C. Catterson, MD ScholarshipEligibility

Female college qualified graduates of high schools in southern West Virginia Preference given to Wyoming County residents Must be pursuing an undergraduate or post-graduate degree in a health science

field Must be taking a full course load with a minimum 2.0 GPA or C average.

Renewable: Not renewableApply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.


Concord University—Beckley Area Scholarship Eligibility

Beckley area students attending Concord University. Renewable: YesApply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Submit on-line to Concord University using Concord University Beckley

Area Scholarship application form at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Louis Conte, Joe Mazzella, and Josephine Mazzella Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Need-based for a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, attending West Virginia University School of Medicine.

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One AwardRenewable: Yes; until recipient graduates but, they must maintain at least a “C” average. Apply: Contact WVU School of Health Sciences Financial Aid Office.

Donaghue Nursing Scholarship Eligibility

One or more scholarships for Raleigh Co. high schools graduates who have achieved a satisfactory academic record and are pursuing a nursing career.

Financial need shall be considered in selection. One or more awards

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St. Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.


George & Jean Thompson Douglas Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

East Beckley Ward V Educational Foundation Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

John W. Eye Family Educational Fund Eligibility

Resident of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Monroe or Wyoming Counties in West Virginia

Must be a college junior or senior student Enrolled and attending full time at an accredited West Virginia college or university Pursuing a degree in Business or Finance GPA of 2.5

Renewable: Yes, for a second year if the recipient maintains a 2.5 or higher GPA and carries a full academic loadApply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St. Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801


Leslie C. Gates Family Endowment Eligibility

Raleigh County graduates attending Virginia Tech and majoring in engineering. Award one or more.

Renewable: YesApply: Contact Virginia Tech Engineering Department for application details.

Ruth Wray Gray Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School senior planning to major in math and/or science-related field.

Award one. Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.

The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_CounselingJohn M. Greenwald Clear Fork District Elementary School

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Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Willa Spangler Grosse Scholarship Eligibility

One or more scholarships for of Raleigh County high school graduates with a satisfactory academic record

Pursuing a nursing career. Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually, maintain at least a C average and carry full academic load. Apply: Contact Use BAF Application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Beckley, WV 25801.

BAF application available for download BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

William H. Harnsbarger Scholarship Eligibility

Oak Hill High School graduates, who are full-time students in an accredited college or university.

Applicant must have participated in at least two sports while in high school and a GPA of 3.0.

One award Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually and maintain a GPA of 2.25 for maximum of three years.Apply: Contact Oak Hill High School Guidance Office, use their application materials and return to guidance

counselor.

Charlene Hart Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Surayia T. Hasan Scholarship FundNot Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Henry Herring Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate pursuing a degree in some field of science. One award

Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.

The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

Hindson Family Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

One scholarship for a graduate of either Oak Hill High School or Fayetteville High School.

Need-basedRenewable: NoApply: Contact Oak Hill or Fayetteville High School Guidance Office and use their application

Return applications to Anna Kincaid-Cline, Director of Curriculum/CTE/Secondary at Fayette Co. Board of Education, 111 Fayette Ave., Fayetteville, WV 25804.

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Carl J. Hodges Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School Softball/baseball athlete graduate who needs financial assistance in order to attend college.

Renewable: No Apply: Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & FormHolloway Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate attending either West Virginia University or Concord University

Must be a resident of Raleigh County at least one year immediately preceding grant award

High School GPA of at least 2.0 but not greater than 3.0. Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


William Ross “Buddy” Hutchens Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Provides scholarship aid for qualifying high school seniors of the Beckley United Methodist Temple.

Apply: Contact Robert N. File at the Beckley United Methodist Temple 304-252-6213.

Independence H.S. Sherman C. Trail Scholarship Eligibility

Independence High School graduates attending accredited colleges, universities, vocational schools, or nursing schools.

Awards are based more on financial need than on academic standing. Renewable: NoApply: Independence High School Guidance office and use their application materials.

http://www.edline.net/pages/Independence_High_School/Guidance_Dept/IHS_Counselor_Information/SCHOLARSHIPS

Connie Louise McComb KingEligibility:

Originally for Mt. Hope High will now accept applications from Oak Hill High School students

Pursuing post-high school education including technical, trade or baccalaureate; preference will be given to female applicants pursuing a business or a career/vocation considered to be non-traditional for women

Demonstrated financial need and GPA of 2.5 or better Essay required : In 300 to 1,000 words, describe how your background makes you a

special candidate for this scholarship.Renewable: Apply: Contact Oak Hill High School Guidance Office, use their application materials and return to guidance

counselor

Dr. Lewis H. Kittle III Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Robert L. Kosnoski Scholarship

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Paul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco-Science ScholarshipElibigility

Need and merit based for college qualified graduates of Liberty High School; Preference shall be given to students with a 3.0 GPA or greater on a scale of 4.0 Preference will be given to students pursuing studies in fields related to eco-

sciences such as: earth sciences, forestry, atmospheric sciences, or sustainable. Essay Required: Must submit a two page essay describing the field the

student intends to study and how the student hopes to use his/her education in furthering a sustainable healthy planet and/or improving the lives of the physically or mentally disabled.

Should there be no qualified applicants in the preferred fields of study, consideration will be given to those studying mining engineering, mine safety, including engineering and other sciences related to methods for cleaner fossil fuels and reduction of greenhouse gasses. Applicants pursuing a degree that would prepare them to work with disabled individuals shall be included in this tier.

Renewable: NoApply: Use Trap Hill/Liberty Alumni application available from Liberty High School Guidance for and details and

return to Liberty Guidance Office. Must attach a two page essay describing the field the student intends to study

and how the student hopes to use his/her education in furthering a sustainable healthy planet and/or improving the lives of the physically or mentally disabled.

Emma Alexandra Larson Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School male or female graduate who actively participated in the WWHS soccer program

Need based scholarship to be awarded to a college qualified student with academic potential conducive to success in earning a college degree.

One award Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually, maintain a B average, and be a full-time studentApply: Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St. Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801


Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby Scholarship Eligibility

Concord University student pursuing an elementary education major. Evidence of academic promise and financial need. Preference will be given first to eligible candidates from Mercer County, WV and

secondly to eligible candidates from Raleigh County, WV. One award

Renewable: Yes, for 8 consecutive regular semesters.Apply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Submit on-line to Concord University. Use Concord University Beckley

Area Scholarship application form at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Max Lewin Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate who demonstrates financial need. One award

Renewable: No

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Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


Genevieve Bowling Lilly Memorial Eligibility

Attendance at Daniels Elementary at some time; applicants must indicate what years they attended Daniels.

One Award An essay is required. Applicant should attach a handwritten 300-500 word essay

describing their self, interests, accomplishments, personal and educational goals and explaining the need and or desire to receive this particular scholarship.

Renewable : NoApply: Use BAF application and Return applications to Daniels Elementary School;

351 4-H Lake Road, Daniels, WV 25832; Contact BAF for essay component instructions. Supplemental interview may be requested. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Judge C. Berkley & Lee Lilly Eligibility

Scholarship rotates between five designated schools: WVU-Institute of Technology, WVU—Morgantown, WV Wesleyan, University of Richmond, and Duke University.

2016-2017 qualifying school is Duke University Qualified needy upper-classman (sophomores or higher) students who graduated

from a public school in Raleigh or Fayette County. Must be living on campus. One award

Renewable: NoApply: Contact the qualifying school financial aid office and use their application form

Leslie E. Lilly and Family Eligibility:

Based upon need and merit Full-time student WV resident with a preference for Raleigh County

Renewable: YesApply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form

available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Ann Lively Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

J. Franklin Long and Vernon C. Long Minority ScholarshipEligibility: Contact United Methodist Foundation of WV, Inc. for details

PO Box 3811; Charleston, WV 25338-3811 304-342-2113 or [email protected]

Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas Jr. Scholarship


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Mark Twain High School Alumni Association Scholarship June 1st application deadline Eligibility

Direct descendants of Mark Twain High School graduates. Additional criteria and information outlined in application.

Renewable: Yes; if maintain 3.0 GPA. Apply: June 1st is the application deadline. Use Mark Twain High School Alumni

Association Application which Is available for download at BAF website: http://www.bafwv.org/documents.htmlMust communicate directly with Alumni Scholarship Committee.For application and deadline information contact Mark Twain Alumni Association c/o Sheila Meadows/ 305 Carter Avenue / Crab Orchard, WV 25827 / 304-253-2716

Marshall University Scholarship Eligibility

Need-based for one or more graduating high school seniors from Raleigh, Wyoming and Summers Counties attending Marshall University with consideration being given to need and general scholastic aptitude.

Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF Marshall University application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation,

129 Main St. Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801; Application available on BAF website: http://www.bafwv.org/documents.html

Maxwell Hill Community Eligibility

Raleigh County, WV high school graduates and Attended and completed at least three years at Maxwell Hill Elementary (6th grade

plus two additional years) Applicants must indicate what years they attended Maxwell Hill 50% of the available funds awarded to a male student and 50% to a female student. Considerations in awarding are cumulative grade point average and college

admission test scoresRenewable: No Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste 301, Beckley, WV 25801


W.L., Catherine & Richard McBride Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Attending the WVU School of Engineering. Awarded on the basis of need and academic ability. West Virginia residents with preference being given to residents of Raleigh County.

Renewable: YesApply: Contact WVU School of Engineering for application

John Howard McCulloch Memorial Fund Eligibility

Children of municipal employees of the City of Beckley Enrolled in a course leading to a four year degree.

Renewable: Yes; recipient must re-apply annually and have a college GPA of at least 2.0 to be consideredApply: Contact Mayor’s Office, City of Beckley and use BAF application. Return applications to Beckley Area

Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801. BAF application available for download at

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http://www.bafwv.org/documents.html


BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Charles D. Meadows Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Merit based Shady Spring High School graduating female who attended Shady Spring Middle

School. Must have actively participated in at least one high school varsity sport

Renewable: No Apply: Contact SSHS guidance office and use their application materials.

Christie H. Meadows FamilyEligibility

First preference given to a Future Farmers of America student graduating from Shady Spring High School;

Second preference to a Shady Spring High School graduating senior whose parent is, or has been, a school bus driver for the Raleigh County Public Schools;

Third preference to a graduating senior from any Raleigh County high school whose parent is, or has been a school bus driver or school bus mechanic for the Raleigh County Public Schools

Fourth preference to a Raleigh county student pursuing higher education that is considered to be a challenged student (physically, visually, hearing impaired, etc.).

One award.Renewable: Provisional: Renewable only when a current high school senior has not applied and the recipient of the

previous year is in good standing with their school. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation at 129 Main St., Ste. 301 Beckley, WV 25801


Owen C. Meadows, Jr. M.D. and Brenda J. Meadows Scholarship Eligibility

Must be resident of Raleigh County Pursuing an accredited nursing program (including technical, baccalaureate and

advanced nursing education programs Merit and need based

Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation at 129 Main St., Ste. 301 Beckley, WV 25801


Troy Mitchem III Memorial ScholarshipCriteria

Need based College qualified graduates of Liberty High School Recipient must have been active in one or more school approved extra-curricular

activitiesRenewable: NoSelection: Use Trap Hill/Liberty Alumni application available from Liberty High School Guidance for and details and

return to Liberty Guidance Office.

Mountain State Bar Association

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Eligibility West Virginia residents attending WVU College of Law, or any other accredited law

school Full time student enrolled in an academic program that leads to a Juris Doctorate

degree, who shows promise for giving back to the community Financial need for assistance with their education

Apply: Contact Mountain State Bar Association for details.

NRCTC Education & Technical Training Center ScholarshipEligibility

Assistance for NRCTC students utilizing the New River Community & Technical College center located at Ghent developing technical skills to enter the current job market

Apply: Contact for Application details . Application is available from the Student Services office on the Beckley Campus or the Advanced Technology Center or on the website at http://www.newriver.edu/images/publicdocs/Foundation/Scholarship%20Application%20-%20Supplemental.pdfContact Jessica Porter with your questions at 304-929-6734 or [email protected] at New River Community & Technical College and follow their application materials/process

Oak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Association, Inc. Oak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Association – Zella Bishop Memorial Oak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Association – Shelton & Rita Sanger Oak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Association – Hortense Painter BeldingOak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Associaiton – Robert C. & Bertie MasseyEligibility

Current graduate or attended Oak Hill High SchoolRenewable: Yes; provided criteria is met.Apply: May 1st Application Deadline - Confirm any changes on the Alumni

Association’s websiteContact Oak Hill High School guidance counselor for application materials orVisit the Alumni website at http://www.oakhillreddevilalumni.org/

Brown Wesley Payne Fellowship Eligibility

Provides scholarship aid to disadvantaged and minority West Virginians who will attend law school to prepare for a legal practice in the State of West Virginia.

Applicants must demonstrate outstanding contribution to organizations and programs in the human rights field.

Apply: Contact Mountain State Bar Association for details.

Albert Pennington Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Fayette County high school graduate. Attending Concord University and majoring in education. College upperclassmen meeting other selection criteria may also apply. One award.

Renewable: Yes; for an additional 3 years if the recipient maintains at least a B average. Apply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form

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http://www.oakhillreddevilalumni.org/


http://www.newriver.edu/images/publicdocs/Foundation/Scholarship%20Application%20-%20Supplemental.pdf

http://www.newriver.edu/images/publicdocs/Foundation/Scholarship%20Application%20-%20Supplemental.pdf


Peregoy-Sallack-VanMeter Scholarship Eligibility

One or more four-year scholarships. Woodrow Wilson High School graduating senior. Overall GPA of 2.5 to 3.5, and is considered college qualified The recipient should be someone who, without the scholarship, would otherwise be

unable to attend college. Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annuallyApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


Perry Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship Eligibility

Qualifying high school seniors of Perry Memorial United Methodist Church, Shady Spring, WV.

Renewable: NoApply: Contact Perry Memorial United Methodist Church for details.

Rena Pitotti Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Dennis Aaron Plumley Memorial Eligibility

Provides one or more annual scholarships for engineering students Raleigh County students attending WVU or WVU Tech. Preference is given to Shady Spring High School graduates. Awarded on the basis of academics and need.

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually and maintain a 2.5 GPA. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation at, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.


Ragland-Bowers Scholarship Eligibility

Students attending the WVU College of Law or the WVU School of Engineering & Mineral Resources.

Residents of WV with preference being given to Raleigh, Fayette, and/or Wyoming Counties’ residents who are students or prospective students;

Awarded on the basis of need & academic ability. Preference to be given to a student in mining and/or civil engineering; if there is no

qualified applicant, the scholarship can go to a student in another engineering field. It is the intent of the donor that scholarships be for $1,000 minimum for College of Law and if sufficient income $1,000 minimum for the School of Engineering & Energy Resources.

Renewable: YesApply: Contact WVU School of Law Financial Aid Office, or

WVU School of Engineering & Mineral Resources Financial Aid Office


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Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017 Donald L. Rasmussen-Paul J. Kaufman Memorial Eligibility

Individuals who can establish they have been or are a Southern West Virginia coal miner or descendants of a Southern West Virginia coal miner,

Preference given to a Raleigh County coal miner or a descendant of a Raleigh County coal miner.

Applicants must indicate their relationship to a coal miner with their application. While the scholarships may be given to help pursue a professional or para-

professional education, preference is given for scholarships in the medical field such as nursing, medicine, para-medicine or therapy.

Renewable: Yes; applicants must re-apply annually. Apply: Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV BAF application available for download at www.bafwv.org/publications

Edwin and Lanier File Ratcliffe MemorialEligibility

Need based; Graduating seniors of any public high school located in Raleigh County, WV; Attending any accredited college, university or technical school; Recipients must have earned a 3.25 GPA or its equivalent, excelled in math and/or

science in high school; Majoring in math or science

Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation at, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.


Family of John and Hettie McKinney Rinehart Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Malvin C. Ross Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate Must have attended Stratton Elementary School for at least their final year of

primary school Based upon both need and merit. Required to address the students at Stratton Elementary at a mutually convenient

time. Scholarship can be used for any accredited post-secondary education including

college, junior college, university, trade school, or technical college. Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street Ste 203, Beckley, WV 25801


Frederick & Mildred Sawyers Scholarship Eligibility

Summers Co. High School graduating senior. Based upon financial need, scholastic achievement and extra curricular activities. Scholarship may be for tuition, books, and room and board. One award

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Renewable: NoApply: Summers County High School Guidance Office and use their application materials.

Floyd & Winifred Sayre Memorial Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduates. Awarded on the basis of need and academic ability.

Renewable: NoApply: . Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

John Thomas Scott II Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Independence, High School Need and merit based Good average students with a “C to B” overall average One award

Renewable: NoApply: School Guidance Office for BAF application.

Return applications to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide &

Form

Second Chance Scholarship Fund for Women Not Accepting Applications

Shady Spring High School Alumni Scholarship Eligibility

Shady Spring High School graduatesRenewable: No Apply: Shady Spring High School guidance office, use their application materials and return to guidance counselor

Shady Spring High School Class of 1955 Scholarship Eligibility

Shady Spring High School graduate. Awarded on the basis of need and academic achievement. Must be accepted as a full-time college student at a four-year accredited institution.

Renewable: NoApply: Shady Spring High School guidance office, use their application materials and return to them.

D. K. Shroyer and Alma Davenport Shroyer Memorial Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Edna May Silvers Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

For a Fayetteville High School graduate and a Midland Trail High School graduate. Page 23 of 36




Need-based scholarship One award each high school

Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application materials provided by the high school guidance offices and mail to Anna Kincaid-Cline,

Director of Curriculum/CTE/Secondary, Fayette County Board of Education, 111 Fayette Ave.,

Fayetteville, WV 25804 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide &

Form

Beatrice E. Smith Family Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Independence High School graduates attending University of Charleston-Beckley. One award

Renewable: NoApply: Independence High School guidance office and use their application materials.


Evelyn L. Smith Scholarship Eligibility

Shady Spring High School graduate. Pursuing a degree in business or creative arts at West Virginia University.

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually and maintain a B average. Apply: Shady Spring High School Guidance Office, use their application materials and return to them.

Mark Weston Smith Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Raleigh County high school graduate College qualified and financial need.

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV.


Nancy R. Smith Environmental Studies Scholarship FundEligibility

Need and merit based Student must have graduated from high school in southern WV with preference

given to students from Raleigh County Recipient must be pursuing post-high school education, undergraduate or graduate

level, in environmental studies.Renewable: Yes, if the recipient maintains a B or better GPA, is a full time student and continues to major is an aspect of environmental studies.Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV


Natalie Jo Smith Scholarship FundEligibility

Attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University to pursue degree in nursing,

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education or ministry WV high school graduate Meet required university’s academic standards Active in Nazarene Church of the WV South or North District

Renewable: Yes, a four year scholarship based upon satisfactory academic progressApply: Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 (740-392-6868) or www.mvnu.edu

Todd Aaron Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund Eligibility

WWHS students Need and merit based

Renewable: Yes; must re-apply. Available for a total of four years contingent upon maintaining a 2.0 GPA. Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


Sophia High School Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Students having relatives that attended Sophia High School in Sophia, WV. Need and merit based. Strong average students are preferred Must be enrolled at a junior college, business school, trade school, college,

university or any other accredited post high school education program. Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV


Southern West Virginia Home Builders Association Scholarship Eligibility

Student whose parent or legal guardian has been a member in good standing of the So. WV Homebuilders Assoc. or whose parent or legal guardian is an employee of a member business whose job is related to the home building trade, which has been a member in good standing for the current year and at least one year prior to scholarship application

Awarded on the basis of a combination of need and merit. Apply: Use Southern WV Homebuilders Application and return to BAF. Deadline is April 1st.

Kathryn B. & Wilmer A. Stanley Memorial Not Accepting Applications

Dinesh Subbaraya Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Current graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School enrolling in West Virginia University, Morgantown;

Preference given to students majoring in the physical sciences; Acceptable fields of study are biology (first preference), biochemistry, chemistry,

physics, any health sciences: Based on need & academic potential.

Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens

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http://www.bafwv.org/publications.php




http://www.mvnu.edu/

Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

Sureka P.G. Scholarship Eligibility

Upper-classmen applicants. Preference to children of Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital employees (who

do not need to be from Raleigh County); Applicants must indicate their relationship to a BARH employee on their application. Made on a need basis, preferably to females planning to be educated in a four year

course of physical therapy. If there are no qualified applicants who are children of BARH employees, other

Raleigh County applicants will be considered. Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application materials and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste 203, Beckley, WV


Judy G. ThomasEligibility

Graduating Raleigh County, WV high school student Attended Beckley-Stratton Middle School Enrolling in West Virginia University Essay required :– In 200 – 300 words share what was the most difficult time in your

life and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of that difficulty? Additionally, please discuss any experience or interaction which you may have had with Judy Thomas during her tenure as principal at Beckley-Stratton.

Renewable: NoApply: Use BAF application with addition of your essay and submit to Beckley Area Foundation at 129 Main Street,Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide/Form

Ashby Thornhill Memorial Law School Scholarship Annual scholarships to students from WV, preferably Raleigh Co., who attend T.C.

Williams School of Law at the University of Richmond. Renewable: YesApply: University of Richmond Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Carolyn Bishop Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility

Provides scholarships to students attending Queens College and when possible to those who are of WV origin, with preference to Raleigh County.

Renewable: YesApply: Queens College Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Estelle Myers Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility

Provides scholarships to students attending the University of Richmond and when possible to those who are of WV origin, with preference to Raleigh County.

Renewable: YesApply: University of Richmond Financial Aid Office and use their application materials

Katherine Thornhill Scholarship

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Eligibility Students attending Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa, California.

Renewable: YesApply: Empire College Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Lynn Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility

Students at Furman University Renewable: YesApply: Furman University Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Warren Ashby Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility

Students attending VA TechRenewable: YesApply: Virginia Tech Financial Aid Office and use their application materials

Todd Family Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Trap Hill High School Alumni Scholarship Trap Hill High School Andrew Basil Holland ScholarshipTrap Hill High School Claude W. Walker, Jr. Family ScholarshipEligibility

Liberty High School graduatesRenewable:Apply: Contact Liberty High School Guidance Office or visit the Trap Hill High School Alumni Association website at

www.traphillhigh.com/ and click on scholarship page for downloadable application

Trap Hill-Liberty Citizens Scholarship Eligibility

Liberty High School graduateRenewable: NoApply: Use Trap Hill/Liberty Citizens Alumni application available from Liberty High School Guidance

Trap Hill-Liberty Citizens Scholarship Foundation, c/o Ms. Raylene Caron, Treasurer, PO Box 396, Bolt, WV 25817.

Sam & Maud Turner & Carol Anne Turner Memorial Eligibility

Graduating senior from Independence, Liberty, Shady Spring, Woodrow Wilson High School and the Academy of Careers and Technology.

Renewable: Yes; up to 4 years. Applicant must re-apply each year and maintain an overall “C” average or better. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste 301, Beckley, WV 25801


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http://www.traphillhigh.com/%20

Margaret Janney Vargo Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Need-based scholarship. Graduate of a Fayette or Raleigh County high school College upperclassman pursuing education in dentistry, medicine, or dental hygiene

at a college or university in the State of West Virginia. This scholarship shall also be available in post graduate programs (school of medicine, or school of dentistry.)

Renewable: Yes; student must maintain a B average. Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801.

BAF application available for download BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Walker Family Scholarship in memory of Peggy Walker and Sue ChapmanEligibility

Graduating WWHS senior Pursuing a degree in the arts Demonstrated 3.0 GPA Demonstrate both academic merit and need



Bill Weese Trades Scholarship Eligibility

Residents of Webster County, WV. Recent graduates and adult career-switchers seeking a professional trade or

retraining assistance. Must attend a trade school including vocational programs offering certification or

degree programs designed to teach specific employment skills. Additional requirement details available in application.

Renewable: Available for two consecutive yearsApply: Use Bill Weese Trades Scholarship Application available for download from

http://www.bafwv.org/documents.html and submit to Webster County High School Guidance Counselor

John L and Virginia Wilcox - Application Deadline is March 1st. Provides scholarship assistance to families needing help with tuition to attend a

Christian school in grades K-12; Christian based-home school or Christian school graduates pursing further education; or secondary school graduates desiring to attend a Christian college/university; or older students wishing to pursue further training/education.

Renewable: YesApply: Utilize the Wilcox Application available at http://www.bafwv.org/documents.html Make sure to use the application appropriate to your educational goals (K-12, matriculating seniors or non-traditional). Call 304-253-8306 if you have questions.

Wilkes Family Scholarship Eligibility

Students attending Concord University Scholarship is to be used for tuition, fees, room and board;

Preference given to a West Virginia resident and graduate of a Raleigh Co. high school

Requires written recommendations from two teachers who can attest to the candidate’s character and academic potential.

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Renewable: Yes; applicant must re-apply annuallyApply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Submit on-line to Concord University. Use Concord University

Beckley Area Scholarship application at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Rachel G. and Dorvie Williams Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Wiseman Family Endowed ScholarshipEligibility

Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards; Available to high school graduates residing in Raleigh County, West Virginia, who

will be attending the University of Charleston-Beckley; Preference shall be given to students pursuing a nursing or physician assistant

degree; should these degrees not be offered, preference shall be given to a student pursuing a degree in some allied health field.

Preference will be given to students who meet these criteria and who are eligible for little or no federal or state education grants, but who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UC-Beckley Office of Financial Aid

Renewable: Yes, if the recipient maintains a 3.0 average and carries a full academic load.Apply: Contact Carolyn Shean, Executive Assistant at University of Charleston-Beckley for application

[email protected] or call 1-877-345-5061

John Wood

Not Accepting Applications

WV Chapter International Association of Arson Investigators/Robert H. Foster Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Aid to an active WVC-IAAI member or a child or grandchild of an active member. Recipients must reside in West Virginia and attend school in West Virginia.

Renewable: ProvisionalApply: Contact Steve Crookshanks, PO Box 30, Fayetteville, WV 25840, phone: 304-673-1191, or

email: [email protected]. WWHS Faculty Fund Eligibility

WWHS graduating seniors. Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


WWHS Class of 1943 Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduates. Need-based scholarship.



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WWHS Class of 1947 Endowment Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduates who are considered college qualified but who are unable to attend college with out financial assistance.


The link is http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling


Current graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School who is college qualified but would be unable to attend college without financial assistance.




$1,000 scholarship each year to a male and female WWHS senior college qualified but who would not be able to attend without financial assistance.



WWHS Class of 1951 Endowment Eligibility

WWHS graduates, not to exceed $1,000 each, who are considered college qualified but unable to attend college without assistance.



WWHS Class of 1952 Memorial Eligibility

For one or more annual scholarships, each in the sum not to exceed $1,000 to a WWHS graduate or graduates who are considered college qualified but would be unable to attend college without financial assistance.




Woodrow Wilson graduate Need-based. Students with a C average or better will be considered.


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WWHS Class of 1957 Honoring Ruth Larew Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate with preference to WWHS Class of 1957 legacies.

Need and merit based. Recipient must have a 2.5 or better GPA and attending an accredited higher

education program including trade and vocational schools, junior colleges, four year colleges and universities.

Renewable: Yes, if the recipient maintains a 2.5 GPA and is a full time student. Must re-apply annually.Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


WWHS Class of 1958 Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

WWHS Class of 1959 Scholarship FundNot Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

WWHS Class of 1960 Eligibility

For one or more annual scholarships of $1,000.00 each to a Woodrow Wilson High School graduate or graduates.

Special attention given to WWHS Class of 1960 legacies.Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


WWHS Class of 1963Eligibility

Merit and need based Woodrow Wilson High School graduating student that is college qualified Must have a B average and not have received other scholarships toward a college

education.Renewable: NoApply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application.


Robert O. and Beulah “Boots” Wooton Scholarship Eligibility

Aid to a student attending West Virginia University College of Law, who is either a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, or who is a lineal descendant of a graduate of WWHS.

Renewable: NoApply: Contact WVU College of Law Financial Aid Office.

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J.W. “Jim” and Sallie Word, Jr. Scholarship Eligibility

Aid to student attending Concord University who has shown evidence of academic promise and financial need.

Preference will be given to eligible candidates from Raleigh County, WV. Renewable: Yes; must re-apply annually and maintain good academic standing. Apply: Deadline for applying April 15, 2016. Use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form


Wyoming County Community FundEligibility

Must be a Wyoming County resident; Enrolling at Wyoming County Career & Technical Center or Southern WV

Community & Technical College Wyoming/McDowell County Campus Students attending a Wyoming County High School or a Wyoming Co. student

currently enrolled at the Wyoming County Career & Technical Center or the Wyoming/McDowell County Campus of Southern WV Community & Technical College or

Adults returning to school after spending time in the workforce; Adults with a GED; Possess a 2.5 or greater GPA; Work experience or exceptional community service; Must not be on probation of any kind; This scholarship grant is for up to $1,500 to be used for the Fall 2015.

Renewable: NoApply: Use Wyoming County Community Fund Application available at: www.bafwv.org/publications

Irene Richmond Young Memorial Scholarship Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Dr. Nicholas D. Zambos Memorial Eligibility

Students in the “allied medical field” Rotates between University of Charleston-Beckley, Marshall University and West

Virginia University. 2017-2017 qualifying school is Marshall University

Apply: Contact

Scholarship Application DeadlineApril 1, 2016

A number of scholarships are offered through Bluefield State College & University of Charleston Beckley Campus. No application submission is required for these awards.

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Bluefield State College Nursing ScholarshipsNo application submission is required. Every Bluefield State College nursing student will be reviewed for consideration of available BAF scholarships according to each scholarship’s specific criteria and student level of financial need.

Ernest and Clara Bailey MemorialEligibility

Full-time WV student enrolled in the Bluefield State College nursing program. Preference is given to a first generation college student. Graduating high school seniors and college upperclassmen may apply. One scholarship annually

Renewable: Yes; recipient must remain full-time in nursing program, and maintain a “B” average.

Dan Janutolo Memorial Fund Eligibility

a high school graduate who is enrolled full-time in nursing program;

Dr. F. J. Moore and Maurnetia L. Moore Memorial Fund Eligibility

Demonstrate both need and academic ability; Preference given to WV residents; Must be a full-time student.

Ora and Roy Oberholtzer Memorial Scholarship Fund Eligibility

Male nursing student from Raleigh, Fayette, Mercer, Summers or Wyoming Counties;

Must be enrolled full-time in the nursing program; Both need and merit shall be equally considered in making the selection.

University of Charleston – Beckley CampusNo application submission is required. Every new UC Beckley student will be reviewed for consideration for available BAF scholarships according to each scholarship’s specific criteria and student level of financial need.

Ashton, Bledsoe, McCulloch, Tieche Doctor’s Eligibility

Raleigh County students attending University of Charleston-Beckley. Pursuing a health science/medical related field. Award one or more

Renewable: Yes

T. Arlene BeasleyEligibility

Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards; Based on financial need and merit; Available to junior and senior students attending the University of Charleston-

Beckley; Recipients must be from counties of Fayette or Raleigh

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Eligibility provides one scholarship annually for a graduate from a Raleigh County public high

school who is attending or is about to attend the University of Charleston – Beckley Renewable for a maximum of three additional years if the recipient maintains at

least a 3.2 GPA and remains in school without interruption.

Dr. A. G. BowlesEligibility

Provides a scholarship annually for one or more Raleigh County resident attending University of Charleston-Beckley pursuing a health related degree. awarded on the basis of need and academic ability renewable at the discretion of the UC-Beckley selection committee

Ruby A. CarterEligibility

Need and merit based for college qualified Raleigh County, WV high school graduates attending the University of Charleston-Beckley;

Preference shall be given to Woodrow Wilson High School graduates; Preference shall be given to those majoring in education; Upperclassmen as well as entering freshmen are eligible to receive this award. Renewable for three additional years if the recipient maintains a B (3.0) or better.

Paul and Ruth Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Woodrow Wilson High School graduate Attending University of Charleston-Beckley Both merit and need shall be considered Be carrying a full academic load

Renewable: Yes, for three additional years if the recipient maintains a B (3.0) GPA or better and carries a full

academic load

Hylton Family Endowed Scholarship Fund Scholarship Eligibility

Pursuing college degree at the University of Charleston-Beckley College qualified students residing within coal producing counties in southern West

Virginia (2012 counties were Boone, Fayette, Greenbrier, Lincoln, Logan, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Nicholas, Raleigh, Wyoming)

Recipient must demonstrate academic promise and financial needRenewable: No

Bethel Phillips Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Wyoming County, WV public high school graduate(s) attending University of Charleston-Beckley.

Available to need based qualified college freshmen or upperclassmen. Renewable: Yes

Claude Phillips Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Wyoming County, WV public high school graduate(s) attending University of Charleston-Beckley.

Available to need based qualified college freshmen or upperclassmen. Renewable: Yes

Dr. Charles H. PolkEligibility

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Need and/or merit based; Southern West Virginia student attending University of Charleston – Beckley

campus; College upperclassmen as well as graduating high school seniors who meet other

selection criteria may apply.Renewable: No

Matthias W. Powers, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Eligibility

Students attending University of Charleston-Beckley. Renewable: Yes

Albert M. Tieche MemorialEligibility

provides scholarship for a West Virginia student, preferably Raleigh County, attending University of Charleston-Beckley

qualifying student must show financial need and reasonable academic attainment. renewable based on financial need and reasonable academic attainment. Student

must re-apply annually.

Wiseman Family Eligibility

Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards; Available to high school graduates residing in Raleigh County, West Virginia, who

will be attending the University of Charleston-Beckley; Preference shall be given to students pursuing a nursing or physician assistant

degree; should these degrees not be offered, preference shall be given to a student pursuing a degree in some allied health field.

Preference will be given to students who meet these criteria and who are eligible for little or no federal or state education grants, but who demonstrate financial need as determined by the UC-Beckley Office of Financial Aid

Renewable if the recipient maintains a 3.0 average and carries a full academic load.

Other Possible Scholarship Sources

Although BAF has no affiliation with the sources listed below, these sites may be a useful resource.

www.cfwv.com www.collegeboard.orgwww.cityofcollegedreams.org www.workforcollege.orgwww.petersons.com www.kohlscorporation.comwww.scholarshipmonekey.comwww.scholarships360.orgwww.cappex.com www.fc2success.orgwww.workcolleges.org www.fastweb.com

www.findaid.orgwww.gocollege.comwww.coca-colascholars.org www.grfoundation.orgwww.collegequest.com www.collegeboard.com

www.scholarships.comwww.usnews.comwww.collegenet.com www.fastaid.com

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http://www.scholarships.com/

http://www.collegequest.com/

http://www.cappex.com/

http://www.scholarships360.org/

http://www.scholarshipmonekey.com/

http://www.petersons.com/

http://www.collegeboard.org/

http://www.cfwv.com/

www.freschinfo.com www.embark.comwww.srnexpress.com

www.sdfoundation.org/scholarships www.scholarshipproviders.orgwww.ed.gov/directloan/students.htmlwww.scholarshipamerica.org/christopherandbankswww.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-herewww.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

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http://www.bigfuture.collegeboard.org/scholarship-search

http://www.questbridge.org/for-students/students-start-here

http://www.scholarshipamerica.org/christopherandbanks

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