This Is an Alphabetical List of Scholarships Available Through Funds Established at The

Scholarship Criteria Catalog

2016 - 2017

of 35 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!

of 35 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:

__Oak Hill High School __Academy of Careers &Technology Sam and Maude Turner William M. Harnsbarger & Carole Ann Turner Hindson Family Memorial Connie Louise McComb King __Clear Fork District Elementary Oak Hill High School Alumni John M. Greenwald/Clear Fork District Elementary School Albert Pennington Memorial

__ Daniels Elementary __Park Middle School Genevieve Bowling Lilly Memorial Maddison Faith ‘Maddy’ Bennett Memorial

__ Fayetteville High School __Shady Spring HS Hindson Family Memorial Charles D. Meadows Albert Pennington Memorial Christie H. Meadows Family Memorial Edna May Silvers Memorial Dennis Aaron Plumley Memorial Shady Spring High School Alumni __Independence HS Shady Spring High School Class of 1955 Beatrice Smith Evelyn L. Smith Independence HS – Sherman C. Trail John T. Scott II J. T. Scott II Memorial Sam and Maude Turner Todd Family Memorial & Carole Ann Turner Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner __Liberty HS __St. Francis de Sales School Charlene Hart Rena Pittoti Memorial Paul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco-Science Ann Lively Memorial __ Stratton Elementary School Troy Mitchem III Memorial Malvin C. Ross Memorial Trap Hill HS Alumni Trap Hill Liberty Citizens __Summers County High School Sam and Maude Turner Frederick and Mildred Sawyers & Carole Ann Turner __Valley High School Albert Pennington Memorial __ Maxwell Hill Elementary Maxwell Hill Community __ Victory Baptist Academy Fred Burroughs Memorial __Meadow Bridge HS John L & Virginia Wilcox Albert Pennington Memorial __ Webster County High School __Midland Trail HS Barger Scholarship Albert Pennington Memorial Edna May Silvers Memorial __Woodrow Wilson HS Page 3 of 35 Bales Family Walker Family Ruth Wray Gray WWHS Class of 1943 Henry Herring Memorial WWHS Class of 1947 Carol Hodges WWHS Class of 1948 Holloway WWHS Class of 1949 Emma Alexandra Larson WWHS Class of 1951 Max Lewin Memorial WWHS Class of 1952 / Dr. Lewis H. Kittle III Memorial Jo Lee Daniels Robert L. Kosnoski WWHS Class of 1954 Floyd & Winifred Sayre Memorial WWHS Class of 1957 J. T. Scott II Memorial Honoring Ruth Larew Peregoy-Sallack-VanMeter WWHS Class of 1958 Todd Aaron Smith WWHS Class of 1960 Dinesh Subbaraya Memorial WWHS Faculty Fund Sam & Maude Turner Memorial & Carole Ann Turner

__Wyoming Co. East HS __ Westside HS Sister Eileen Catterson, MD Sister Eileen Catterson, MD Bethel Phillips Memorial Bethel Phillips Memorial Claude Phillips Memorial Claude Phillips Family of John and Hettie Wyoming County Community McKinney Rinehart Memorial Wyoming County Medical Field Wyoming County Community Fund Wyoming County Medical Field

By the College/University You Will Be Attending:

__Bluefield State College __ Marshall University N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family BAF Marshall University N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family __ Concord University Jerry L. & Jean D. Beasley __ Mount Vernon Nazarene Concord University – Beckley University Area Natalie Jo Smith Holloway Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby __ New River Community & Leslie E. Lilly and Family Technical Albert Pennington Memorial College N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Wilkes Family NRCTC Technical Education and Training J. W. “Jim” and Sallie Word, Jr. Center __ Empire College – School of Law Katherine Thornhill __Queens College Carolyn Bishop Thornhill __ Furman University Lynn Thornhill __Southern WV Community and Technical Page 4 of 35 College Ashton, Bledsoe, McCulloch, N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Tieche Doctors Wyoming County Community T. Arlene Beasley __ West Virginia University Fund __University of Charleston – (continued) Beckley __University of Charleston – Health Sciences Beckley Louis Conte, Joe Mazzella, & (continued) Josephine Mazzella Memorial Daniel and Cynthia Bickey Margaret Janney Virgo Memorial Dr. A. G. Bowles Ruby A. Carter School of Engineering Paul & Ruth Hutchinson H. L., Catherine & Richard McBride Bethel Phillips Memorial Claude Phillips Ragland-Bowers Dr. Charles H. Polk Matthias Powers School of Law Ragland-Bowers Albert Tieche Robert O. & Beulah “Boots” Wooton

__University of Richmond – T. C. Williams __West Virginia University – Law School Institute of Technology Ashby Thornhill Memorial N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Estelle Myers Thornhill __Wyoming Co. Career & Technical __Virginia Tech Center Appalachian Wyoming Co Community Fund E. V. Bowman Memorial Scholarship Leslie Gates Warren Ashby Thornhill

__ West Virginia University Holloway Evelyn L. Smith Dinesh Subbaraya

By County

__ Fayette County

E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Albert Pennington Memorial Tech Ragland-Bowers (WVU Law / Engineering) John W. Eye Family Educational Edna May Silvers Memorial William M. Harnsbarger Margaret Janney Virgo Memorial Hindson Family Memorial Hylton Family

__ Mercer County E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Tech Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby Hylton Family Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas, Jr.

__ Monroe County John W. Eye Family Educational Fund

__ Raleigh County Page 5 of 35 Daniel and Cynthia Bickey James Vincent E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Mallamas,Jr. Tech Marshall University E. V. and Eleanor Bowman Maxwell Hill Community Memorial Christie H. Meadows Family Doris Merchant Bradshaw & Memorial Virgil Bradshaw Rena Pitotti Memorial & Ida Randall Broyles Pitotti Byrd Prillerman High School Dennis Aaron Plumley Memorial Memorial Ruby A. Carter Ragland-Bowers (WVU Law / Donaughue Nursing Engineering) East Beckley Ward V Donald L. Rasmussen-Paul J. Educational Foundation Kaufman Memorial John W. Eye Family Edwin and Lanier File Ratcliffe Educational Fund Memorial Leslie C. Gates Malvin C. Ross Memorial John Greenwald Clear Fork John T. Scott II Memorial District Elem. Mark Weston Smith Memorial Willa Spangler Grosse Nancy R. Smith Environmental Paul and Ruth Hutchinson Studies Memorial Kathryn B. & Wilmer A. Stanley Hylton Family Sureka P. G. Paul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco- Sam & Maud Turner & Carole Science Ann Memorial Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby Margaret Janney Virgo Memorial Genevieve Bowling Lilly Dr. Paul E. Vaughan Memorial Leslie E. Lilly and Family Rachel & Dorvie Williams Gloria Mills Mallamas & Robert O and Beulah “Boots” Wooton

__ Summers County E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Tech John W. Eye Family Educational Fund Hylton Family Marshall University Ora Snuffer & Walter Roy Oberholtzer Memorial F. W. and Mildred P. Sawyers

__ Webster County Barger Jean Thompson Douglas Bill Weese Trades John Wood

__ Wyoming County E. V. Bowman Memorial for VA Tech Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. John W. Eye Family Educational Fund Hylton Family Marshall University Ora Snuffer & Walter Roy Oberholtzer Memorial Bethel Phillips Memorial Claude Phillips Memorial Ragland-Bowers (WVU Law / Engineering) Family of John and Hettie McKinney Rinehart Memorial Page 6 of 35 Wyoming County Community Fund

By Field of Study

__ Business John W. Eye Family

John W. Eye Family __ Health Science / Medical Evelyn L. Smith Ashton, Bledsoe, McCulloch, __ Christian Education / Ministry Tieche Doctors’ Natalie Jo Smith Sister Eileen C. Catterson, M.D. John L and Virginia Wilcox Louise Conte, Joe Mazzella,& Josephine __ Creative Arts Mazzella Memorial Evelyn L. Smith Donaghue Nursing Walker Family Willa Spangler Grosse (nursing) Dr. Owen C. Meadows Jr. & __ Economic & Technology Brenda J Development Meadows (nursing) N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Rena Pitotti & Ida Pitotti (nursing) __ Education Donald L. Rasmussen-Paul J. Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Kaufman l (English/Fine Arts) (preferred field) Doris Merchant Bradshaw & Natalie Jo Smith (nursing) Virgil Bradshaw Sureka P. G. (physical therapy Ruby A. Carter preferred) Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby Margaret Janney Vargo Scholarship Memorial (dental) Albert Pennington Memorial Dr. Paul E. Vaughan (nursing) Rena Pitotti & Ida Pitotti Dr. Nicholas D. Zambos (rotates Natalie Jo Smith schools)

__ Engineering __ Law Appalachian Mountain State Bar Association Leslie C. Gates Brown Wesley Payne Fellowship W. L., Catherine & Richard Ragland Bowers McBride Memorial Ashby Thornhill Memorial Law Dennis Aaron Plumley Robert O. and Beulah “Boots” Ragland-Bowers Wooton

__ Environmental Studies __ Mathematics/Science Related Nancy R. Smith Ruth Wray Gray Paul L. and Donna M. Kyle Eco- Henry Herring Memorial Science Edwin and Lanier Rile Ratcliffe Memorial Dinesh Subbaraya Memorial __ Finance

Miscellaneous

I. Church Perry Memorial United Methodist Rena Pitotti Memorial & Ida Pitotti

of 35 Natalie Jo Smith Memorial United Methodist Temple - Hutchens

II. Rotating Scholarships

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

Judge C. Berkley & Lee Lilly WVU Institute of Technology West Virginia Wesleyan Duke University WVU-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 College Dr. 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

of 35 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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

of 35 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-renewable Apply: 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: Yes Apply: 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 Scholarship Eligibility  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 preference Renewable: No 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 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 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

of 35 Ernest V. Bowman Memorial Scholarship Fund for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Eligibility . 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 apply as 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: No Apply: 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? . One award Renewable: Yes; three additional years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and carries a full academic load.

of 35 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: No Apply: 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 award Renewable: 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. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Sister Eileen C. Catterson, MD Scholarship Eligibility  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 renewable Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Concord University—Beckley Area Scholarship Eligibility  Beckley area students attending Concord University. Renewable: Yes Apply: 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.  One Award Renewable: Yes; until recipient graduates but, they must maintain at least a “C” average. Apply: Contact WVU School of Health Sciences Financial Aid Office. Page 12 of 35 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. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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 load Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St. Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Leslie C. Gates Family Endowment Eligibility  Raleigh County graduates attending Virginia Tech and majoring in engineering.  Award one or more. Renewable: Yes Apply: 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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling John M. Greenwald Clear Fork District Elementary School Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

of 35 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 Fund Not 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: No Apply: 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-based Renewable: No Apply: 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.

Carl J. Hodges Scholarship Eligibility  Woodrow Wilson High School Softball/baseball athlete graduate who needs financial assistance in order to attend college. Page 14 of 35 Renewable: No Apply: Use 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 Holloway 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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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: No Apply: Independence High School Guidance office and use their application materials. http://www.edline.net/pages/Independence_High_School/Guidance_Dept/IHS_Counselor_Info rmation/SCHOLARSHIPS

Connie Louise McComb King Eligibility:  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 Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

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

of 35 Elibigility . 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: No Apply: 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 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 BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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

of 35 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: No Apply: 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: No Apply: 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: Yes Apply: 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 Scholarship Eligibility: 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

Not Accepting Applications for 2016-2017

Mark Twain High School Alumni Association Scholarship June 1st application deadline Eligibility Page 17 of 35  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.html Must 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: No Apply: 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 scores Renewable: No Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste 301, Beckley, WV 25801 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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: Yes Apply: 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 considered Apply: 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 BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Charles D. Meadows Memorial Scholarship Page 18 of 35 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 Family Eligibility . 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 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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

Troy Mitchem III Memorial Scholarship Criteria . Need based . College qualified graduates of Liberty High School . Recipient must have been active in one or more school approved extra-curricular activities Renewable: No Selection: 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 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

of 35 . Financial need for assistance with their education Apply: Contact Mountain State Bar Association for details.

NRCTC Education & Technical Training Center Scholarship Eligibility . 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.pdf Contact 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 Belding Oak Hill High School-Collins High School Alumni Associaiton – Robert C. & Bertie Massey Eligibility . Current graduate or attended Oak Hill High School Renewable: Yes; provided criteria is met. Apply: May 1st Application Deadline - Confirm any changes on the Alumni Association’s website Contact Oak Hill High School guidance counselor for application materials or Visit 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 available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

Peregoy-Sallack-VanMeter Scholarship Eligibility

of 35  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 annually Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

Perry Memorial United Methodist Church Scholarship Eligibility . Qualifying high school seniors of Perry Memorial United Methodist Church, Shady Spring, WV. Renewable: No Apply: 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. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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: Yes Apply: Contact WVU School of Law Financial Aid Office, or WVU School of Engineering & Mineral Resources Financial Aid Office

N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family 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 Page 21 of 35 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 Memorial Eligibility  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: No Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation at, 129 Main St., Ste. 301, Beckley, WV 25801. BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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: No Apply: Use BAF application and submit to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street Ste 203, Beckley, WV 25801 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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 Renewable: No Apply: Summers County High School Guidance Office and use their application materials.

Floyd & Winifred Sayre Memorial

of 35 Eligibility . Woodrow Wilson High School graduates. . Awarded on the basis of need and academic ability. Renewable: No Apply: . 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: No Apply: 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 graduates Renewable: 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: No Apply: 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. . Need-based scholarship . One award each high school Renewable: No Apply: 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., Page 23 of 35 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: No Apply: Independence High School guidance office and use their application materials. http://www.edline.net/pages/Independence_High_School/Guidance_Dept/IHS_Counselor_Info rmation/SCHOLARSHIPS

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

Nancy R. Smith Environmental Studies Scholarship Fund Eligibility . 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 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Natalie Jo Smith Scholarship Fund Eligibility . Attending Mount Vernon Nazarene University to pursue degree in nursing, 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 progress Apply: Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 800 Martinsburg Rd., Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 (740-392-6868) or www.mvnu.edu

of 35 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. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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: No Apply: Use BAF application and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main Street, Ste. 301, Beckley, WV BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens 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

of 35 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: No Apply: Use BAF application materials and return to Beckley Area Foundation, 129 Main St., Ste 203, Beckley, WV BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

Judy G. Thomas Eligibility . 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: No Apply: 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: Yes Apply: 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: Yes Apply: 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: Yes Apply: University of Richmond Financial Aid Office and use their application materials

Katherine Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility . Students attending Empire College School of Law, Santa Rosa, California. Renewable: Yes Apply: Empire College Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Lynn Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility . Students at Furman University Page 26 of 35 Renewable: Yes Apply: Furman University Financial Aid Office and use their application materials.

Warren Ashby Thornhill Scholarship Eligibility . Students attending VA Tech Renewable: Yes Apply: 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 Scholarship Trap Hill High School Claude W. Walker, Jr. Family Scholarship Eligibility . Liberty High School graduates Renewable: 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 graduate Renewable: No Apply: 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 BAF application available for download at BAF Scholarship Application Guide & Form

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. Page 27 of 35 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 Chapman Eligibility  Graduating WWHS senior  Pursuing a degree in the arts  Demonstrated 3.0 GPA  Demonstrate both academic merit and need Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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 years Apply: 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: Yes Apply: 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. Renewable: Yes; applicant must re-apply annually Apply: 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

of 35 Wiseman Family Endowed Scholarship 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: 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: Provisional Apply: 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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

WWHS Class of 1943 Scholarship Eligibility . Woodrow Wilson High School graduates. . Need-based scholarship. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

of 35 WWHS Class of 1948 Scholarship Eligibility . Current graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School who is college qualified but would be unable to attend college without financial assistance. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

WWHS Class of 1949 Scholarship Eligibility . $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. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

WWHS Class of 1954 Scholarship Eligibility . Woodrow Wilson graduate . Need-based. . Students with a C average or better will be considered. Renewable: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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-

of 35 apply annually. Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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

WWHS Class of 1959 Scholarship Fund Not 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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is: http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

WWHS Class of 1963 Eligibility  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: No Apply: Go to the WWHS Counseling Department Edline Webpage for the Citizens Scholarship Application. The link is http://bit.ly/WWHS_Counseling

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: No Apply: Contact WVU College of Law Financial Aid Office.

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

Wyoming County Community Fund Eligibility

of 35  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: No Apply: 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 Deadline April 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.

Bluefield State College Nursing Scholarships No 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 Memorial Eligibility  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” Page 32 of 35 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 Campus No 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 Beasley Eligibility

 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

Daniel and Cynthia Bickey 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. Bowles Eligibility  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

of 35 Ruby A. Carter Eligibility  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 need Renewable: 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. Polk Eligibility  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 Memorial Eligibility Page 34 of 35  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.

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