​Albert Pennington Memorial ​Scholarship Fund

Albert Pennington Memorial Scholarship Fund

Eligibility

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

Renewable: Yes.
Apply: Deadline for applying is April 1st. Use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489

This fund was established through the efforts of Albert’s daughter, Becky Absher, their extended family, friends, students, and teachers. Mr. Albert Pennington was a Fayette County educator. He taught and served as principal at Glendale, Layland, Danese, and Divide Elementary Schools. He also taught Adult Basic Education classes. The recipient of this scholarship must be a graduate of a Fayette County HS, attend Concord University, and major in education.

Address

1210 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801

Telephone

304-253-3806

Fax

681-207-7242

Privacy Policy

Confirmed in Compliance with National Standards Beckley Area Foundation is a member of the National Council on Foundations, Philanthropy WV, Beckley-Raleigh County Chamber of Commerce, Charitable Gift Planners of WV and WV Nonprofit Association. The Foundation will make available for public inspection the last three years of its tax documents, including Internal Revenue Service Forms 990 and 990-T (if applicable), any audit, and its tax exempt letter. If the request for any of these documents is made in person, the requested documents will be provided on the day of the request if possible. If the request is in writing (including email), copies will be provided within 30 days of the request. The requestor may be charged a reasonable fee for the cost of copying, plus storage. Questions concerning documents should be addressed to either the Executive Director or Board Chair of the Foundation.