​E.V. and Eleanor Bowman Memorial Scholarship Fund

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.
Renewable:  Yes.
Apply:    Online Application - Click here!
Dr. Bonnie Lila Bowman Thurston and Alfred “A.V.” Bowman established this fund in memory of their parents following the death of their father in Oct. 2004. The Bowmans lived in Raleigh County for many years. He was president of New River Coal Co., a board member of Beckley College (later MSU), and a 25 year member of the Beckley Rotary Club. The scholarship award is need-based and available to graduates of any Raleigh County high school who are of good moral character, have a B average and will attend an accredited college or university in WV.

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Address

1210 South Kanawha Street
Beckley, WV 25801

Telephone

304-253-3806

Fax

681-207-7242
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