​ Vargo Family Memorial Scholarship Fund 

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.
Apply:   Online Application - Click here!
Margaret’s husband Jack, her children and her grandchildren started this fund after her death in 2004. Born in Princeton, she spent most of her life in Fayette County. She attended Parkersburg Business College and worked in her parents’ Oak Hill grocery store. In 1948, she married war veteran John W. Vargo. They moved so Jack could attend the Dental School of the University of Maryland, and returned to Fayette County after graduation. They raised four children who all pursued professions in medicine or dentistry. In 1980, their elder daughter and son-in-law were killed in a tragic automobile accident. Granddaughter Jacqueline Ann Martin wrote, “She raised me with the wisdom and compassion of a grandmother, the strength of a warrior, and the spirit of youth.” Margaret’s son, local endodontist Dr. Jim Vargo, hopes that some deserving recipient of this scholarship will return to this area to work. The scholarship is need-based and will be awarded to a Fayette or Raleigh County high school graduate who is pursuing an education in dentistry, medicine or dental hygiene at a college or university in West Virginia. 

Subscribe to BAF's Newsletter

* indicates required

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.