​N. Joe and Alice Rahall Family Fund 

Eligibility
  • Scholarship rotates between eight designated schools Bluefield State University, Concord University, Marshall University, New River Community & Technical College, Nick J. Rahall Appalachian Transportation Institute, Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College, West Virginia Institute of Technology;
  • Need and merit based for graduating senior as well as qualifying college upper classmen;
  • Must have graduated from a high school in the 3rd Congressional District;
  • Commit to take at  least one communication class;
  • Pursue a major related to technology and economic development;
  • Preference will be given to those who are first generation college students and participate in some community service activity.
Renewable:  Yes.
​Apply: Contact BAF to confirm the current eligible school.
Congressman Nick Joe Rahall II started this endowment to honor his parents. Selection of the recipient of this scholarship will be based upon both need and merit. The scholarship is to rotate among students attending Bluefield State University, Concord University, Marshall University, Nick J. Rahall Appalachian Transportation Institute, NRCTC, SWVCTC, and University of Charleston. 

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