Beckley Area Foundation
Scholarship Application Site
Is Currently CLOSED

Application Deadlines for BAF Scholarships:

Raleigh County & Fayette County high schools is 11:45 p.m.  Friday, March 1st
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Webster County & Wyoming County high schools is 11:45 p.m. Monday, April 1st
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John L and Virginia Wilcox Christian Education (for post-secondary) is 11:45 p.m.  Friday, March 1st
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John L and Virginia Wilcox Christian Education (for K - 12 tuition assistance)  Friday, March 1st
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Oceana High School Class of 1966  is 11:45 p.m. Monday, April 22nd 
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Follow the instructions below to find out if you are eligible to apply for a scholarship.  
You may also contact your guidance counselor for more information.
​1.  Set-up your account at our online application portal here.
2. After creating an account and/or logging in, you must complete the eligibility quiz.   
You do this by clicking on “Start Eligibility Quiz” located on bottom right side of the screen.)
If after completing the Eligibility Quiz, you believe you may have answered a question incorrectly, OR you believe you should have been eligible for additional scholarships, OR you have extenuating circumstances which you believe make you eligible for additional scholarships, please contact Sharon Lilly at sharon@bafwv.org.

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Additional scholarship opportunities:
Concord University
The following scholarships are provided by funds held at BAF, however the application and selection process is managed completely by the university.  To apply or for more information, please visit
Beckley Area Foundation Scholarships at Concord University. 
​Application Deadline is April 1st   
​Jerry L. & Jean D. Beasley Scholarship
Concord University – Beckley Area Scholarship
Dorothy Elizabeth Lazenby
Leslie E. Lilly and Family
Albert Pennington Memorial
Wilkes Family
J. W. “Jim” and Sallie Word, Jr.

The following scholarships funded by BAF do not have an application process.  Collegiate admissions and financial aid offices evaluate students and make award recommendations based on established criteria.

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” 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 Scholarships
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:

1. Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards;
2. Based on financial need and merit;
3. Available to junior and senior students attending the University of Charleston-Beckley;
4. 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

 
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               

• 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.

 
Wyoming County Medical Field Scholarship
Eligibility                                                               

1. Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards;
2. Need and merit based awards;
3. Students who graduate from Wyoming County East High School (New Richmond, West Virginia), or Westside High School (Clear Creek, West Virginia), or Wyoming County Career and Technical Center (Pineville, West Virginia) 

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How to apply...

The Beckley Area Foundation does not select any scholarship recipients.  Committees at area high schools, school board offices, and the financial aid offices of designated colleges and universities are responsible for selecting all recipients. You can also contact area high school guidance offices and college financial aid offices for information for all scholarships awarded from BAF funds.
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​Each scholarship in our listing below has specific criteria and application instructions listed with it.  If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.  304-253-3806 or info@bafwv.org

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Online Applications

Printable Forms

Hints for Applying
Deadlines matter -- plan to meet early deadlines, if applicable.Don't wait to file the FAFSA--

1. Deadlines matter -- plan to meet early deadlines, if applicable.
   
2. Don't delay in filing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! 
   
3. Don't every pay to complete the FAFSA!
   
4. Complete all questions accurately.
5. Remember to upload required supplemental documents.
   
6. Retain a copy of all documents for your records.
   
7. Use your full legal name -- no nicknames!
8. Name on your application must match the name on your social security card.

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Scholarship Timeline

Deadlines

November 1st           FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) available at fafsa.edu.gov

January 15th             Online scholarship applications are available

January 20th             BAF Renewal Applications due today

March 1st                  BAF Fayette and Raleigh County high school Scholarship Applications are due, unless otherwise 
                                      noted.
                                      Students must complete the PROMISE Scholarship Application by March 1, 2019.                                                                          In order to be considered for the PROMISE Scholarship, the Free Application for Federal Student                                              Aid (FAFSA) must be received by the Federal Student Aid Processing Center on or before March 1,                                            2019, and meet the conditions for processing.
                                      Students who have not met the GPA and/or test score requirements, can qualify after March 1, but                                          must submit an application and FAFSA by the March 1 deadline.
April 1st                     BAF Wyoming and Webster County high school Scholarship Applications are due

May 8th-30th             Scholarship Presentations

June 10th                    2nd semester grade transcripts due for students renewing scholarships.

June 30th                    Must confirm with BAF your personal information and school attending before checks are mailed.

July 10th- Aug 1st       Scholarship payment checks mailed

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Any application requiring an essay will have instructions as to topic and length contained within the scholarship.  They may be written in a document format and then copied into the application.

When in doubt, ask questions! 304-253-3806 or click here