The 2021-2022 scholarship window is now open! You must complete your FAFSA and have transcripts ready to send when applying for your scholarship.

Scholarship Timeline

January 5th

• BAF Renewal applications due (First semester transcripts due for renewals)
• BAF Scholarship application   open

March 1st 

• BAF Scholarship applications must be submitted  (Any application left in draft will not  be reviewed)
• Please don't forget to apply for the PROMISE Scholarship Application 

May 

• Scholarship announcement

May 30

•  Second semester transcripts due for renewals

June 10th

• Must accept award and   confirm your personal info & which school you are attending (This is required before payments are made)

July 15th 

• Checks will be mailed​ to the schools.

How to apply...

     The Beckley Area Foundation provides oversight for 185 scholarship funds established by individuals, firms
and organizations wishing to assist students in furthering their education.  While the majority of scholarships
benefit Raleigh County applicants there are others designated for Fayette, Mercer, Monroe, Summers,
Webster, and Wyoming students. 

• BAF’s application process uses a ‘universal approach’ allowing the applicant to be directed to multiple

        scholarship opportunities, for which they are eligible, while completing only one common application.

• Following the creation of an account you will click the Apply button for the Universe,

        then complete the application's common questions.

• The next page will be a confirmation message identifying the scholarship opportunities for which you

        are eligible to apply, and which scholarships require answering supplemental questions. 

• You will need to review your additional scholarship opportunities, then select and complete supplemental

        questions for the Opportunities you have chosen to pursue.

• A separate Application will be created automatically in the system for each Opportunity to

        which you have chosen to apply.

Create Your Account

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. Complete all questions accurately.
4. Remember to upload required supplemental documents.
5. Retain a copy of all documents for your records.
6. Use your full legal name -- no nicknames!
7. Name on your application must match the name on your social security card.

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! Email melanie@bafwv.org or call (304) 253-3806

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Additional scholarship opportunities:

Oceana High School Alumni Class of 1966
(Must be a   Westside High School Senior)

WV Chapter of International Association of Arson Investigators 
(Must be descendant of a member of this organization) 

Each of these two scholarships has a separate application.  These also appear on the apply page. Make sure to use them only if you are eligible for the award.

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
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​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.

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The following scholarships funded by BAF do not have an application process.  Collegiate admissions & 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                                                               

• Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards;
• Need and merit based awards;
• 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).