Raleigh County scholarship applications
are now closed.​

THE GENERAL APPLICATION DEADLINE WAS MARCH 23, 2018. 
We do however have a few applications for outlying counties still available. Please follow the instructions below to find out if you qualify.  You may also contact your guidance counselor for more information.
​1. Before you can apply, you must watch this brief instructional video.
2. Set-up an account for our online application portal here.
3. After creating an account and/or logging in, you must complete the eligibility quiz in order to access scholarship applications.
(You do this by clicking on “Start Eligibility Quiz” on the 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.

** You do not need an access code. Please disregard that field.**

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 https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489   

​Jerry L. & Jean D. Beasley Scholarship
Concord University – Beckley Area Scholarship
Holloway
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

1. Deadlines matter -- plan to meet early deadlines, if applicable.
   
   
2. Complete all questions accurately and legibly (if not online).
   
   
3. Don't wait until you are admitted to file the FAFSA.
   
   
4. Retain a copy of all documents for your records.
   
   
5. Use your full legal name -- no nicknames!
   
   
6. 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

February 10th          BAF Renewal Applications due today

March 23rd               All Scholarship applications are due, unless otherwise noted.  
                                 
                                  Promise Scholarship Application, application for WV state level financial aid; to be considered for this
                                  aid, your FAFSA must also be completed and received by the Federal Student Aid Processing Center on
                                  or before March 1, and meet the conditions for processing.
 
May 1st                    Oak Hill/Collins High School Scholarship Application due
                                 Mark Twain High School Scholarship Application due
​                                 Webster County High School Scholarship Applications due

May 8th-30th            Scholarship Presentations

June 25th                 2nd semester grade transcripts due for students renewing scholarships.

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

July 20th- Aug 15th    Scholarship payment checks mailed

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Please Note:  The following scholarship require essays in addition to the BAF application form.  All essays should be typed in 12 pt font, double spaced, with 1” margins.

Dr. Randall Broyles Scholarship:  In 400 – 500 words tell me why you chose the career path you will pursue in college.  What overall contribution do you hope to make in society with this career choice?  What jobs have you held (paper boy/girl, babysitting, yard work, waiter, etc.)?  What are your hobbies when you are not studying?  If finances were not a factor, what would you (from deep within your heart) really want to do with your life? 

Connie Louise McComb King Memorial Scholarship:  In 300-1000 words describe how your background makes you a special candidate for this scholarship. 

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