We are no longer accepting applications for the 2020-2021 scholarships.

 Before Starting Your Application, Read What Happens When You Apply
The Beckley Area Foundation provides oversight for scholarship funds established by individuals, firms and organizations wishing to assist students in furthering their education. Many of the scholarships managed by BAF
are designated for use by students pursuing a particular field of study or attending a specific school. 
Additionally, there are scholarships that can be used at any college for graduates. 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 is using a ‘universal approach’. This feature allows 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 common questions on the Scholarship Application 2021 form.

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

If you have any issues creating an account or submitting your application CONTACT sharon@bafwv.org or CALL 304-253-3806.

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.

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 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

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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 10th             BAF Renewal Applications due today
January 15th             Online scholarship applications are available
March 1st                 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.
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 15th - 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.

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