William James Tanner Establishes New Scholarship Fund Focusing on Music Education

As a result of his lifelong love of music, William James Tanner established this renewable scholarship fund in July 2022, to assist WWHS students in furthering their post-secondary education limited to Concord University.
 
Although James is a graduate of Concord University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, he is an accomplished pianist and has played for several churches, gospel groups and weddings in the Beckley area since 1965.

“We are excited to help Mr. Tanner develop this scholarship with the intent of supporting WWHS students who are musically inclined to attend Concord University.  This endowment will help students with collegiate financial assistance for years to come.”
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— Melanie Stewart | Scholarship Coordinator, BAF

Since 1985, BAF has awarded $4,959,930 in scholarships to recipients in Raleigh County and surrounding areas. In 2021-2022, BAF approved 294 scholarships totaling $432,283.24! These were made possible by the 188 scholarship funds created by our generous donors.
 
Anyone interested in donating to this fund may mail contributions with “Tanner Scholarship” in the memo to BAF, 1210 South Kanawha St., Beckley, WV 25801 or visiting our website at bafwv.org to donate online. If you are interested in starting a scholarship fund or leaving a legacy gift, call BAF at 304-253-3806 or email [email protected]. 

Support the William James Tanner Scholarship Fund