Scholarships - B
The Ernest and Clara Bailey Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: No application submission is required. Every Bluefield State College nursing student will be reviewed for consideration of available BAF scholarships designated to that institution, according to each scholarship’s specific criteria and student level of financial need.
- Full-time WV student enrolled in the Bluefield State University nursing program;
- Preference is given to a first generation college student;
- Graduating high school seniors and college upperclassmen may apply;
- One scholarship annually.
Apply: No application submission is required. Every Bluefield State College nursing student will be reviewed for consideration of available BAF scholarships designated to that institution, according to each scholarship’s specific criteria and student level of financial need.
Bales Family Scholarship
Eligibility
- Woodrow Wilson High School graduating senior.
- Based on financial need, academic ability, and participation in at least one school activity (sports, band, and clubs).
Coach Willie Barbera Memorial Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- Woodrow Wilson High School graduating senior
- Actively participated in cross country - Senior year and 1 additional year minimum
- 3.0 minimum GPA
Barger Scholarship
Eligibility
- Merit based award for a matriculating senior at Webster Counting High School, Webster County, WV enrolling at a technical, community or baccalaureate institutions;
- Must show intent to major in a STEM discipline (science, technology, engineering, math);
- Must demonstrate fulfillment in a STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts or math). This is to be accomplished through the submission of a visual or performing art project in a format of their choice (such as\s, video, portfolio, poem, music cd, ect.), that either utilizes STEM concepts or incorporates STEM principles as its subject matter. A statement explaining the connection between STEM and Arts in the demonstration submitted must be included. Involvement in arts component may be acquired through school or extracurricular participation.
- Documentation regarding enrollment in at least 1 advanced placement STEM course; should none be available, statement from counselor/administrator must be submitted.
Margaret Ann and Jerry L. Bays Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
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- Weighted for financial need, educational merit and personal character.
- Must be a matriculating senior at Independence High School located in Raleigh Co., WV..
- Post-secondary education at West Virginia University or West Virginia University Institute of Technology.
- Pursuing an engineering course of study.
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
Jerry L. and Jean D. Beasley Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: Deadline for applying April 1st. Submit on-line to Concord University; use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489
- Non-traditional Raleigh County student at least 25 years of age attending Concord University.
Apply: Deadline for applying April 1st. Submit on-line to Concord University; use Concord University Beckley Area Scholarship application form available at: https://apps.concord.edu/forms/view.php?id=109489
T. Arlene Beasley Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
- Annually, provides for one or more scholarship awards;
- Based on financial need and merit;
- Available to junior and senior students attending the University of Charleston-Beckley;
- Recipients must be from counties of Fayette or Raleigh
Maddison Faith “Maddy” Bennett Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
- Raleigh County students
- Evidence of merit and need
- Must have attended Park Middle School for a minimum of 2 years
- Individuals having served on the Park Middle School cheer squad will be given preference
Daniel and Cynthia Bickey Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: 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.
- 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
Apply: 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.
S. Monroe Bledsoe Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: 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.
- Raleigh County students attending University of Charleston-Beckley.
- Pursuing a health science/medical related field.
Apply: 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.
Dr. A.G. Bowles Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: 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..
- 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
Apply: 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..
E.V. and Eleanor Bowman Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
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- Need-based for a student of good moral character who graduated from a high school in Raleigh County, WV, and will attend an accredited college or university in West Virginia.
- Recipient must have at least a B average in high school.
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
Ernest V. Bowman Memorial Scholarship Fund for Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Eligibility
Apply: Contact Virginia Tech College of Engineering for application details.
- Graduates of Raleigh, Fayette, Summers, Mercer or Wyoming counties of West Virginia attending VA Tech.
- College upperclassmen (sophomores, juniors, and seniors) as well as graduating seniors.
- Engineering field of study.
- “B” average or better.
- Need based
Apply: Contact Virginia Tech College of Engineering for application details.
Lemma Fink Bowyer Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Students must be educated in public schools of Fayette or Raleigh counties;
- Full-time students majoring in the field of education;
- Rotating schools include Concord University, WV Wesleyan College and Bluefield State University.
Doris Merchant Bradshaw and Virgil Bradshaw Scholarship
Eligibility:
Raleigh County high school graduate attending a West Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in early childhood education.
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
Raleigh County high school graduate attending a West Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in early childhood education.
- Awarded based upon both need and merit
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
George A. Bragg Scholarship Fund
Eligibility
- West Virginia high school graduate attending a West Virginia college or university pursuing a degree in criminal justice, creative writing, or visual art.
- Awarded based educational merit with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Randall Broyles Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
- College qualified graduates of a Raleigh County, WV high school graduate.
- Based on merit and need.
- Requires an essay component: 400-500 words discuss one the following:
- Why you have selected your particular career path and what contribution do you hope to make to society with this choice?
- Discuss jobs you have held, your hobbies and interests when not working or studying?
- Describe your club memberships and your participation in community service or volunteer efforts?
- If finances were not a factor, what would you really want to do with your life?
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
Fred Burroughs Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
- College qualified graduates of Victory Baptist Academy, Raleigh County, WV
- Merit based to outstanding athlete.
- Award one to male and one to female.
Byrd Prillerman High School Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
- Need-based scholarship for Raleigh County students who live in the “Main Gulf” where the towns of Fireco, Hot Coal, Helen, McAlpin, Stotesbury, Tams, Ury, Amigo, Rhodell, East Gulf, Besco, Mead, Killarney, Pickshin, Slab Fork, Whitby, Winding Gulf, Affinity and Lillybrook once flourished.
- Preference will be given to descendants of individuals who were students or teachers at Byrd Prillerman School.
Apply: Online Application - Click here!
