Scholarships and Aid

Through scholarships, we are able to fund the next generation's innovators and leaders of applied human sciences.

Applications and Requirements Available Scholarships

Application Requirements

Scholarships in the College of Applied Human Sciences (CAHS) are made possible by our loyal alumni and friends of the College; because of their generosity, CAHS can provide financial support to our students annually. Most college/school scholarships are based on demonstrated academic merit, major and rank, geographic location, and extracurricular activities.

Scholarships for current and incoming students

For Priority Consideration, Application Deadline: February 17, 2025

Scholarship Application Form

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled students in the WVU College of Applied Human Sciences.
The majority of CAHS scholarships are written for students with financial need; therefore, a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FASFA) MUST be completed. FASFA forms are available online and at the WVU Financial Aid Office. Please visit the WVU Financial Aid Office for more information about FASFA.
When submitting a scholarship application, students must upload a one-page personal statement, and their resume which includes an activities summary:
- Academic Background
- Honors/Awards
- Leadership Experience
- Academic and Extracurricular Activities
- Community Service
- Work Experience
- Any other information that you would like for us to know

available Scholarships

The following scholarships are available for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Ostrow International Award

This award honors Andrew Ostrow and is intended for students completing a semester abroad or short faculty-led study abroad experience. Acceptable uses of this award include course tuition and fees, travel, housing, food, and other educational activities related with the study abroad experience.

The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2025, at 5 p.m

Who Can Apply?

College of Applied Human Sciences students participating in international experiences sponsored by WVU can apply for this award. WVU sponsored international experiences include:

WVU semester abroad programs
- Fall semester 2024: a minimum of 14 weeks
- Spring semester 2025: a minimum of 14 weeks
- Summer semester 2025: a minimum of 10 weeks
2024-2025 WVU short-term study abroad (five weeks or less)

Awards

A maximum of $1,000 will be distributed each year.
Applicants to semester abroad programs (10 weeks or more) will receive priority over short-term study abroad programs.
For semester abroad programs there will be one single award of $1,000.
If no applications are submitted or awarded to a semester abroad program, the total award will be distributed to up to five applications for short-term study abroad programs (e.g., 2 awards of $500, 3 awards of $300, 4 awards of $250, or 5 awards of $200, etc.).

Use of Funding

Plane tickets, accommodation abroad, course tuition and fees, cost of visas, meals abroad, and other educational related activities that take place overseas.

Application Requirements

A complete application form.
500-word statement that indicates how this international experience will relate to your professional goals. Statements will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of the reply and the quality of the writing.
Two (2) references from WVU faculty addressing your academic achievements and leadership. References from outside WVU will not be accepted.
Complete applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 31, 2025

Application Timeline

Applications will be open until January 31, 2025.
Awards will be announced on or around March 15, 2025.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all full-time CAHS undergraduate students
GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher
Credits: Must have completed a minimum of 15 credits (prior to application).

Additional Notes

First preference will be to support a single student for a semester-long study abroad experience.

NSF Noyce Teach WV

This scholarship is offered through Eberly College under the Women’s Studies Program. The Noyce program is designed to address the need for highly-qualified science and math teachers by encouraging science and math majors to go into K-12 teaching in West Virginia.

Underwood-Smith Teacher Education Scholarship

The purpose of the program is to assist West Virginians interested in obtaining a teaching certificate and committed to the pursuit of a teaching career in West Virginia’s public schools. Due to limited funding, priority is given to junior, senior, and graduate students.

Osher Re-entry Scholarship

Thinking about coming back to school? The Osher Reentry Scholarship helps non-traditional students with the expense of tuition and fees.

Peter and Linda Zulia Endowed Scholarship

This award honors Peter and Linda Zulia.

Requirements

Degree: undergraduate or graduate
GPA: 2.5

Additional Notes

First preferences for applicant selection will go to Athletic Training majors.
A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year providing they continue to meet the selection criteria.

WV Association of Retired School Employees Scholarship

Information on the WV Association of Retired School Employees scholarship can be located at the link below

Charles Peter Yost Physical Education Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Charles Peter Yost

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
Class: sophomore - senior
Residency: Must have graduated from a WV high school
GPA: 3.2
Involvement: The recipient must have demonstrated interests and participation in community services and campus organizations.

Bob and Jean Wilson Memorial Scholarship for CPASS

This scholarship award honors Bob and Jean Wilson.

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate
Major: Available to all Pre-majors and majors of CPASS
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Student must be female
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a student in the PETE program

William A. & Anna F. Shuman Scholarship

This scholarship honors William and Anna Shuman.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Current or former resident of Preston Co, WV.

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a female student who meets all requirements

John Semon Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors John Semon.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Physical Education and Kinesiology
GPA: 2.8 or higher
Class: freshman - senior undergraduates
Residency: Must be a West Virginia resident
Need: must show financial need

Kelly Irene Osleger Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Kelly Irene Osleger.

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate involvement in professional or community organizations

Additional Notes

First preference will go to students studying in Physical Education or Athletic Training.

Old Pros Endowed Scholarship

This award honors the WVU Old Pros.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
Academics: The recipient must be in good academic standing
Involvement: Must show evidence of professional and/or community service

Eleanor Lantz Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded through the WVU Alumni Association in honor of Eleanor Lantz

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all Sport Sciences majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Student must be a WV resident

Bob and June Huggins Coaching Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Bob and June Huggins

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Coaching and Performance Science

Robin L. Hayhurst Sports Management Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Robin L. Hayhurst.

Requirements

Degree: Full-time Undergraduate
Major: Available only to Sport Management majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Must be West Virginia resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for graduates of Hundred High School (WV) or Buckhannon-Upshur High School (WV) or their successor.
Must show a commitment and involvement in community youth sports organizations to receive this scholarship.

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Doris Dorinzi Scholarship

This scholarship honors Doris Dorinzi.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Physical Education and Kinesiology
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Class: junior - senior
Need: Must show financial need
Residency: Student graduated from a WV High School

Louise Currence Christensen Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship honors Louise Currence Christensen

Requirements

Degree: Full-time undergraduate or graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors and pre-majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher

Additional Notes

Residency: First preference to students from Pocahontas Co, WV.
Involvement: First preference will go to a student involved in professional or community organizations

Fred M Coombs Scholarship

This award honors Fred M. Coombs.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.8 or higher
Need: Must show financial need

Additional Notes

Recipients may seek renewal upon making normal progress towards degree requirements.
Scholarship is not automatically renewed each year.

Tom and Jan Cook Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Tom and Jan Cook

Requirements

Degree Undergraduate
Major: Majors and pre-majors in Sport Excercise Psychology

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a student from West Virginia.

Forrest G. Clark Presidential Scholarship

This scholarship honors Forrest G. Clark

Requirements

Degree: Undegraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
Residency: WV Resident
Academic: Student must meet all requirements of the WVU Scholars Program

Additional Notes

Recipients are selected by program faculty from those deemed eligible. No application is available for this scholarship

W.A. Carruth, M.J. Pearse & K.J. Blakemore Scholarship

This award honors Wincie Ann Carruth, M.J. Pearse and Kittie.J. Blakemore.

Requirements

Degree: Full-time undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 3.2 or higher
Need: Must demonstrate financial need

Additional Notes

A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year provided they continue to meet the selection critia.

Marvin (Bucky) Bolyard Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Marvin (Bucky) Bolyard.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors and pre-majors
Residency: Current or former resident of Preston County

Dr. Roger Alford Alumni Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Dr. Roger Alford.

Requirements

Major: Any CPASS undergraduate major
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Student must be a non-resident of WV
Need: Student must show financial need
Ethnicity: Student must be African-American
Student must not be competing in intercollegiate athletic programs at WVU

Willie and Linda Akers Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Willie and Linda Akers

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher

Additional Notes

Major: Preference goes to students majoring in Coaching and Performance Science

Ed Jacobs Counseling Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate

Woodrow & Virginia Bonds Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate

Alex & Betty F. Schoenbaum Teacher Preparation Scholarship/Loan

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program

Additional Notes

Recipients must have successfully completed the undergraduate supervised clinical experience in a West Virginia school and/or have one or more years of full-time teaching experience in a West Virginia school; demonstrated academic ability and intent to teach in West Virginia.
Recipients must agree to complete a degree in teacher education. If the recipient chooses not to complete the teaching degree the scholarship must be fully repaid.

Ann & Bob Orders STEM Teaching Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Approved program of study leading to a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program in teacher education.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate high academic standing, as defined by WVU.
Residency: Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Arland Imlay, PhD Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Elementary Education
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.

Carter Family Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic ability.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First consideration will be given to a student from Raleigh County, WV.
Second consideration to a student from the Southern part of West Virginia (McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Wyoming Counties).
Third consideration will be given to a student from West Virginia.

Delmas Miller Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to secondary education majors.

Donna Hoylman Peduto Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipient should be making satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and/or the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for West Virginia residents.

Dr. Dianna M. Vargo Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Junior and Senior Undergraduates
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients shall maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for students who are graduates of Wheeling Park High School in Ohio County, WV.
Second preference will be for graduates of John Marshall High School or Cameron High School in Marshall County, WV or for graduates of Ripley High School in Jackson County, WV.
If there is no eligible undergraduate student, graduate students may be considered from the above preferred high schools.

Drs. Catherine Perry and Donald R. Cotten CEHS Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Certification, with emphasis in mathematics, sciences, or computer science/technology
GPA: Recipients shall have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for citizens of the United States of America (as allowed by law and institutional policy) and students who are not a participant in any intercollegiate athletic program and/or the recipient of any athletic aid.

Frontier WV Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Elementary Education
GPA: Recipients shall be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Jessee Frances Brown Lilly Scholarship Fund

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: 3.0 GPA or better

Additional Notes

First preference given to freshman students majoring in education who have graduated from a Wyoming County high school.
Second preference shall be given to students of any class majoring in Education who are graduates of a Wyoming County high school.
Third preference shall be given to any students graduating from a Wyoming County high school.

Leon & Mae Newell McKown Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to students residing in Calhoun County, WV.
Second preference is given to any West Virginia Resident.

Mary Ault Groves Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for residents of Nicholas and/or Preston County, WV.
In the event that a student doesn't meet this criterion, then any undergraduate from another county in the State of West Virginia would be eligible for consideration and be able to apply for the scholarship.

Margaret B. Fitzgerald Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to residents from Wood County, WV, followed by any resident of West Virginia.

Moore Family Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program with the intent to teach in West Virginia.
GPA: Recipients must be in good academic standing as defined by WVU.

Additional Notes

Students must be full-time status to receive this award.

William “Bill” Thomas McLaughlin II Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to residents of West Virginia.

William S. and Karen E. Bingman Endowed Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to students transferring from Potomac State College.

Jennifer Marie Baxter Memorial Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Child Development and Family Studies
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Paula Bajus Comfort Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Child Development and Family Studies

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Jerry Wilkins & JoAnne W. Woods Memorial Scholarship

This leadership award is offered in memory of Jerry P. Wilkins, President of the 2001-2002 Graduate Sport Management Program class. Jerry was an exemplary student, a leader among his peers, and one who exhibited the characteristics of wisdom, spiritual maturity, and humility. He consistently accepted the challenges afforded him without necessarily looking for acknowledgement. He enlightened every life he touched.

For these reasons, we have chosen to honor Jerry’s memory with this award to a deserving ethnic minority (first priority will be African American) student accepted into the On Campus Graduate Sport Management Program, and exhibiting Leadership qualities

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
GPA: Must maintain 3.0 GPA
Major: Must be accepted into the on-campus graduate sport management program
Need: Must show financial need
Ethnicity: Must be an ethnic minority
Involvement: Must show leadership qualities

Additional Notes

Applicants must be recommended by Sport Management faculty
First priority goes to African American students

Ostrow International Award

The deadline to submit an application is January 31, 2025, at 5 p.m

Who Can Apply?

College of Applied Human Sciences students participating in international experiences sponsored by WVU can apply for this award. WVU sponsored international experiences include:

WVU semester abroad programs
- Fall semester 2024: a minimum of 14 weeks
- Spring semester 2025: a minimum of 14 weeks
- Summer semester 2025: a minimum of 10 weeks
2024-2025 WVU short-term study abroad (five weeks or less)

Awards

A maximum of $1,000 will be distributed each year.
Applicants to semester abroad programs (10 weeks or more) will receive priority over short-term study abroad programs.
For semester abroad programs there will be one single award of $1,000.
If no applications are submitted or awarded to a semester abroad program, the total award will be distributed to up to five applications for short-term study abroad programs (e.g., 2 awards of $500, 3 awards of $300, 4 awards of $250, or 5 awards of $200, etc.).

Use of Funding

Plane tickets, accommodation abroad, course tuition and fees, cost of visas, meals abroad, and other educational related activities that take place overseas.

Application Requirements

A complete application form.
500-word statement that indicates how this international experience will relate to your professional goals. Statements will be evaluated based on the thoroughness of the reply and the quality of the writing.
Two (2) references from WVU faculty addressing your academic achievements and leadership. References from outside WVU will not be accepted.
Complete applications must be submitted by Tuesday, January 31, 2025

Application Timeline

Applications will be open until January 31, 2025.
Awards will be announced on or around March 15, 2025.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all full-time CAHS undergraduate students
GPA: 3.0 cumulative or higher
Credits: Must have completed a minimum of 15 credits (prior to application).

Additional Notes

First preference will be to support a single student for a semester-long study abroad experience.

Peter and Linda Zulia Endowed Scholarship

This award honors Peter and Linda Zulia.

Requirements

Degree: undergraduate or graduate
GPA: 2.5

Additional Notes

First preferences for applicant selection will go to Athletic Training majors.
A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year providing they continue to meet the selection criteria.

William A. & Anna F. Shuman Scholarship

This scholarship honors William and Anna Shuman.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Current or former resident of Preston Co, WV.

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a female student who meets all requirements

Kelly Irene Osleger Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Kelly Irene Osleger.

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate involvement in professional or community organizations

Additional Notes

First preference will go to students studying in Physical Education or Athletic Training.

Eleanor Lantz Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded through the WVU Alumni Association in honor of Eleanor Lantz

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all Sport Sciences majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Student must be a WV resident

Robert Hayhurst Semper Fi Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Robert Hayhurst

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: full-time Junior or Senior
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Location: must be a WV resident
Service: this scholarship will go to a student who has served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Additional Notes

First preference for Sport Management major
Second preference for other CPASS majors
Available to all students at WVU

Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Graduate Student Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Dr. Patricia K. Fehl.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Need: Recipient most show financial need

Additional Notes

Priority given to a first year Doctoral student studying Coaching and Teaching Sciences
Second priority given to a Master's student studying Coaching or Physical Education

Kevin and Karen Elko Scholarship

This award honors Kevin and Karen Elko.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Sport Management on-campus program
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate a record of public and/or professional service in the Sport Management profession.

Dr. Dana D. Brooks Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Dana D. Brooks who retired as the Dean of CPASS in 2019.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Level: Doctoral
Assistantship: Must hold a Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Involvement: Must show evidence of involvement in professional or community organizations

Additional Notes

First preference goes to students majoring in Sport and Exercise Performance Psychology
Second preference goes to students majoring in Coaching and Teaching Studies

Hazel Anne Johnson Rehabilitation Counseling Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia natives.

Woodrow & Virginia Bonds Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate

Alex & Betty F. Schoenbaum Teacher Preparation Scholarship/Loan

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program

Additional Notes

Recipients must have successfully completed the undergraduate supervised clinical experience in a West Virginia school and/or have one or more years of full-time teaching experience in a West Virginia school; demonstrated academic ability and intent to teach in West Virginia.
Recipients must agree to complete a degree in teacher education. If the recipient chooses not to complete the teaching degree the scholarship must be fully repaid.

Ann & Bob Orders STEM Teaching Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Approved program of study leading to a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program in teacher education.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate high academic standing, as defined by WVU.
Residency: Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Delmas Miller Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to secondary education majors.

Drs. Catherine Perry and Donald R. Cotten CEHS Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Certification, with emphasis in mathematics, sciences, or computer science/technology
GPA: Recipients shall have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for citizens of the United States of America (as allowed by law and institutional policy) and students who are not a participant in any intercollegiate athletic program and/or the recipient of any athletic aid.

Eddie C. Kennedy Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Literacy Education

Harry B. & Dora Morgan Heflin Graduate Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: The recipient may be working toward an advanced degree, pursuing additional areas of certification, or further developing knowledge in an existing area of expertise.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to any individual presently teaching in a public school in West Virginia.

Jill Clampitt Memorial Special Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an elementary education or special education program.

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to non-residents of West Virginia.

Leon & Mae Newell McKown Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to students residing in Calhoun County, WV.
Second preference is given to any West Virginia Resident.

Margaret B. Fitzgerald Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to residents from Wood County, WV, followed by any resident of West Virginia.

Moore Family Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program with the intent to teach in West Virginia.
GPA: Recipients must be in good academic standing as defined by WVU.

Additional Notes

Students must be full-time status to receive this award.

William “Bill” Thomas McLaughlin II Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to residents of West Virginia.

William C. Waters Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is for graduates of Clay-Battelle High School in Monongalia County.
If there are no applicants available from Clay-Battelle High School, other students who are preparing to become teachers, and meet the stated criteria, may receive the scholarships.

William S. and Karen E. Bingman Endowed Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to students transferring from Potomac State College.

Dr. Rogers McAvoy Educational Psychology Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Educational Psychology; other learning sciences graduate programs

Charles Peter Yost Physical Education Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Charles Peter Yost

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
Class: sophomore - senior
Residency: Must have graduated from a WV high school
GPA: 3.2
Involvement: The recipient must have demonstrated interests and participation in community services and campus organizations.

William A. & Anna F. Shuman Scholarship

This scholarship honors William and Anna Shuman.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Current or former resident of Preston Co, WV.

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a female student who meets all requirements

John Semon Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors John Semon.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Physical Education and Kinesiology
GPA: 2.8 or higher
Class: freshman - senior undergraduates
Residency: Must be a West Virginia resident
Need: must show financial need

Robin L. Hayhurst Sports Management Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Robin L. Hayhurst.

Requirements

Degree: Full-time Undergraduate
Major: Available only to Sport Management majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Must be West Virginia resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for graduates of Hundred High School (WV) or Buckhannon-Upshur High School (WV) or their successor.
Must show a commitment and involvement in community youth sports organizations to receive this scholarship.

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Tom and Jan Cook Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Tom and Jan Cook

Requirements

Degree Undergraduate
Major: Majors and pre-majors in Sport Excercise Psychology

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a student from West Virginia.

Forrest G. Clark Presidential Scholarship

This scholarship honors Forrest G. Clark

Requirements

Degree: Undegraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
Residency: WV Resident
Academic: Student must meet all requirements of the WVU Scholars Program

Additional Notes

Recipients are selected by program faculty from those deemed eligible. No application is available for this scholarship

Hazel Anne Johnson Rehabilitation Counseling Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia natives.

Ann & Bob Orders STEM Teaching Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Approved program of study leading to a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program in teacher education.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate high academic standing, as defined by WVU.
Residency: Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Carole Diane Cook Elder Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Carter Family Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic ability.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First consideration will be given to a student from Raleigh County, WV.
Second consideration to a student from the Southern part of West Virginia (McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Wyoming Counties).
Third consideration will be given to a student from West Virginia.

Donna Hoylman Peduto Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipient should be making satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and/or the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for West Virginia residents.

Dr. Dianna M. Vargo Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Junior and Senior Undergraduates
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients shall maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for students who are graduates of Wheeling Park High School in Ohio County, WV.
Second preference will be for graduates of John Marshall High School or Cameron High School in Marshall County, WV or for graduates of Ripley High School in Jackson County, WV.
If there is no eligible undergraduate student, graduate students may be considered from the above preferred high schools.

Harry B. & Dora Morgan Heflin Graduate Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: The recipient may be working toward an advanced degree, pursuing additional areas of certification, or further developing knowledge in an existing area of expertise.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to any individual presently teaching in a public school in West Virginia.

Jessee Frances Brown Lilly Scholarship Fund

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: 3.0 GPA or better

Additional Notes

First preference given to freshman students majoring in education who have graduated from a Wyoming County high school.
Second preference shall be given to students of any class majoring in Education who are graduates of a Wyoming County high school.
Third preference shall be given to any students graduating from a Wyoming County high school.

Leon & Mae Newell McKown Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to students residing in Calhoun County, WV.
Second preference is given to any West Virginia Resident.

Mary Ault Groves Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for residents of Nicholas and/or Preston County, WV.
In the event that a student doesn't meet this criterion, then any undergraduate from another county in the State of West Virginia would be eligible for consideration and be able to apply for the scholarship.

Margaret B. Fitzgerald Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to residents from Wood County, WV, followed by any resident of West Virginia.

Moore Family Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program with the intent to teach in West Virginia.
GPA: Recipients must be in good academic standing as defined by WVU.

Additional Notes

Students must be full-time status to receive this award.

William “Bill” Thomas McLaughlin II Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to residents of West Virginia.

William C. Waters Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is for graduates of Clay-Battelle High School in Monongalia County.
If there are no applicants available from Clay-Battelle High School, other students who are preparing to become teachers, and meet the stated criteria, may receive the scholarships.

Paula Bajus Comfort Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Child Development and Family Studies

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Peter and Linda Zulia Endowed Scholarship

This award honors Peter and Linda Zulia.

Requirements

Degree: undergraduate or graduate
GPA: 2.5

Additional Notes

First preferences for applicant selection will go to Athletic Training majors.
A student who is a recipient one year is eligible for consideration in any other year providing they continue to meet the selection criteria.

Kelly Irene Osleger Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Kelly Irene Osleger.

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate involvement in professional or community organizations

Additional Notes

First preference will go to students studying in Physical Education or Athletic Training.

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Bob and June Huggins Coaching Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Bob and June Huggins

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Coaching and Performance Science

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Graduate Student Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Dr. Patricia K. Fehl.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Need: Recipient most show financial need

Additional Notes

Priority given to a first year Doctoral student studying Coaching and Teaching Sciences
Second priority given to a Master's student studying Coaching or Physical Education

Willie and Linda Akers Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Willie and Linda Akers

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher

Additional Notes

Major: Preference goes to students majoring in Coaching and Performance Science

Ansel-Lynch Communication and Disorders Scholarship

Kathryn C. Vecellio Human Resources and Education Scholarship

Morgantown Scottish Rite/Dr. I.A. Wiles Scholarship

Norman and Martha Lass Scholarship

Scottish Rite Foundation Speech-Language Pathology Scholarship

The Peluso-Atkins Family Scholarship

Hazel Anne Johnson Rehabilitation Counseling Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia natives.

Woodrow & Virginia Bonds Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate

Edna and James M. (June) Beckett, Jr. Scholarship

Kathryn C. Vecellio Education and Human Services Scholarship

Lester H. Kincaid Memorial Scholarship

Ramsburg Family Education Scholarship

Alex & Betty F. Schoenbaum Teacher Preparation Scholarship/Loan

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program

Additional Notes

Recipients must have successfully completed the undergraduate supervised clinical experience in a West Virginia school and/or have one or more years of full-time teaching experience in a West Virginia school; demonstrated academic ability and intent to teach in West Virginia.
Recipients must agree to complete a degree in teacher education. If the recipient chooses not to complete the teaching degree the scholarship must be fully repaid.

Ann & Bob Orders STEM Teaching Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Approved program of study leading to a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) degree program in teacher education.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate high academic standing, as defined by WVU.
Residency: Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Arland Imlay, PhD Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Elementary Education
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.

Carole Diane Cook Elder Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Carter Family Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic ability.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First consideration will be given to a student from Raleigh County, WV.
Second consideration to a student from the Southern part of West Virginia (McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Wyoming Counties).
Third consideration will be given to a student from West Virginia.

Delmas Miller Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to secondary education majors.

Donna Hoylman Peduto Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipient should be making satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and/or the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for West Virginia residents.

Dr. Dianna M. Vargo Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Junior and Senior Undergraduates
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients shall maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for students who are graduates of Wheeling Park High School in Ohio County, WV.
Second preference will be for graduates of John Marshall High School or Cameron High School in Marshall County, WV or for graduates of Ripley High School in Jackson County, WV.
If there is no eligible undergraduate student, graduate students may be considered from the above preferred high schools.

Drs. Catherine Perry and Donald R. Cotten CEHS Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education; Master of Arts in Certification, with emphasis in mathematics, sciences, or computer science/technology
GPA: Recipients shall have and maintain a 3.0 GPA.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for citizens of the United States of America (as allowed by law and institutional policy) and students who are not a participant in any intercollegiate athletic program and/or the recipient of any athletic aid.

Eddie C. Kennedy Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Literacy Education

Frontier WV Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Elementary Education
GPA: Recipients shall be making satisfactory academic progress as defined by the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Harry B. & Dora Morgan Heflin Graduate Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: The recipient may be working toward an advanced degree, pursuing additional areas of certification, or further developing knowledge in an existing area of expertise.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to any individual presently teaching in a public school in West Virginia.

Jill Clampitt Memorial Special Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an elementary education or special education program.

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to non-residents of West Virginia.

Jessee Frances Brown Lilly Scholarship Fund

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
GPA: 3.0 GPA or better

Additional Notes

First preference given to freshman students majoring in education who have graduated from a Wyoming County high school.
Second preference shall be given to students of any class majoring in Education who are graduates of a Wyoming County high school.
Third preference shall be given to any students graduating from a Wyoming County high school.

Leon & Mae Newell McKown Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to students residing in Calhoun County, WV.
Second preference is given to any West Virginia Resident.

Mary Ault Groves Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for residents of Nicholas and/or Preston County, WV.
In the event that a student doesn't meet this criterion, then any undergraduate from another county in the State of West Virginia would be eligible for consideration and be able to apply for the scholarship.

Margaret B. Fitzgerald Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to residents from Wood County, WV, followed by any resident of West Virginia.

Moore Family Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program with the intent to teach in West Virginia.
GPA: Recipients must be in good academic standing as defined by WVU.

Additional Notes

Students must be full-time status to receive this award.

William “Bill” Thomas McLaughlin II Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to residents of West Virginia.

William C. Waters Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is for graduates of Clay-Battelle High School in Monongalia County.
If there are no applicants available from Clay-Battelle High School, other students who are preparing to become teachers, and meet the stated criteria, may receive the scholarships.

William S. and Karen E. Bingman Endowed Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to students transferring from Potomac State College.

Dr. Rogers McAvoy Educational Psychology Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Educational Psychology; other learning sciences graduate programs

Jennifer Marie Baxter Memorial Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Child Development and Family Studies
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Paula Bajus Comfort Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Child Development and Family Studies

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

John Semon Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors John Semon.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Physical Education and Kinesiology
GPA: 2.8 or higher
Class: freshman - senior undergraduates
Residency: Must be a West Virginia resident
Need: must show financial need

Kelly Irene Osleger Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Kelly Irene Osleger.

Requirements

Degree: Full time Undergraduate or Graduate
Major: Available to all CPASS majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate involvement in professional or community organizations

Additional Notes

First preference will go to students studying in Physical Education or Athletic Training.

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Dr. Patricia K. Fehl Graduate Student Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Dr. Patricia K. Fehl.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Need: Recipient most show financial need

Additional Notes

Priority given to a first year Doctoral student studying Coaching and Teaching Sciences
Second priority given to a Master's student studying Coaching or Physical Education

Doris Dorinzi Scholarship

This scholarship honors Doris Dorinzi.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Physical Education and Kinesiology
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Class: junior - senior
Need: Must show financial need
Residency: Student graduated from a WV High School

Carole Diane Cook Elder Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Recipients must be West Virginia residents.

Carter Family Foundation Teacher Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic ability.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First consideration will be given to a student from Raleigh County, WV.
Second consideration to a student from the Southern part of West Virginia (McDowell, Mercer, Monroe, Summers and Wyoming Counties).
Third consideration will be given to a student from West Virginia.

Delmas Miller Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference will be given to secondary education majors.

Donna Hoylman Peduto Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipient should be making satisfactory academic progress and demonstrate financial need as determined by the FAFSA and/or the WVU Office of Financial Aid.

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for West Virginia residents.

Dr. Dianna M. Vargo Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Junior and Senior Undergraduates
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients shall maintain a GPA of 3.0.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for students who are graduates of Wheeling Park High School in Ohio County, WV.
Second preference will be for graduates of John Marshall High School or Cameron High School in Marshall County, WV or for graduates of Ripley High School in Jackson County, WV.
If there is no eligible undergraduate student, graduate students may be considered from the above preferred high schools.

Leon & Mae Newell McKown Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in an education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is given to students residing in Calhoun County, WV.
Second preference is given to any West Virginia Resident.

Mary Ault Groves Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference will be for residents of Nicholas and/or Preston County, WV.
In the event that a student doesn't meet this criterion, then any undergraduate from another county in the State of West Virginia would be eligible for consideration and be able to apply for the scholarship.

Moore Family Endowed Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program with the intent to teach in West Virginia.
GPA: Recipients must be in good academic standing as defined by WVU.

Additional Notes

Students must be full-time status to receive this award.

William “Bill” Thomas McLaughlin II Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to residents of West Virginia.

William C. Waters Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.
GPA: Recipients must demonstrate academic promise.
Need: Recipients must demonstrate financial need.

Additional Notes

First preference is for graduates of Clay-Battelle High School in Monongalia County.
If there are no applicants available from Clay-Battelle High School, other students who are preparing to become teachers, and meet the stated criteria, may receive the scholarships.

William S. and Karen E. Bingman Endowed Education Scholarship

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate, Graduate
Major: Recipients must be enrolled in a teacher education program.

Additional Notes

Preference is given to students transferring from Potomac State College.

Hope Harper Loar Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship honors Hope Harper Loar.

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: Juniors – Seniors
Major: Coaching and Performance Science, Athletic Training, Physical Education and Kinesiology or Sport and Exercise Psychology
GPA: 3.0 or higher
Residency: Must be a West Virginia Resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference will be given to residents of Pendleton county
Second preference will be given to residents of Hardy, Grant, or Pocahontas counties

Tom and Jan Cook Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Tom and Jan Cook

Requirements

Degree Undergraduate
Major: Majors and pre-majors in Sport Excercise Psychology

Additional Notes

First preference will go to a student from West Virginia.

Robin L. Hayhurst Sports Management Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Robin L. Hayhurst.

Requirements

Degree: Full-time Undergraduate
Major: Available only to Sport Management majors
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Residency: Must be West Virginia resident
Must show financial need

Additional Notes

First preference shall be for graduates of Hundred High School (WV) or Buckhannon-Upshur High School (WV) or their successor.
Must show a commitment and involvement in community youth sports organizations to receive this scholarship.

Robert Hayhurst Semper Fi Scholarship

This scholarship award honors Robert Hayhurst

Requirements

Degree: Undergraduate
Class: full-time Junior or Senior
GPA: 2.5 or higher
Location: must be a WV resident
Service: this scholarship will go to a student who has served in the U.S. Marine Corps

Additional Notes

First preference for Sport Management major
Second preference for other CPASS majors
Available to all students at WVU

Kevin and Karen Elko Scholarship

This award honors Kevin and Karen Elko.

Requirements

Degree: Graduate
Major: Sport Management on-campus program
Involvement: Recipient must demonstrate a record of public and/or professional service in the Sport Management profession.

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