While the Foundation administers certain aspects of the privately funded scholarships, it does not award them. To learn more about the scholarship award process, please contact the Shepherd Financial Aid Office at [email protected] (Include student ID and name).
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Dave Lewis Memorial Shepherd Football Offensive Line Scholarship
The Dave Lewis Memorial Shepherd Football Offensive Line Scholarship is designated in support of a non-transfer member of the Shepherd University Football Team in the position of offensive lineman. This annually funded award was established in January 2016 by the Lewis family of Shepherdstown to honor its patriarch, David L. Lewis '74. Dave was a big fan of the game of football and firmly believed it teaches young men discipline and hard work, and that the teamwork involved is unlike any other game. He played for the Shepherd University Rams in the position of offensive lineman. Recipients of the Dave Lewis Memorial Shepherd Football Offensive Line Scholarship are selected by Coach Monte Cater and must also be in good academic and social standing at Shepherd University.
David "Ed" Fincham Scholarship for Physical Education and Athletics
The David "Ed" Fincham Scholarship for Physical Education and Athletics is designated for students pursuing studies in the areas of physical education, teaching, recreation and sports, health promotion and exercise sciences, and coaching at Shepherd University. This endowment was created in 2020 by Sophia Arvon Fincham and her sons, Chris Fincham '95 and Andrew Fincham '00, in memory of their husband and father. David Fincham served Shepherd athletics as an assistant football coach, as well as head coach for the university's golf and women's basketball programs. He is the all-time winningest coach for the latter with 153 wins, and coached several Hall of Fame inductees over his 12-year tenure. He also served as director of intramurals at Shepherd for 12 years and was instrumental in training numerous students who later became successful athletic officials.
David and Betsy Newlin Scholarship
The David and Betsy Newlin Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowed fund was created by David ‘76 and Betsy ’78 Newlin in 2004 to give back to Shepherd University and to encourage and support students whose parents have no background or experience in higher education. David was employed by Shepherd for 12 years.
David C. Eldridge Scholarship
The David C. Eldridge Scholarship is designated for WV residents pursuing a degree in one of the sciences. This endowment was established in 2002 to honor Dr. David Eldridge, who retired after 28 years as a professor of physics at Shepherd University. Dr. Eldridge passed away in 2010.
David L. Dunlop Honors Scholarship
The David Dunlop Honors Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students in the Honors Program. This endowed fund was established to honor Dr. David Dunlop, Shepherd University's 14th president.
Dawn E. Beaumont University Faculty Excellence Fund
The Dawn E. Beaumont University Faculty Excellence Fund is designated for faculty excellence awards for visiting professors, alumni or dignitaries as determined by the president of Shepherd University. This endowment was created in 2012 by the proceeds of the Dawn E. Beaumont estate.
Dayton and Donna Hinke Scholarship
The Dayton and Donna Hinke Endowed Scholarship is designated as a general academic award with preference given to WV residents. This endowment was established by Donna Hinke in memory of her husband.
Deborah Dhayer Scholarship
The Deborah Dhayer Scholarship is designated for female student athletes, with preference given to those who play softball and women's basketball. This endowed fund was created by former Shepherd Foundation Board member Deborah Dhayer '74, who is an avid supporter of women's athletics.
Delta Sigma Pi, Epsilon Kappa Alumni Association Scholarship
The Delta Sigma Pi, Epsilon Kappa Alumni Association Scholarship was created in 2013 and is to be awarded to students enrolled at Shepherd University who are a member of the Shepherd University business fraternity Delta Sigma Pi, Epsilon Kappa Chapter.
Dennis Frye Civil War Semester Scholarship
The Dennis Frye Civil War Semester Scholarship was created by Dennis Frye in 2019. This scholarship is awarded to students enrolled at Shepherd University for the Civil War Semester program.
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