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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Dennis L. Barron Scholarship
The Dennis L. Barron Scholarship is designated for deserving students who are residents of Jefferson County, WV. This deferred endowment was established in 2018 by Dennis (Denny) Barron '73, a Shepherd alumnus and lifelong resident of Jefferson County. Denny retired in December 2017 as the executive vice president and chief operations officer of Jefferson Security Bank, where he had worked for 44 years. He now sits on the bank’s Board of Directors. A lifelong participant in the local 4-H program, Denny has served as treasurer of the Jefferson County 4-H Foundation in addition to sitting on the board of directors for Camp Frame, the Hedgesville-based 4-H camp. He has also acted as Entertainment Chair for the Jefferson County Fair since 1975 and served for 28 years as treasurer for the Shepherdstown Fire Department. In 2016, the Shepherdstown Rotary recognized Denny with their highest honor, the Paul Harris Award, in recognition of his outstanding civic work. He has established this scholarship award in order to help deserving students offset the costs associated with higher education, as well as the cost of living after college.
Distinguished Graduate Studies Award
The Distinguished Graduate Studies award recognizes achievement in scholarship and professionalism in the graduate studies program. This annually funded award was created by former graduate studies dean Russell Porter.
District VI Nurses Scholarship
The District VI Nurses Scholarship is designated for high school graduates in District VI of the WV Nurses Association. This endowed fund was established by Mrs. Ruth Painter and the District VI Nurses.
Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
The Doctor of Nursing Practice Program fund is designated in support of the establishment of Shepherd University's first doctoral program. This annually funded award was established by Shepherdstown residents Paul and Lisa Welch, who are both actively involved in the Shepherd University campus community.
Dolores Snyder Smith Scholarship
The Dolores Snyder Smith Scholarship was created in support of West Virginia residents pursuing studies in the area of business at Shepherd University. The endowed scholarship was established by Shepherd alum and former president of the Shepherd University Foundation Michael A. Smith '89 in honor of his mother, Dolores Snyder Smith. Dolores passed away soon after the creation of this award, but her legacy will support generations of future students.
Don and Mary Mauzy Scholarship
The Don and Mary Mauzy Scholarship is designated for accounting majors from West Virginia who exhibit financial need. This endowment was established in 2018 by Emily Mauzy as a gift to her parents in recognition of their love and support. Don ’73 and Mary ‘73 Mauzy met as students at Shepherd, where Don majored in business and Mary in home economics. Don was also named a McMurran Scholar in 1972. Originally established as an annually funded award, the Don and Mary Mauzy Scholarship was endowed in December 2019.
Donald L. Myers Scholarship
The Donald L. Myers Scholarship is designated for Maryland residents majoring in business administration, economics, or accounting, with first preference given to students from Washington County, MD. This endowment was created by Donald L. Myers '68, who served as the longtime CFO, vice president, and treasurer of American University until his death in 2013.
Dow Benedict and Rhonda Smith Endowment for Art and Theater
The Dow Benedict and Rhonda Smith Endowment for Art and Theater is designated as program support for the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at Shepherd University. This endowment was established in 2020 by two retired faculty members: Dow Benedict, former dean of the School of Arts and Humanities, and Rhonda Smith, former chair of the Department of Contemporary Art and Theater.
Dr. C. Vincent Townsend EMS Scholarship
The Dr. C. Vincent Townsend EMS Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students involved in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia Safety Management Program at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. This endowment was created by members of the EMS community in honor of Dr. C. Vincent Townsend, who served as the regional medical director of North Eastern Regional Emergency Medical Services for more than 20 years. This endowment was established in tribute to his retirement.
Dr. Carl Bell Scholarship
The Dr. Carl Bell Biology Fund is designated for students pursuing a degree in the biological sciences. This fund was endowed as a result of a challenge issued by Dr. Philip Spaulding to the biology graduates of the Shepherd 1967 graduating class. These donations were made in honor of Dr. Carl Bell as a mentor and inspiration.
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