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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Helen and Albert Alvarez Memorial Scholarship
The Helen and Albert Alvarez Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for WV students. This endowment was created by Ramon Alvarez '62 and his wife, Mary, in honor of Ray's deceased parents. While neither parent was able to complete a college education, they stressed the value of education and inspired Ray to enter Shepherd College. Ray has served as the Foundation board president and is also the president of the Scarborough Society.
Helen Cook and Charles E. Barrow Education Program Fund
The Helen Cook and Charles E. Barrow Education Program Award is designated as program support for the Shepherd University education department, as determined by its faculty. This endowment was created through a trust established by Mrs. Helen Cook Barrow, a retired teacher.
Helen Cook and Charles E. Barrow Scholarship Fund
The Helen Cook and Charles E. Barrow Scholarship is designated for WV residents majoring in education. This endowment was created through a trust established by Mrs. Helen Cook Barrow, a retired teacher.
Helene Alvarez Bazzrea Memorial Scholarship
The Helene Alvarez Bazzrea Memorial Scholarship is designated for students majoring in elementary education. This endowment was established in 2006 by Ramon Alvarez `62 and his wife, Mary, to honor the memory of Ray's sister. Mrs. Bazzrea spent most of her career working in support of education at the Maryland School of the Deaf and the Little Bo Peep Day Care Center.
Hendrix Tennis Scholarship
The Hendrix Tennis Scholarship is designated for student athletes in the Shepherd University tennis program. This annually funded award was created by Mrs. Jessie Hendrix, a longtime officer and member of the Shepherd University Foundation board of directors.
Henry and Edna Snyder, Jr. Scholarship
The Henry and Edna Snyder, Jr. Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students from Jefferson County, WV. This endowment was established in 1994 by the late Henry and Edna Snyder, who were both graduates on Shepherd in the 1930's.
Henry W. Miller, Jr. Scholarship
The Henry W. Miller, Jr. Scholarship is designated for students majoring in environmental studies. This annual award is funded by grants from the Henry W. Miller, Jr. fund at The Pittsburgh Foundation.
Holcombe English Scholarship
The Holcombe English Scholarship Fund is designated for education majors with a concentration in English. This endowment was established in 2000 by donations made in memory of Dorothy "Dot" Knode Holcombe '55 and her husband, Stanley Holcombe '54. Both Dot and Stanley were English teachers.
Homer N. and Jane Beverly Staples Pankey Research Memorial Scholarship
The Homer N. and Jane Beverly Staples Pankey Research Memorial Fund is designated as general program support for academic research. This endowed fund was created by Dr. Homer R. Pankey '59 in memory of his parents.
Howard N. and Goldie G. Carper Memorial Scholarship
The Howard N. and Goldie E. Carper Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was established by Dr. Howard Carper, Jr. in memory of his parents.