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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Hungarian Student Scholarship
The Hungarian Student Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for Hungarian citizens who wish to attend Shepherd University. This endowment was established in the early 1990's.
Huntington National Bank Scholarship
The Huntington Bank Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for Eastern Panhandle, WV residents. This endowment was established by Huntington Bank, which is now owned by First United Bank.
I.O. Ash Memorial Scholarship
The I.O. Ash Memorial Scholarship is designated for secondary education majors. This endowment was created by Mrs. Nila Ash Saylor and Mr. Robert I. Ash in memory of their father, Irvin Ash, who spent most of his career as a professor of education at Shepherd College (1924-52). Following his retirement, Dr. Ash taught at Storer College in Harpers Ferry, and authored a book entitled West Virginia Educators.
Ida Elizabeth Hendricks Memorial Scholarship
The Ida Elizabeth Hendricks Memorial Scholarship is designated for developmental studies students at Blue Ridge CTC. This endowment was established in memory of Ida Elizabeth Hendricks by her husband Bill. Mrs. Hendricks taught developmental education at Shepherd for 13 years.
Imogene Coleman Davenport Riely Memorial Scholarship
The Imogene Coleman Davenport Riely Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award, with preference given to full-time students from Jefferson County, WV, with financial need and a 2.5+ GPA. This endowment was established by Henry Davenport, III in memory of his mother, Imogene Riely. Mrs. Riely was a member of the Shepherd University Foundation board of directors and was well known for her community work.
Jack and Pat Egle Athletic Scholarship
The Jack and Pat Egle Athletic Scholarship was established by longtime supporters of Shepherd University, graduates Jack ’61 and Pat ’60 Egle. The annually funded award will support student-athletes participating on the Shepherd University Women’s Basketball, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Volleyball teams.
Jack M. and Anna P. Widmyer Scholarship
The Jack M. and Anna P. Widmyer Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was created in 1988 by Jack and Anna '36 Widmyer to reflect their high regard for education and as an encouragement for young people to seek out and achieve higher goals. Anna returned to Shepherd as a professor of French and English from 1946-1950. Jack passed away in 1990 and Anna passed on in 2002.
James A. Butcher Education Scholarship
The James A. Butcher Education Scholarship is designated for education majors. It was established in honor of Dr. Butcher upon his retirement in 1989 after serving for 20 years as president of Shepherd University. Through Dr. Butcher's efforts, four academic buildings, five residence halls, and a maintenance building were erected on Shepherd's campus.
James and Frances Flagg Wilson Endowment
Some might say fate brought James (Jim) '50 and Frances Flagg Wilson together when they met as undergraduates at Shepherd University. A former member of the Navy and Word War II veteran, Jim felt blessed that he was able to attend college on the GI bill. After graduating from Shepherd, he rose to the position of vice president of marketing at Lockheed Martin Marietta Corporation. Jim and Frances raised three children and remained happily married for 64 years. On September 2, 2012, Frances passed away at the age of 83; Jim followed her exactly one year later on September 2, 2013 at the age of 86. Prior to their deaths, the couple made the decision to invest in the future of Shepherd University through a charitable remainder unitrust. The James and Frances Flagg Wilson Endowment is designated to fund non-restrictive scholarships in support of student athletes, reflecting both the couple’s appreciation for their beloved alma mater, as well as Jim’s love of sports. He remained an avid golfer into his early 80’s and played football in addition to baseball during his time at Shepherd. Criteria Designated for student-athletes
James and Katherine Moler Scholarship
The James and Katherine Moler Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for WV residents, with first preference given to student-athletes participating in the football program. This endowed fund was created by Shepherd alumni James '30 and Katherine '30 Moler. Dr. Moler served with distinction as president of the Shepherd University Foundation for 25 years.
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