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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James and Pamela Watson Scholarship
The James and Pamela Watson Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for non-traditional female students from West Virginia who are 25 years or older. This endowment was created by James and Pamela '97 Watson. Dr. Watson once served as Shepherd's Vice President of Advancement.
James and Virginia Kinkead and Hilda Beall Kinkead Scholarship
The James and Virginia Kinkead and Hilda Beall Kinkead Scholarship is designated for WV or PA residents majoring in elementary or science education. This endowed fund was established in 2007 by Shepherd alums and retired teachers, Jim and Virginia ’65 Kinkead in memory of Jim’s mother, Hilda ’28. It was their way of saying thank you to the professors who shaped their lives.
James Barry "Huntz" Hall Baseball Scholarship
The James Barry “Huntz” Hall Baseball Scholarship was established by James Barry “Huntz” Hall ’57. Huntz was a member of the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame and played on the undefeated 1955 Football Team. The endowed award will support baseball team position players, excluding pitchers and catchers, with a preference for students from the counties of Prince William, Stafford, and Spotsylvania and the city of Fredericks burg in Virginia.
James Bryant Memorial Scholarship
The James Bryant Memorial scholarship is designated for science education students. This endowment was established by Jeannette Bryant in memory of her husband, who was a well-loved teacher in the Fairfax, VA school system.
James Leverett Job Corp Scholarship
The James Leverett Job Corp Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students participating in the Job Corps program. This annually funded award was established by Drs. Alan and Barri Tinkler to recognize the work of the Job Corps and to honor James Leverett, academic manager of the Harpers Ferry Job Corps Center.
James R. Wilkins Educational Scholarship
The James R. Wilkins Educational Scholarship is designated for students from Frederick County, VA, who are majoring in education or environmental education. This endowment was created by Donna Downing in honor of her father, James Wilkins, who was involved with Shenandoah University during his life. Mrs. Wilkins became acquainted with Shepherd after a young woman who babysat her children expressed an interest in attending the institution but lacked the financial and emotional support from her parents to do so. Mrs. Wilkins helped the young woman pay her tuition and later established this scholarship in honor of her father as a way to help other financially dependent students.
James S. Hafer Memorial Scholarship
The James S. Hafer Memorial Scholarship is designated for political science majors. This endowment was established in memory of James Stanley Hafer, a former Shepherd College political science and history professor.
James W. and Sharon Devol Brown Scholarship
The James W. and Sharon Devol Brown Scholarship is designated in support of student athletes majoring in education, with first preference given to those who play basketball. This endowed fund was established in 2013 by Jim and Sharon Brown, both educators who spent their careers enriching young lives. It is their way of giving back to their alma mater, where they met and fell in love.
James Wright Endowment
The James Wright Endowment is designated as general support for various academic programs at Shepherd University, as determined by the president. This deferred endowment was established in 1999 by Shepherd alumnus James K. Wright, Jr. '70.
Janet Yvonne Riley Memorial Scholarship
The Janet Yvonne Riley Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award.
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