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 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. 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.
Jason Alan Easley Men's Basketball Scholarship
The Jason Alan Easley Men's Basketball Scholarship is designated for student athletes who are members of the Shepherd University Men's Basketball team. This annually funded award was created in 2021 by Michaella Easley in memory of her husband. Jason Alan Easley '00 was a varsity member of the Shepherd University Men’s Basketball program during his time at Shepherd, playing the position of guard. He attended Shepherd on a basketball scholarship and had always talked of paying it forward. Jason passed away in August 2020. His love of basketball ran deep, according to his wife.
Jason G. Regester Memorial Scholarship
The Jason G. Regester Memorial Scholarship is designated for male students in the nursing program. This endowment was established in 2003 by the parents of Jason Regester ‘02 following his untimely death in a car accident. Jason’s short life made an impact, especially in his nursing work at Johns Hopkins. He kept a journal throughout nursing school and planned to write a book entitled “Nursing from the Male Perspective”.
Jean F. Parsons Memorial Scholarship
The Jean F. Parsons Memorial Scholarship is designated for students majoring in nursing. This endowment was established in 1999 by Shirley Parsons in memory of her sister, Jean, and in recognition of her career in nursing.
Jean Skinner Baldwin Memorial Scholarship
The Jean Skinner Baldwin Memorial Scholarship is designated for elementary education majors with first preference given to residents of Jefferson County, WV. This endowment was established by Garza Baldwin, Jr. in memory of his wife, Jean Skinner Baldwin, who worked for years as an elementary teacher in Jefferson County. Upon her death from cancer, Garza sold the anniversary ring he had purchased for her to endow this scholarship award.
Jefferson County Degree Completion Scholarship Fund
The Jefferson County Degree Completion Scholarship Fund is designated as a general academic award for Shepherd students who are residents of Jefferson County, WV. This endowment is funded by an anonymous benefactor.
Jefferson Security Bank Scholarship
The Jefferson Security Bank Scholarship is designated as a general academic award with preference given to residents of Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties, WV. This endowment was established by Jefferson Security Bank, one of the premiere local banking firms in WV and MD.
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