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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John P. and Linda M. Strider Scholarship
The John P. and Linda M. Strider Scholarship is designated for students majoring in accounting or business. This endowment was created in 2003 by John '68 and Linda '69 Strider in appreciation of the scholarship John received while studying business at Shepherd. He and Linda now own their own accounting firm.
John R. Conard Science Fund
The John Conard Science Fund is designated as program support for the Shepherd University science department, for which it funds departmental support, annual awards, and scholarships for division majors. This endowment was created in memory of John Conard '38, who passed away in 1999.
John T. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Chemistry
The John T. Reynolds Endowed Chair in Chemistry is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in chemistry. This endowment was created in 2010 by John T. Reynolds '64, a former member of the Shepherd University Foundation board of directors. The award is an homage to John's chemistry degree obtained at Shepherd.
John Thomas Reynolds Scholarship
The John Thomas Reynolds Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students with a 3.0+ GPA. This endowment was established in honor of John T. Reynolds '64 by his father, Thomas Guy Reynolds Jr. '33.
John W. Headlee Memorial Scholarship
The John W. Headlee Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award.
John Y. McDonald Memorial Scholarship
The John Y. McDonald Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for WV residents. This endowment was established in honor of John Y. McDonald by his son, Angus. John was a well-known citizen of Jefferson County, WV, world traveler, and strong advocate of higher education.
Jonathan Paul Daily Endowed Scholarship
The Jonathan P. Daily Endowed Scholarship is designated for applied mathematics students. This endowed fund was established by Dr. Larry Daily after his son's passing in 2011. Jonathan utilized his applied mathematics degree from George Mason University in his job at the Leetown Science Center, where he modeled insect populations in local streams. He had been published in the Journal of Ecology in addition to successfully questioning a methodology in his field at professional conferences. Larry felt Jonathan was well on his way to creating his own legacy in the field of applied mathematics at the time of his death, and created this award to perpetuate that legacy.
Joseph and William Byers Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph and William Byers Memorial Scholarship is designated for education or business majors. It was established in memory of two members of the Byers family. Several members of the family were graduates of Shepherd College.
Joseph C. and C. Marie Burkhart Memorial Business Scholarship
Shepherd graduate Beverly Burkhart Yeagle ’69 and her husband Merv Yeagle established the new Joseph C. and C. Marie Burkhart Memorial Business Scholarship in honor of Beverly’s parents. The endowed award will support students pursuing studies in the area of business.
Joseph J. Renn III, M.D. and Robin L. Renn Endowed Scholarship
The Joseph J. Renn III, M.D. and Robin L. Renn Endowed Scholarship is designated for students pursuing a degree in the biological and medical sciences. This deferred endowment was created in 2018 by Joseph J. Renn, III, M.D. '60 and his wife, Robin L. Renn. Dr. Renn graduated from Shepherd College with a B.S. in Biology and believes his undergraduate education provided him with a solid foundation for fulfilling his lifelong dream of attending medical school and pursuing a career in medicine. “I think Shepherd gave me my true direction in life and I wanted to give something back,” he said. Though Robin did not attend Shepherd, she shares her husband’s commitment to the university. Joe and Robin met while working at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, WV, where Robin worked as an x-ray technologist for 30 years. The couple is now enjoying retirement in South Carolina.
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