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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Leona Henshaw Thatcher Eubank Memorial Scholarship
The Leona Henshaw Thatcher Eubank Memorial Scholarship is designated for juniors or seniors from WV or MD displaying excellence in speech communications or forensics. This endowed fund was established in 1990 by Margaret Eubank in memory of her mother, an active public speaker.
Leonard J. McCormack Endowment for Nursing
The Leonard J. McCormack Endowment for Nursing is designated, in part, as a scholarship award for nursing majors. This endowed fund was created in 1999 by Mr. McCormack with what was, at the time, the largest outright gift in the history of the Shepherd University Foundation. It will fund the equivalent of full tuition and fees for eight in-state, full-time students each year into perpetuity. The endowment is also designated, in part, as program support for the Shepherd University nursing department.
Leone Bent Stutzman Memorial Endowment
The Leone Bent Stutzman Memorial Fund is designated for general university support, as determined by Shepherd's president. This endowment was established in memory of Leone by her husband and sons. Ernest Stutzman, Leone's husband, was a professor at Shepherd for 23 years.
Library Miscellaneous
The Library Miscellaneous Fund is designated as program support for Shepherd University's Scarborough Library.
Lingenfelter Scholarship
The Lingenfelter Scholarship was created in 2013 by Monica and Bill Lingenfelter. It is annually funded scholarship award for a member of the football program.
Liz and Chris Giese Women's Golf Program Scholarship
The Liz and Chris Giese Women’s Golf Program Scholarship is designated in support of student-athletes participating in the women’s golf program at Shepherd University. This annually funded award was created in 2020 by Chris and Liz Giese, both of whom are avid golfers who would like to see more opportunities for women to participate in the sport.
Loats Foundation Scholarship
The Loats Foundation Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students from Frederick, MD, who are (1) orphans, (2) from broken homes, (3) have financial need, (4) have good grades, and (5) intend to pursue a career in public service. This endowed fund was established in 1992 by the estate of John Loats.
Louise Leonard Nelson Memorial Scholarship
The Louise Leonard Nelson Memorial Scholarship is designated for WV residents majoring in political science or global studies. This endowment was established In 2000 by Mrs. Nelson, a former WV state senator.
Lt. Gilbert Perry Memorial Scholarship
The Lt. Gilbert Perry Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students from Harpers Ferry or Jefferson County, WV. This endowment was established in 1977 through a gift from Mrs. Newton W. Alexander.
Lueck-Taylor Memorial Football Scholarship
The Lueck-Taylor Memorial Football Scholarship is designated for student athletes involved in Shepherd University's football program. This endowed fund was established in 1996 by Allen and Sara Lueck in memory of deceased members of their families, notably Pansy Taylor, Sara’s mother.