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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M. Douglas Harlan Endowment
The M. Douglass Harlan Endowment for the Community College is designated for single, head-of-household females who are enrolled full-time at Blue Ridge CTC or for full-time female employees of Blue Ridge CTC. The endowment was established in 1998 through M. Douglass Harlan and his family to help women advance in the workplace.
M. Elizabeth Oates Faculty Excellence Endowment for Business
The M. Elizabeth Oates Faculty Endowment for Business is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in business. This endowment was established in 2007 by Liz Oates, a member of the Shepherd University board of directors.
M. Louise Shimp Memorial Faculty Excellence Endowment Fund for Art
The M. Louise Shimp Memorial Faculty Excellence Endowment for Art is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in the arts. This endowment was established by the Oates family in memory of M. Louise Shimp '55.
Manross Family Scholarship in Honor of Bill Manross
The Manross Family Scholarship in Honor of Bill Manross was established by Ira and Joan Manross in honor of Ira’s brother, William “Bill” Manross. Bill graduated from Shepherd in the Class of 1953 and was one of the first members inducted into the Shepherd Athletic Hall of Fame.
Margaret Ikenberry Memorial Fund for Popodicon Garden
The Margaret Ikenberry Memorial Fund for Popidicon Garden is designated as general program support for the maintenance and beautification of Popidicon and its surrounding gardens. This endowed fund was established in memory of Margaret Ikenberry, wife of former Shepherd University president Oliver Ikenberry.
Margaret M. Alia and Family Continuing Education Endowment Fund
The Margaret M. Alia and Family Continuing Education Endowment Fund is designated for students pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching or Master of Arts in Curriculum, with a preference for special education. This endowment was created in 2021 by Shepherd alumna Margaret M. Alia '64 and her siblings, Patrick Alia and Phyllis Alia Greeley. Known to her friends as "Marge," Margaret Alia was a special education resource teacher for 34 years.
Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship
The Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship is designated in support of female student athletes and other financial support to strengthen the women’s golf program. This endowed fund was established in 2018 by Dale and Hank Walter in memory of Dale's mother. Maggie Drennen was respected and admired throughout the Eastern Panhandle as a strong woman, and fierce advocate for women, who supported many worthy organizations. An avid golfer, she and her late husband, Judge William Drennen, developed The Club at Cress Creek with the assistance of their daughter and son-in-law. The Margaret M. Drennen Women’s Golf Scholarship is the first endowment for women’s golf at Shepherd, which was added to the university’s athletic roster for the 2018-19 season.
Margaret R. Good Memorial Music Scholarship
The Margaret Good Memorial Music Scholarship is designated for students in the music department. This endowment was established in 1981 by Neil Good in memory of his wife.
Marguerite Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship
The Marguerite Colavecchio Memorial Scholarship is designated for business students. This endowment was established in 1984 by Gerry Colavecchio in memory of his sister.
Marian and Upton Martin Scholarship
The Marian and Upton Martin Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for WV students. This endowment was established by Upton '25 and Marian '26 Martin, both of whom had strong connections to Shepherdstown, with family ties dating back generations. The fund was established as a way to honor the value of investing in future generations of Shepherd students.
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