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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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.
Mark and Barbara Stern Scholarship
The Mark and Barbara Stern Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students involved in the Honors Program. This annually funded award was created by Shepherd's former Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mark Stern, and his wife, Barbara, a former professor at James Madison University. The Sterns, who both retired in the summer of 2013 and relocated to Scottsdale, AZ, are lifelong proponents of the benefits of higher education.
Mark H. Curley Endowment
The Mark H. Curley Endowment is designated for honors or political science students participating in the Canadian Parliament Internship Program at Shepherd University. This deferred fund was established in 2014 by Dr. Mark Curley, a native Canadian and friend of Shepherd University. The Canadian Parliament Internship Program, created by Curley in 2007, allows for one student each summer to travel to Ottawa, ON, to participate in the workings of a parliamentary form of government. Students are selected by Shepherd's political science faculty.
Mark S. Grove Memorial Scholarship
The Mark S. Grove Memorial Scholarship is designated for accounting majors, sophomore status or above, who maintain a 3.0+ GPA. This endowment was established in 1990 by the Board of Directors of Shenandoah Federal Savings Bank in Mr. Grove's honor. His wife Frances designated the scholarship to provide support for students enjoying the study of accounting as much as her late husband.
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