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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Martha Josephs Memorial Scholarship
The Martha Josephs Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was established in memory of Martha Josephs, a teacher at Shepherdstown Elementary School, by her husband, Dr. Michael B. Josephs. Dr. Josephs was a longtime chairman of the Shepherd College Division of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Safety.
Martha L. Smith Memorial Scholarship
The Martha L. Smith Memorial Scholarship is designated for West Virginia students majoring in an agriculture-related field or environmental science. This endowment was created in 2005 by Nancy Alfriend and the Shenandoah Garden Club in memoriam of Martha Smith, who served as the president of the National Garden Club from 1989-1991. Martha's legacy is the Friendship Garden at the National Arboretum in Washington, D.C., which was designed and funded during her tenure as president.
Martinsburg Civitan Club Scholarship
The Martinsburg Civitan Club Scholarship is designated for students majoring in special education or nursing. This endowment was established in 2006 by the Martinsburg Civitan Club to aid students who are preparing for a career working with individuals with physical or developmental disabilities.
Mary C. Enright Scholarship
The Mary C. Enright Scholarship is designated for history students. This endowment was established by Mary Duke Enright, a 1936 graduate of Shepherd University who became a history teacher in the Montgomery County, MD school system. She was also a founding member of the Joseph P. McMurran Society, comprised of a special group of donors who have generously chosen to share their lifelong financial achievements with Shepherd University in the form of an estate or other planned gift.
Mary C. Hunter Scholarship
The Mary C. Hunter Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for WV residents. This endowment was established by Ms. Hunter, who was a 1938 graduate of Shepherd College.
Mary E. Roberts Scholarship
The Mary E. Roberts Scholarship is designated for incoming freshman at Shepherd University who graduated from River View High School in McDowell County, WV. This annually funded award was established in 2014 by Elizabeth Roberts and Brian M. Peterson in memory of Elizabeth's paternal grandmother, a hard-working widow and single mother to five children who taught Beth the value of higher education. Beth, who is a counselor with Berkeley County Public Schools, became inspired to help the citizens of her hometown after learning about the Reconnecting McDowell project, which aims to bring a brighter economic future to McDowell County through educational improvements. She and Brian, an attorney for Bowles Rice, LLP, chose to establish a scholarship through the Shepherd University Foundation to promote the value of a Shepherd education.
Mary Elizabeth Lewis Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Elizabeth Lewis Memorial Scholarship is designated for WV residents majoring in computer science or music. This endowment was established by Donald and Alice Lewis in memory of their daughter, Mary Beth, a former Shepherd student who passed away at the age of 31. The scholarship provides funding for students who share the same passions as Mary Beth did.
Mary Jane Davis Scholarship
The Mary Jane Davis Scholarship is designated for education students. This endowed fund was established by Mary Jane Davis '60, a longtime teacher in the Eastern Panhandle. Mary Jane is also the wife of former Shepherd University Foundation president James Davis '59.
Mary Jane Shipley Scholarship
The Mary Jane Shipley Scholarship is designated for female athletes participating on an intercollegiate sports team at Shepherd University. This endowment was established in 2014 by Shepherd University President Suzanne Shipley and her brother, Wes Shipley, to honor their mother on her 90th birthday. Mrs. Shipley grew up in Texas at a time when it was unusual for women to participate in athletics; however, it was through tennis that she was able to express her competitive nature. Her work on the court demonstrated how practice and persistence can turn into results.
Mary Livers Thorn Memorial Scholarship
The Mary Livers Thorn Memorial Scholarship is designated for nursing students. This endowment was established in a trust to provide support for student nurses-in-training at Kings Daughters Hospital. When the Kings Daughters Hospital merged with City Hospital, the trust committee designated the Shepherd University nursing program as a worthy recipient of the funds.
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