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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Scott Beard and Alan Gibson Endowed Scholarship for Music and Nursing
The Scott Beard and Alan Gibson Endowed Scholarship for Music and Nursing is designated for Shepherd University music majors, as well as students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program. This endowment was created in 2021 to honor Dr. Scott Beard, Shepherd University's provost and vice president for academic affairs. Efforts to establish the named fund were led by Alan Gibson, Dr. Beard's life partner of 31 years, with contributions from alumni, friends, colleagues, and students. The Shepherd community was shocked and saddened to learn of Dr. Beard's sudden and unexpected passing in March 2021. Dr. Beard was a full professor in Shepherd University’s School of Music, and as provost he was instrumental in instituting the D.N.P, Shepherd’s first doctoral program. Administrator, teacher, concert pianist, and friend, Dr. Beard’s passing left a heartbreaking void at Shepherd and within the greater community.
Scott Davis Memorial Scholarship
The Scott Davis Memorial Scholarship is designated for full time art education students. This endowed fund was established by Jeannette Bryant in memory of her brother. Scott taught art and history in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico before returning stateside to work at Mount St. Marys.
Servicemaster, Inc. Scholarship
The Servicemaster, Inc. Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowed fund was established by ServiceMaster, Inc., which provides management services to Shepherd University for the housekeeping and facilities management departments.
Shenandoah Federal Savings Bank Scholarship
The Shenandoah Federal Savings Bank Scholarship is designated for WV residents majoring in business. This endowed fund was created in 1985 by the Shenandoah Federal Savings and Loan Bank.
Shepherd New and Emerging Sports Scholarship
The Shepherd New and Emerging Sports Endowment is designated for student athletes participating in new and emerging sports. This deferred endowment was created by Karl Wolf '70, former athletic director for Shepherd University.
Shepherd Ram Common Man Endowed Football Scholarship
The Shepherd Ram Common Man Endowed Football Scholarship is designated for student athletes in the football program. This endowed fund was created by Al '67 and Sara '67 Lueck, both avid supporters of Shepherd athletics and Shepherd University in general. Al and Sara chose to name the scholarship after other fans who financially cannot create their own endowments but who would like to support football players at Shepherd.
Shepherd University Alumni Association Library Endowment
The Shepherd University Alumni Association Library Endowment is designated as program support for Shepherd University's Scarborough Library. This endowment was created in 2009 by the Shepherd University Alumni Association.
Shepherd University Class of 1996 Scholarship
The Class of 1996 Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students exhibiting the potential to succeed at the university level. This endowed fund was established through the 1996 class gift.
Shepherd University Classes of 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 Honor Funds
The "Class of" Honor Endowed Funds are designated as general academic awards. They are established to inspire and encourage class identity and to honor members of graduating classes on their 20-, 30-, and 40- year anniversaries.
Shepherd University Classified Employees Children's Scholarship
The Shepherd University Classified Children’s Scholarship was created in 1991 and is designated as a general academic award for dependents of full-time classified staff members who have been employed by Shepherd University for at least six months prior to the start of the upcoming semester. The scholarship is to be used exclusively by the student recipients for expenses in pursuit of a degree at Shepherd University.