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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Shirley Cooper Memorial Scholarship
The Shirley Cooper Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for Tucker County, WV students. This endowment was established in honor of Dr. Cooper for his work with the Tucker County Board of Education.
Spencer Family Dream Job Scholarship
The Spencer Family “Dream Job” Scholarship is designated for students pursuing a degree at Shepherd University and who have a vision of what their Dream Job would be after graduating from Shepherd. This scholarship honors Dr. Stephen Spencer who found his Dream Job as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Shepherd University in 2022 after a distinguished career in academia.
Stanley C. and Shirley A. Marinoff Endowment
The Stanley C. and Shirley A. Marinoff Endowment is designated as program support for the Contemporary American Theater Festival (CATF) and the Shepherd University theater department. This endowment was originally established in 2007 as a memorial to Shirley Marinoff's love of education and the arts by her family. In 2013, Stanley Marinoff made a legacy gift to the university - one reflected in the naming of the Stanley C. and Shirley A. Marinoff Theater in the second phase building of the Center for Creative Arts.
Stanley Manne Last Dollar Fund
The Stanley Manne Last Dollar Fund is designated for undergraduate students in good academic standing who need require assistance with tuition-related expenses in order to qualify for graduation. The award was established through a $40,000 donation from the Manne Family Foundation, a Chicago-based private independent organization that was founded in 1997 by Stanley Manne, a retired business executive.
Stanley O. Ikenberry Presidential Discretionary Fund
The Stanley O. Ikenberry Presidential Discretionary Fund is designated for general university support, as determined by Shepherd's president. This endowment was established by Dr. Stanley Ikenberry, son of former Shepherd president Oliver Ikenberry. Dr. Ikenberry himself was president of the University of Illinois from 1979-1995 and understands the importance of discretionary resources for university presidents.
Storer College Scholarship
The Storer College Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students in good academic standing who exhibit financial need. This endowment was created by George King, II '73 and the Alumni of Storer College, a historically African-American college that operated from 1865 through 1955 in Harpers Ferry, WV.
Sue B. Reese Memorial Nursing Scholarship
The Sue B. Reese Memorial Nursing Scholarship is designated for students in the nursing programs at Shepherd University and Blue Ridge Community and Technical College. This endowment was created in memory of Sue Reese by her family.
Sue Stewart and Hansel Bailey Appalachian Studies Scholarship
The Sue Stewart and Hansel Bailey Appalachian Studies Scholarship is designated as an interdisciplinary award in support of Shepherd students pursuing a minor in Appalachian Studies. This endowment was created in 2019 by Dr. Sylvia Bailey Shurbutt in honor and memory of her parents. Dr. Shurbutt is an Appalachian scholar and teacher, and serves as director of the Center for Appalachian Studies and Communities at Shepherd University.
Susan L. Mills Music Scholarship in Honor of Camille and James Mills
The Susan L. Mills Music Scholarship in Honor of Camille and James Mills is designated in support of Shepherd students pursuing studies in the areas of music. This deferred endowment was established in 2018 by Susan Mills in honor of her parents. When Susan began taking piano lessons in the second grade, her father would play the role of chauffeur, waiting in the car while she honed her craft. It was a weekly ritual that would continue until Susan was old enough to drive herself, but her father didn’t mind. Both he and Susan’s mother were music lovers as well. Her father played trombone in a band, while her mother had only to hear a tune once before picking it out on the piano herself. In 2014, Susan moved from Washington D.C. to Shepherdstown following her retirement from a 46-year career as an award-winning producer with CBS News and The MacNeil/Lehrer News Hour (PBS). While Susan continued to play piano through early adulthood, even serving as accompanist for her high school’s senior choir, her interest in music had always included singing as well. Upon moving to Shepherdstown, she became intrigued by the Masterworks Chorale, the Eastern Panhandle’s premiere vocal ensemble comprised of Shepherd University vocal students and members from the surrounding community. She auditioned and joined the ensemble in 2015. “As a member of the choir, I’m very impressed with the Shepherd students and how phenomenally hard they work," said Susan. "In addition to their studies, they also work full-time jobs to make ends meet." The Susan L. Mills Music Scholarship in Honor of Camille and James Mills acknowledges Susan's admiration for Shepherd music students and faculty, as well as her parents for the support they showed her as she pursued her own musical interests.
Suzanne Shipley Create the Future Endowment
The Suzanne Shipley Create the Future Endowment is designated as a general academic award in support of students studying abroad. Additionally, each year a portion of the endowment's interest is allocated for expenses incurred by faculty conducting research overseas. This endowment was established in 2007 by Shepherd University president Suzanne Shipley and her husband, Randy Wadsworth, who were both privileged to travel abroad during their college years and know what a remarkable learning experience travel can offer.
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