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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Thelma Faye Rollins Scholarship
The Thelma Faye Rollins Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for blind students. This endowment was established by Thelma Rollins through a bequest in her will in 1992. Mrs. Rollins became legally blind in her later years.
Thomas A. Polutanovitch Scholarship
The Thomas A. Polutanovitch Scholarship is designated for science majors from Delaware. This endowment was created by William Passwaters, a 1965 graduate of Shepherd.
Thomas and Sherry Lurry Memorial Scholarship
The Thomas and Sherry Lurry Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for residents of WV displaying financial need and academic success. This endowment was established by Thomas M. Lurry, who left a bequest in his will specifying that the entirety of his estate be left to the Shepherd University Foundation for the purpose of establishing a scholarship that would aid and assist deserving students in furthering their education at Shepherd University.
Thomas Fehmel Scholarship
The Thomas Fehmel Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowed fund was created by Tim '80 and Carole McShea in memory of Tim's classmate and friend, Thomas Fehmel, who exemplified character traits that Tim found honorable.
Thomas Guy Reynolds, Jr. Scholarship
The Thomas Guy Reynolds, Jr. Scholarship is designated for students majoring in education who have a 3.0+ GPA. This endowment was created in honor of Thomas Guy Reynolds, Jr. '33 by his son, John Reynolds '64, in tribute to the example he set for his children in establishing ideals, principles, and goals.
Thomas T. and Margaret S. Dunn Scholarship
The Thomas T. and Margaret S. Dunn Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for graduates of Martinsburg High School. This endowment was established in 2000 by the estate of Margaret Dunn to give back to the community by providing an opportunity for Martinsburg High School students to receive a quality education.
Thomas W. Miller Endowed Chair in Visual Arts
The Thomas W. Miller Endowed Chair in Visual Arts is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in the visual arts. This endowment was established by Thomas Miller, a lifelong artist and arts educator in the Baltimore City school system.
Thomas W. Miller Endowed Professorship in Visual Arts
The Thomas W. Miller Endowed Professorship in Visual Arts is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in the visual arts. This endowment was established by Thomas Miller, a lifelong artist and arts educator in the Baltimore City school system.
Tiano Family Endowed Scholarship
The Tiano Family Endowed Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was created in 2010 by Lou '72 and Marina '74 Tiano, and their eldest son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Kristin Tiano. Shepherd University has been at the heart of the Tiano family for more than 40 years.
Tiffany E. Lawrence, D.E.L. Scholarship
The Tiffany E. Lawrence, D.E.L. Scholarship is designated for incoming freshmen from Jefferson County, WV, who are pursuing a major in Shepherd University's College of Business. This annually funded award was established in 2020 by alumna Tiffany Lawrence ’04, who graduated from Shepherd with a double major in business administration and political science. Lawrence has an extensive background in corporate, civic, and governmental management at the state, local, and regional levels. Additionally, she held the coveted title of Miss West Virginia in 2006 and represented the Mountain State at the Miss America Competition in 2007.