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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Tina Marie Morris Dramatic Arts Scholarship
The Tina Marie Morris Dramatic Arts Scholarship is designated for sophomores, juniors, and seniors pursuing studies in the area of contemporary theater (as a major or minor) and who are actively involved in campus theater productions at Shepherd University. This deferred endowment was created in 2020 by Shepherd alumna Tina Marie Morris '84, who was involved in every stage production at Shepherd during her time as a student.
Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture on the U.S. Constitution
The Tom E. Moses Memorial Lecture on the U.S. Constitution Fund is designated for the administration of an annual lecture series hosted by the Robert C. Byrd Center for Legislative Studies. The lecture, held each September in conjunction with Constitution Day, highlights major issues involving the Constitution and civil liberties. This endowed fund was created in memory of Tom Moses by his wife and daughters.
Tony Del-Colle Endowed Memorial Scholarship
The Tony Del-Colle Endowed Memorial Scholarship is designated for non-traditional students who are members of the Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. This endowment was established by Michael and Carol Del-Colle in memory of their son, Tony, who was a non-traditional business major at Shepherd. After Tony's untimely death in an automobile accident, his parents chose to honor his commitment to education by establishing a scholarship to assist fellow students who may not go directly from high school to college.
Travis M. Propst Faculty Excellence Fund for Economics
The Travis M. Propst Faculty Excellence Fund for Economics is designated for the recruitment, recognition, and retention of outstanding faculty in economics. This endowment was established in 2007 by Travis M. Propst '95, an employee of Merrill Lynch in Atlanta.
Travis M. Propst Scholarship
The Travis M. Propst Scholarship is designated for students majoring in economics. This deferred endowment was established by Travis Propst ’95, an Atlanta investment broker for Merrill Lynch, through a bequest.
Tri-State Civitan Scholarship
The Tri-State Civitan Scholarship is designated for students from West Virginia, Maryland, or Pennsylvania who are majoring in nursing, social work, or psychology. This endowment was created by William H. McLean with the continued support from the Tri-State Civitan Club.
United Bank Scholarship
The United National Bank Scholarship is a general academic scholarship designated for graduates of a high school in Jefferson County, WV. This annually funded award was created by United Bank in Shepherdstown.
Van Evera Scholarship
The Van Evera Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for students with above-average academic standing who have declared majors and display financial need. This endowment was created in 1993 by Jesse '64 and Carol '64 Van Evera in honor of their son William's graduation from Shepherd University. Carol's father, William "Pappy" Thacher, served as the Shepherd University Foundation's first president and was a beloved member of the Shepherd faculty for 38 years.
Vera Malton Scholarship
The Vera Malton Scholarship is designated for English and communications students. This endowment was established by Shepherd University's departments of communications and English to honor Dr. Vera Malton, who was chair of the English department at Shepherd University from the mid-1930's through the early 1970's. She later served as an emeritus professor of speech and English.
Vicki Johnson Family Scholarship
The Vicki Johnson Family Scholarship was established by Matthew Johnson ’22 to honor the memory of his grandmother, Vicki Johnson. The annually funded award will carry on Vicki’s legacy of compassion. It is designated in support of graduates of Spring Mills High School in Berkeley County.