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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Caroline Pritts Nethken Memorial Scholarship
The Caroline Pritts Nethken Memorial Scholarship is designated for students majoring in elementary education. This endowment was established by George and Mildred Nethken in memory of George’s mother, who attended Shepherd College in the early 1900's and went on to teach elementary school.
Carrie Armstrong Gans Memorial Scholarship
The Carrie Armstrong Gans Memorial Scholarship is designated for WV residents majoring in education. This endowment was established in 2005 by Jean Gans in memory of her mother, who received a teaching certificate from Shepherd College in 1924.
Carrol and Mary Ellen Wareham Kline Scholarship
The Carrol and Mary Ellen Wareham Kline Scholarship is designated as a general academic award for residents of the Eastern Panhandle, including Berkeley, Jefferson, and Morgan Counties, WV. This endowment was established by Carrol and Mary Ellen Kline, who were both retired Washington County, MD schoolteachers. Physical education majors are not eligible for this award.
Catherine C. Fix English Department Fund
The Catherine C. Fix English Department Fund is an endowed fund designated for writers participating in the annual English Department Essay contest.
Catherine Dunlop Scholarship
The Catherine Dunlop Scholarship is designated for students majoring in elementary education. This endowment was established in 2003 by Dr. David Dunlop, former president of Shepherd University, in honor of his wife.
Catherine Ocheltree and Kenneth Miller Saunders Memorial Scholarship
The Catherine Ocheltree and Kenneth Miller Saunders Memorial is designated for students majoring in art education. This endowed fund was created by Lawrence Saunders in memory of his mother, Catherine "Betty" Ocheltree, who was an artist and teacher.
Charles David and Sarah Reynolds Ebert Memorial Scholarship
The Charles David and Sarah Reynolds Ebert Memorial Scholarship is designated for students majoring in elementary education from Berkeley County, WV. This endowment was created in honor of the aunt and uncle of Shepherd alumnus John Reynolds '64, who made it possible for John to begin his career with the federal government by offering him affordable housing in their basement apartment when he moved to Washington, D.C. Charles and Sarah were both graduates of Shepherd College graduates.
Charles E. Doss Memorial scholarship
The Charles E. Doss Memorial Scholarship is designated as a general academic award. This endowment was established to honor Mr. Doss for his role as former business manager at Shepherd College, as well as his service to the Shepherd University Foundation Board of Directors.
Charles H. and Clara L. Freeland Scholarship
The Charles H. and Clara L. Freeland Scholarship is designated for elementary education majors who are graduates of Hampshire or Jefferson County, WV high schools. This endowment was established by Charles '59 and Clara '69 Freeland in 1993 to show their support of Shepherd.
Charles H. Smith Memorial Award in Social Work
The Charles H. Smith Memorial Award in Social Work is designated for students majoring in social work from Berkeley or Jefferson Counties who graduated in the top 10% of their class in high school. This endowment was created in 1995 by Shirley Smith in memory of her husband.