Graduate Scholarships

    BIOLOGY

    Botany Scholarship/Travel Awards- Were established by Dr. Charles J. Gould for Biological Sciences majors.
    CONTACT: Dr. Elmer Price, Biology, 304.696.3611

    Huntington Junior League Garden Club and Huntington Museum of Art- $1500 award and tuition waiver for a maximum of 5 semesters to support graduate education in Botany. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Dan Evans, Biology, 304.696.6467 

    Smith-Goodno Fellowship- A scholarship is available to Biology majors for thesis research involving macrobenthos or fish community structure and function in the Ohio River and its feeder streams. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Elmer Price, Biology, 304.696.3611

    West Virginia Garden Club-
    A scholarship worth $2,000 is available to Biological Sciences majors.
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of Student Financial Assistance

    BUSINESS
    Frank M. Deacon Scholarship- This scholarship goes to an outstanding MBA student. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Chong Kim, Dean, LCOB, 304.696.2682  

    Chellegren Scholarship Fund- The College of Business in cooperation with the Office of Financial Assistance selects MBA students with demonstrated financial need.
    CONTACT: Dr. Chong Kim, Dean, LCOB, 304.696.2682 

    CITE
    R. Thomas and Judith L. Plummer Scholarship Fund- Award shall be made by the Dean of CITE.
    CONTACT: Dr. Wael Zatar, Interim Dean, CITE, 304.696.6043

    COMMUNICATION DISORDERS
    George J. Harbold Award- The student completing the Master’s degree in Communication Disorders with the highest grade point average receives this award.
    CONTACT: Dr. Karen McNealy, Chair Communication Disorders, 304.696.2979 

    COMMUNICATION STUDIES
    Dr. William N. Denman Communications Studies Graduate Award
    CONTACT: Dr. Cam Brammer, Chair, Communication Studies, 304.696.2815

    COUNSELING
    William A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship- For Counseling graduate students who intend to pursue the Ph. D.
    CONTACT: Dr. David Hermon, College of Education and Human Services, 304.696.6703

    CRIMINAL JUSTICE
    Glenn W. Burner Memorial- Priority for this scholarship in Criminal Justice is given to returning WV graduate students.
    CONTACT: Dr. Dru Bora, Chair, Criminal Justice, 304.696.3087

    ENGLISH
    Blake Scholarship-
    The History and English departments each offer a $5,000 scholarship to a student selected to work with the Blake collection of antebellum materials housed in the James A. Morrow Library.
    CONTACT: Dr. Jane Hill, Chair, English, 304.696.6601   

    James A. and Virginia M. Heckman Scholarship- Masters of Science students with an area of emphasis in Athletic Training are eligible to apply for this award.
    CONTACT: Dr. Matt Comeau, ESSR, 304.696.2925  

    Dr. Wayne G. Taylor Scholarship-
    ESSR faculty recommends recipients. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Gary McIlvain, Chair, ESSR, 304.696.2930

    HISTORY
    Blake Scholarship- The History and English departments each offer a $5,000 scholarship to a student selected to work with the Blake collection of antebellum materials housed in the James A. Morrow Library.
    CONTACT: Dr. Dan Holbrook, Chair, History, 304.696.6780

    Herschel Heath Scholarship- A department committee determines this merit-based award for a History major. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Dan Holbrook, Chair, History, 304.696.6780

    Dr. Robert F. Maddox Memorial Thesis Research Award- Is for History majors.
    CONTACT: Dr. Dan Holbrook, Chair, History, 304.696.6780

    Shannon Ewing Sexton Memorial Scholarship - History M.A. Student
    CONTACT: Dr. Dan Holbrook, Chair, History, 304.696.6780

    JOURNALISM
    The School of Journalism and Mass Communications awards a number of scholarships based on merit and need. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Corley Dennison, Dean, 304.696.2809 

    MUSIC
    Clova and Westie Emmalene Brown Graduate Assistant  Endowment- The Chair of the Department of Music in the College of Fine Arts shall be responsible for the selection process. 
    CONTACT: Dr, Jeff Pappas, Chair, Music, 304.696.3117

    Dr. Robert D. Wolff Memorial Endowment Fund- Benefits Music majors.
    CONTACT: Dr, Jeff Pappas, Chair, Music, 304.696.3117

    NURSING
    John F. Morton Award- For a graduate nursing student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in clinical practice.
    CONTACT: Dr. Chuck Hossler, Associate Dean, COHP, 304.696.3743

    PSYCHOLOGY
    Dr. Madeleine Hoffman Feil Scholarship- Psychology students who have completed at least 24 graduate credit hours in their program may apply.  Department faculty will recommend recipients.

    SAFETY TECHNOLOGY
    Tredway Scholarship- Safety majors apply through the Department of Safety Technology.
    CONTACT: Dr. Allen Stern Chair, Safety Technology, 304.696.3069 

    SCHOOL OF KINESIOLOGY
    Richard E. “Scooter” Shreve Graduate Scholarship in Athletic Training
    CONTACT: Dr. Matt Comeau, ESSR, 304.696.2925  

    TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
    SMC Electrical Products-
    Scholarship support in honor of Herbert L. Easton  for students in the Technology Management Program. Consideration will be given to individuals who are currently employed in manufacturing and need to expand their skills in management and technology. 
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of
    Student Financial Assistance

    MISCELLANEOUS

    The Dan, Rev. Ellen Dorroh, and Gustavis Werber Cleckley Memorial-
    The scholarship recipient must demonstrate leadership ability and service to the university and/or community.  Socio-economic status is a selection factor. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Shari Clarke, VP Multicultural Affairs, 304.696.3676

    WVSC Cooperative Minority GAs- The Office of Multicultural Affairs and International Programs offers Graduate Assistantship opportunities for African American graduates of West Virginia State College.
    CONTACT: Dr. Shari Clarke, VP Multicultural Affairs, 304.696.3676

    Doris Miller, Alpha Delta Kappa Award- This scholarship is awarded to a student with an interest in teaching in West Virginia.  Applicants must be pursuing a graduate degree in History, English, or Journalism. Members of ADK, a professional honorary society, receive priority consideration.
    CONTACT: Dr. Montserrat Miller, Department of History, 304.696.2723
    APPLICATION: Doris C. Miller application form

    James Madison Scholarships- This program is designed for students committed to public school teaching. 
    CONTACT: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818
    Website: http://www.jamesmadison.com/ 

    AmeriCorp- A national volunteer service program enables students to earn financial credit that can be applied toward Graduate education. 
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of
    Student Financial Assistance

    Anna T. Fricke Scholarship- Applicants must be active members of Zeta Zeta Chapter, Lambda Chi Alpha, in good financial, disciplinary and academic standing, and must be enrolled in at least six hours of graduate course work during each semester of the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of Student Financial Assistance

    Richard Marks Scholarship-
    For a student who works a minimum of 20 hours per week during the day. 
    APPLICATION: Richard Marks Scholarship
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of Student Financial Assistance

    Michael J. Farrell GA for Student Leadership- Applicants with demonstrated financial need may apply through the Provost’s Office. 
    CONTACT: Academic Affairs Office, 304.696.6690

    Martha Theubert Helbig Endowment Fund- is for the students under the age of 23 without living parents. 
    CONTACT: Mr. Doug Hennig, Office of Student Financial Assistance

    The Nate Ruffin Scholarship- Is made through the Black Alumni Association.
    CONTACT: Dr. Shari Clarke, VP Multicultural Affairs, 304.696.3676

    Dr. Leonard J. Deutsch Graduate College Professional Development Fund
    – Provides travel funding for students to present papers or posters at conferences.
    CONTACT: Graduate College, 304.696.6606
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