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