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: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818 

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: Dean Betsy Dulin, CITE, 304.746.2087

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: Prof. Kathy Chezik, Chair Communication Disorders, 304.696.2979 

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

COUNSELING
William A. Wallace Memorial Scholarship- For Counseling graduate students who intend to pursue the Ph. D.
CONTACT: Dean Roaslyn Templeton, 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   

ESSR
Dr. Wayne G. Taylor Scholarship- ESSR faculty recommends recipients. 
CONTACT: Prof. Eric Arnold, Interim Chair, ESSR, 304.696.2412  

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: Chuck Hossler, Associate Dean, CONHP, 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 

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: Elizabeth Hanrahan, Associate Dean, CITE, 304.696.5455 


MISCELLANEOUS

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: Prof. Eric Arnold, Interim Chair, ESSR, 304.696.2412  

Cora E. Hypes Scholarship Trust-
Residents of Nicolas or Greenbriar Counties, WV may apply for these $500 merit-based grants at the Graduate College Office.  The application deadline is August 1.
CONTACT: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818

Prichard School Board Honor Award-
Residents of WV or Lawrence County, OH may apply for one of three merit-based grants (not in excess of $1,500 each) at the Graduate College Office.  The application deadline is August 1.
CONTACT: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818

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 sorority-based scholarship is given to a female student committed to primary or secondary school teaching.  Members of ADK receive priority consideration.

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 

AmeriCorp- A national volunteer service program enables students to earn financial credit that can be applied toward Graduate education. 
CONTACT: MU Office of Financial Aid

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.

Richard Marks Scholarship- For a student who works a minimum of 20 hours per week during the day. 
APPLICATION: MSWORD format; PDF format
CONTACT: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818

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: MU Office of Financial Aid

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

Richard E. “Scooter” Shreve Graduate Scholarship in Athletic Training
CONTACT: Prof. Eric Arnold, Interim Chair, ESSR, 304.696.2412  

Snowshoe Institute Award of Excellence
CONTACT-
Dean Don Van Horn, College of Fine Arts, 304.696.2864

Dan and Virginia Wagoner Scholarship- Recipients are from Wayne and Cabell County. 
CONTACT: MU Office of Financial Aid

Dr. Leonard J. Deutsch Graduate College Professional Development Fund – Provides travel funding for students to present papers or posters at conferences. CONTACT: Dr. Donna Spindel. Dean of the Graduate College, 304.696.2818