{"id":25945,"date":"2023-10-30T09:29:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:29:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=25945"},"modified":"2023-10-30T09:29:36","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:29:36","slug":"jerry-r-keyser-scholarship-established-for-biology-majors-at-marshall-university","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2023\/10\/jerry-r-keyser-scholarship-established-for-biology-majors-at-marshall-university\/","title":{"rendered":"Jerry R. Keyser Scholarship established for biology majors at Marshall University"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Marshall University Foundation Inc. has announced the establishment of the Jerry R. Keyser Scholarship for $300,000 designed to support and nurture aspiring biology majors at Marshall University. The scholarship is endowed by Jerry Keyser.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of the $300,000, $250,000 will be put into the foundation\u2019s endowment, with the remaining $50,000 going toward an expendable portion, with $10,000 per year to be awarded for the first five years. The renewable, four-year scholarship aims to foster the growth of exceptional talents and empower the next generation of scientific leaders who will make groundbreaking contributions to the field of biology and environmental sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI have heard the inner calling of my faith to give this generous contribution to Marshall University,\u201d Keyser said. \u201cI have been blessed to have had a successful business career enabling me to contribute to the scholarship fund and give back to those residents of West Virginia who wish to work hard to further their education and make a difference.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt is my intent and hope these scholarships be awarded to those who want to pursue a degree in biological science to develop careers in researching natural and metabolic treatments for cancer and other diseases. Also, environmental science to help preserve our environment.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Keyser was born and grew up in West Virginia and attended Marshall University where he received his bachelor\u2019s degree in social studies in 1971. After a successful business career, Keyser traveled the country where he developed a love for art and the outdoors. Toward the end of his career, Keyser began to pursue his passion for painting, particularly of the Rocky Mountains and western landscapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI had a great time while attending Marshall and made many long-lasting friends,\u201d Keyser said. \u201cAfter college, I moved away from West Virginia to other places to pursue my corporate business goals. I am now retired and reside in Montana and Colorado. I often attend Marshall\u2019s Homecoming weekend to see old friends. It always brings back old memories of when I attended school, and how much I miss the people and beautiful places in the Mountain State. Marshall University and West Virginia have a special and deep place in my heart.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

The Jerry R. Keyser Scholarship was established to support undergraduate students in the College of Science. First preference goes to biology majors, and second preference goes to environmental science majors. The award is renewable as long as the recipient maintains a good academic standing.<\/span><\/p>\n

To donate to this fund or to learn more about philanthropic support of Marshall University, please visit www.formarshallu.org<\/a> or follow us on social media @ForMarshallU.<\/span><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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