Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
PO Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331
Ph: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
URL: http://www.tgkvf.org
W. P. Black Scholarship Fund
Gustavus B. Capito Fund
Willard H. Erwin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
Norman S. and Betty M. Fitzhugh Fund
Ruth Ann Johnson Scholarship
Kid's Chance of West Virginia Scholarship
Math and Science Scholarship
Bernice Pickins Parsons Fund
Paul and Grace Rhudy Fund
SCPA Scholarship Fund
R. Ray Singleton Fund
Nicholas and Mary Agnes Trivillian Memorial Scholarship Fund
West Virginia Broadcasters Association Fund
West Virginia Golf Association Fund
Westmoreland Coal Company Fund for Medical Students
Eleanora G. Wylie Scholarship Fund for Nursing
Joseph C. Basile, II, Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for residents of West Virginia who are majoring in education. Must be an undergraduate at a college or university in West Virginia. Award based on financial need. May apply for only two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Focus: Education Qualif.: All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
W. P. Black Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for West Virginia residents who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need and who are enrolled in an undergraduate program in any accredited college or university. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Qualif.: All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 98. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 114 scholarship(s), totalling $114,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Gustavus B. Capito Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarships awarded to students who show financial need and are seeking education in nursing at any accredited college or university with a nursing program in West Virginia. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 7 scholarship(s), totalling $7,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Willard H. Erwin, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Award for West Virginia residents who are starting their junior or senior year of undergraduate or graduate studies in a business or health-care finance degree program. Must be enrolled at a college in West Virginia. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of financial need and scholastic ability. Focus: Business/Consumer Services; Health Administration Qualif.: All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Norman S. and Betty M. Fitzhugh Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to attend any accredited college or university. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Ruth Ann Johnson Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to students who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to attend any accredited college or university in any state or county. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 61. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 39 scholarship(s), totalling $39,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Kid's Chance of West Virginia Scholarship
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University, Vocational/Occupational/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to children (between the ages of 16-25) of a parent(s) injured in a WV work-related accident. Preference shall be given to students with financial need, academic performance, leadership abilities, demonstrated and potential contributions to school and community who are pursuing any field of study in any accredited trade, vocational school, college, or university. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Qualif.: Applicant must be: 16-25 years old, full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 9. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 11 scholarship(s), totalling $11,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form, worker's compensation number. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Math and Science Scholarship
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to students pursuing a degree in math, science or engineering at any accredited college or university. For purposes of this Fund, science shall include chemistry, physics, biology and other scientific fields. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Focus: Engineering/Technology; Science, Technology, and Society; Physical Sciences and Math Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $1,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Bernice Pickins Parsons Fund
(Four Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable award open to students pursuing education or training in the fields of library science, nursing and paraprofessional training in the legal field. May apply for two Foundation scholarships, but will only be chosen for one. Grant based on financial need. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Focus: Law/Legal Services; Library and Information Sciences; Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 14 grant(s), totalling $7,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Paul and Grace Rhudy Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Scholarships are awarded to individuals who demonstrate academic excellence and financial need to attend any accredited college or university in any state. Scholarships are awarded for one or more years. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
SCPA Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for West Virginia residents who are full time-students with minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must have parent who is employed or has been previously employed by the coal industry in southern West Virginia. Include employer's name and address. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Scholarships are awarded on a financial need basis and may be awarded for one or more years. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: coal industry.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 11. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
R. Ray Singleton Fund
(Four Year College, University/Grant)
Purpose: Renewable award based on academic excellence and financial need. May apply for two Foundation scholarships, but will be chosen only for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia and attend a school in West Virginia. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 grant(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Nicholas and Mary Agnes Trivillian Memorial Scholarship Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for West Virginia residents pursuing medical or pharmacy programs. Must show financial need and academic merit. For more information, contact address below. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Focus: Health and Medical Sciences Qualif.: All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 33. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 33 scholarship(s), totalling $33,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
West Virginia Broadcasters Association Fund
(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Renewable award for students seeking education at a college or university in the field of communications and related areas. Must be a West Virginia resident and maintain at least a 2.5 GPA. Open to employees and family members of station employees that are members of the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Focus: Communications; TV/Radio Broadcasting; Trade/Technical Specialties; Foreign Language Qualif.: All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: designated career field.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 7. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 5 scholarship(s), totalling $5,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
West Virginia Golf Association Fund
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to students at any accredited West Virginia college or university. This fund is open to individuals who meet the following criteria: 1) have played golf in WV as an amateur for recreation or competition or 2) have been or are presently employed in WV as a caddie, groundskeeper, bag boy, etc. Must also include a reference by a coach, golf professional or employer and an essay explaining how the game of golf has made an impact in applicant's life. Scholarships are awarded with a commitment of one year. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: private club/caddying.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 4. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $2,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Westmoreland Coal Company Fund for Medical Students
(Scholarship)
Purpose: Applicant must be studying medicine at an accredited medical college. Scholarships are awarded and conditional on a promise that the recipient will practice medicine in Boone County, West Virginia. Contact the Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation for application, or download from Web site: http://www.tgkvf.org. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident.
Funds Avail.: Maximum no. of awards: 2. Maximum award amount: $4000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s), totalling $8,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; essay; reference(s); Activities form, IRS 1040. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.
Eleanora G. Wylie Scholarship Fund for Nursing
(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)
Purpose: Awarded to persons to attend any accredited college or university, with preference given to applicants pursuing a nursing education, either at the undergraduate or graduate level, or, specifically, in the broad field of gerontology. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Must be a resident of West Virginia. Focus: Nursing Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens.
Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $500. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 1 scholarship(s), totalling $500. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); IRS 1040 form. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.