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Available Scholarships & Waivers

To apply for scholarships, students need to submit an application for admission, and submit their high school transcript and ACT/SAT scores. GED scores and transfer credits will also be accepted for review for scholarships. Applications will be reviewed continuously, but for priority consideration, information must be submitted by February 1. Only upperclassmen who wish to be considered for academic scholarships should complete the GSC Academic Scholarship application.

A valuable scholarship search website is: www.fastweb.com. By entering data about yourself and providing your email address, you can receive information about scholarships for which you may be eligible. This site also has other useful information for college students.

THE HELEN HOLT MOLLOHAN SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2003
The Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor Mrs. Helen Holt Mollohan. She is the wife of former United States Congressman Robert H. Mollohan, mother of three children Robert Holt Mollohan, Kathryn Mollohan Nelson and United States Congressman Alan B. Mollohan. In a time when very few women sought college careers, Mrs. Mollohan spent three and a half years attending Glenville State College. For this reason, this scholarship will be presented to a West Virginia female entering Glenville State College who best emulates the spirit of Helen Holt Mollohan. Like Mrs. Mollohan, the recipient must exhibit strong character, integrity, service to the community, concern for others and high standards of scholarship.

For more information on this and other scholarships, please visit The Robert H. Mollohan Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. website at www.mollohanfoundation.org/student.htm.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS

Glenville State College and the Glenville State College Foundation provide a number of scholarships to support students who are pursuing their degrees. The maximum length of time for which any scholarship may be received is eight semesters or until the completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever period of time is shorter.

Below is a partial list of scholarships that are awarded annually.

ALBERT J. WOOFTER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1993
The Albert J. Woofter Memorial Scholarship was established in 1993 by the Mid-Ohio Valley Chapter of the Glenville State College Alumni Association. This scholarship was established in memory of Albert J. Woofter, a 1941 graduate of GSC and columnist for the Parkersburg News. Funds for this scholarship are provided by alumni and friends of Mr. Woofter and the Fort Neal Kiwanis Club. This scholarship supports worthy, talented, industrious, and needy students graduating from Calhoun, Gilmer, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, or Wood Counties, who might otherwise not be able to obtain a college education.

ALMA ARBUCKLE SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1975
This scholarship was established in memory of Miss Alma Arbuckle. Miss Arbuckle was librarian at the Robert F. Kidd Library from 1923-1955. This scholarship is awarded to a GSC student majoring in the field of Library Science.

ALVON F. AND PHYLLIS D. ROHRBOUGH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1994
Established by Alvon F. "Nate" and Phyllis D. Rohrbough to provide scholarships to students in the fields of Music and Biology. Nate was Athletic Director and coach of all sports at GSC from 1926 to 1946.

BERTHA OLSEN SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1980
This scholarship fund was established in honor of Bertha E. Olsen Professor Emerita, who was a music teacher for 42 years at GSC. This scholarship goes to a music major.

BILLY B. AND MARJORIE HARDMAN BURKE SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2001
This scholarship was established in 2001 by Mr. and Mrs. Burke. The Burkes are long-time friends of the college and have been leaders in government for many years. The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming (first-year) female athlete from Braxton or Gilmer counties participating on the women’s basketball, volleyball, or softball teams, based on recommendations from respective coaches.

BROOKS B. CALLAGHAN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST
Established 1985
This scholarship was established in memory of Brooks B. Callaghan to provide scholarships to GSC students attending the Summersville Center. Mr. Callaghan was from Richwood and a 1942 graduate of Glenville Normal School. Applicants must be residents of Nicholas County. Scholarships are based on the applicants academic performance.

CARLOS RATLIFF PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
This award is named for Carlos C. Ratliff, teacher and coach at Glenville State College from 1946 until his death in 1962. This scholarship is presented to an outstanding student in Physical Education.

CAROLYN H. ARNOLD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1991
The Carolyn Arnold Memorial Trust Fund is dedicated to perpetuating the memory of Carolyn H. Arnold, a GSC graduate and professional nurse. Its purpose is to encourage outstanding students to enroll in the GSC nursing program. Preference will be given to graduates of Gilmer County High School or candidates who are bona fide residents of Gilmer County.

CLAUDE R. AND ETHEL FOSTER KEMPER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
This scholarship was established by Claude R. and Ethel Foster Kemper. It benefits at least two students each year. One student will be a graduate from Gilmer County High School and the other will be a graduate of Webster County High School. Kemper Scholarship awards are based upon academic promise and financial need.

CLAUDIA KELLY HAYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
This scholarship was established and named in memory of Claudia Kelly Hays, a 1952 graduate of Glenville State College and former Roane County teacher, by her husband of many years Bernard R. Hays, a Calhoun County native and 1935 Glenville graduate. It is hoped the scholarship will encourage and make possible a higher education for future generations of Roane and Calhoun County students. Recipients are selected from Roane and Calhoun County high schools.

COASTAL COAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2001
Awarding of this scholarship is based on academic merit.

D. BANKS WILBURN SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1977
This scholarship fund was established by Dr. Berlin Chapman to honor Dr. D. Banks Wilburn who retired from Glenville State College having served 13 years as President and providing 42 years of service to the public education system in West Virginia. This fund supports special college activities, scholarships, and faculty staff development.

DIVISION CHAIR SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
Each division chairperson recommends the student(s) for this annual scholarship. Renewal is only by recommendation by the chairperson.

DOMINION – STAN PICKENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Established 1999
This scholarship has been established by Dominion Resources to honor Stan Pickens, former CEO of Dominion Appalachian Development, Inc., a 1960 GSC graduate. The company also wishes to recognize Glenville State College for its service to rural, central West Virginia, the heart of the Mountain State’s oil and gas industry. Preference is given to employees or dependents of employees of the oil and gas industry, and is targeted toward developing a talented and committed workforce for that industry. Secondary preference is given to any student with a concentration in Natural Resources.

DORA M. AND HARRY B. HEFLIN SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
The Dora M. and Harry B. Heflin Scholarship Fund was established by Dora and Harry B. Heflin, in honor of their family. Dr. Heflin was President of Glenville State College from 1947 until 1964. One award will be based upon academic promise and financial need and be restricted to graduates of Ritchie or Pleasants County. The other award will be given to a current student at the end of his/her junior year, who return as a senior, ranks in the top 5% of the class, participates in extracurricular activities and who has demonstrated leadership abilities. Preference is given to a student planning to do graduate work.

DR. JOHN A. CHISLER SCIENCE AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1996
Dr. John A. Chisler attended Glenville State College from 1955-1957. He taught thirty-one years at GSC, where he served as Chairman of the Science and Mathematics Division for twenty-eight years.

DR. MARY JO PRIBBLE SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
This scholarship is for the support of a student majoring in a science field. The science and mathematics chairperson may make a recommendation for the awarding of this scholarship. In the absence of a recommendation, the Scholarship Committee determines the recipient who will be a science major exhibiting academic merit.

DR. PAUL G. AND VIRGINIA CALTRIDER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
Dr. Caltrider is a 1956 graduate of Glenville State. Because of his "fond memories, the quality of education provided by the institution and the interest and encouragement received by the faculty," Dr. Caltrider and his wife Virginia Caltrider established a scholarship to benefit students in the Science and Math Department.

EARLE W. BENNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1990
This unrestricted scholarship was established in memory of Earle W. Bennett who attended Glenville Normal School from 1911 to 1914.

EARNEST M. "MIKE" SNYDER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
The Earnest M. "Mike" Snyder Scholarship Fund was established by his wife Margaret, their family and friends. This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding football player who is in satisfactory academic standing at GSC.

EDWARD NICHOLAS ORR, IV SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1985
This scholarship was established to be earmarked "in memory of Edward Nicholas Orr for scholarships used in his field of journalism." Mr. Orr was a 1939 graduate of Glenville State College.

ELLA MURRAY ORR SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1985
This scholarship was established to be earmarked in memory of Ella Murray Orr for scholarships to be used in her field of special education. Mrs. Orr was a 1934 graduate of Glenville State College.

EMMA GALE REYNOLDS HEDRICK SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
This scholarship was established to support students of Glenville State College. The recipient must have a minimum 3.00 grade point average and show promise of leadership. Scholarship recipients must plan to pursue a teaching career in elementary education and have the support of at least three Glenville State College faculty.

ERLEY AND EFFA RINEHART SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1987
The Erley and Effa Rinehart Scholarship Fund was established by the children of the Rinehart family to provide financial aid to deserving and needy students attending Glenville State College.

ERNEST H. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1994
At the time of his death, the Ernest H. Smith Scholarship was established. This scholarship is used to support students in the field of business.

EVELYN E. AND LLOYD H. ELLIOTT SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1990
Evelyn E. and Lloyd H. Elliott, alumni of Glenville State College, established this scholarship to express their appreciation for the exceptional opportunities they received at Glenville State College.

FOUNDATION GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Foundation General Scholarship Fund was established to award scholarships on the basis of academic qualifications. Any scholarship contributions that are not designated to a particular fund are deposited into the unrestricted General Scholarship Fund.

FRED H. KILLINGSWORTH AND LUCY FRANCIS KILLINGSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2000
The scholarship fund is to be used for educational purposes granted to worthy students chosen by the Glenville State College Scholarship Committee with preference given to students who reside in Gilmer County, West Virginia.

GLENVILLE HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
As alumni of Glenville High School, the Donors wish to express their appreciation to the high school for the exceptional opportunities that resulted from their attendance and the attendance of other members of the respective families at this educational institution. Through the establishment of this scholarship fund, the Donors wish to make possible opportunities for Gilmer County High School graduates to obtain a college degree from Glenville State College.

GLENVILLE STATE COLLEGE CNG HONORS PROGRAM
Established 1987
This scholarship is intended for a student who is the first member of a family to attend college. The objective of the Glenville State CNG Honors Program is to identify those students whose abilities surpass the challenges of the standard curriculum and to provide those students with academic offerings that encourage performance reflecting their true potential.

H. LABAN WHITE, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1989
The endowed scholarship was set up by H. Laban White, George B. White, and Eleanor C. White to honor their father, H. Laban White, Sr. who was a member of the GSC Faculty and Dean of the College.

H. Y. CLARK EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1985
Humboldt Yokum Clark established this scholarship. He was on the faculty of GSC for 28 years. He served as a member of the Department of Education, taught English, Social Studies and West Virginia History during the years of World War II. This scholarship goes to an Education major in financial need who is a resident of West Virginia and who has the potential of being an outstanding educator.

HERMAN W. VANNOY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
The Herman W. Vannoy Scholarship Fund was established by his wife, Viola Virginia Vannoy and two sons, Robert R. and Donald C. Vannoy. Herman W. Vannoy graduated from Glenville State College in 1934. While at GSC, he excelled on the football team. Mr. Vannoy had fond memories of GSC and wished to give other students an opportunity to obtain a higher education and participate in sports. Recipients for this scholarship must be from either Ritchie of Gilmer County.

IVA HOLDEN HARRISON SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1981
This scholarship was established by Mrs. Harrison who had a long career as an educator in West Virginia. Financial need is strongly considered and Lewis County residents are given preference in the selection process.

JACK V. AND ANN L. STALNAKER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
Recognized as the 1998 Alumnus of The Year, and having served 25 years as President of the GSC Foundation Inc., this scholarship was established by his many loyal and dedicated friends and family to honor the distinguished service of Jack V. Stalnaker. Its purpose is to support worthy students of Glenville State College.

JACK WOODYARD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
The Jack Woodyard Memorial Scholarship was established by Philip A. Reale and the GSC Foundation, Inc., to commemorate Jack's legacy for the many years and countless hours of dedication he gave to GSC Athletics and his community. This scholarship rewards a student who excels in academics and athletics and agrees to perform community service.

JEAN ADAMS SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1996
This scholarship was established by Dr. David W. Smith, and the family and friends of Jean Adams Smith to provide scholarships to students from Central West Virginia majoring in Early Childhood Education. Preference is given to students from Gilmer County.

JESSE LILLY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
This scholarship is awarded to an athlete of academic merit.

JIM HAMRICK ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1995
This scholarship was established in honor of 1958 GSC graduate James E. Hamrick to reward students who demonstrate that athletic and academic excellence can be complimentary. Recipients must be a graduate of Meadow Bridge, Greenbrier West or Herbert Hoover High Schools and have demonstrated excellence in academics and athletics and shown by his or her past actions a strong desire to participate in extracurricular activities.

JOE PARTON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1987
This scholarship fund was established in memory of Joseph Robert Parton by his mother Josephine Parton. This scholarship is used in general support of Glenville State College students.

JOEL T. AND GRACE MARSH CREASY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
Joel T. and Grace Marsh Creasy graduated from Glenville State College in 1948 and 1954, respectively. This scholarship is to be awarded to students graduating from Richwood and Nicholas County High Schools.

JOHN C. SHAW SCHOLARSHIP
A portion of income from a trust established by Mr. John C. Shaw, President of Glenville State College from 1901?1908 accrues to the account of Glenville State College. These scholarships may total a maximum of $200. This non-renewable scholarship is awarded primarily to academically talented freshmen. Students must be residents of West Virginia.

JOHN R. SPEARS EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Dr. John Spears was the son of a coal miner and hardscrabble pioneer mother. He rose up as a free mountaineer to assert his dignity and worth in business, education, and government. He looked back only to extend a helping hand to others, and fought the good fight, not only for himself, but for countless others blessed by his friendship and inspired by his example.

The Robert H. Mollohan Family Charitable Foundation, Inc. and the John R. Spears Memorial Committee are pleased to offer the John R. Spears Education Scholarship to support the perpetuation of the values that West Virginia gave to John and that he returned unsullied, values that he lived by and died by, to keep and pass on to future generations. This renewable scholarship will be given annually to a student who meets the qualifications listed below. In order to receive the scholarship each year, recipients must remain at Glenville State College, continue to pursue a degree in education, and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0. Click here to print an application.

JOHN WARDER RAY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1992
This scholarship fund was established in memory of John Warder Ray by Ida Warder Ray. Its purpose is to support worthy, talented, industrious, and needy students graduating from Lewis County High School in Weston, West Virginia.

JUDITH K. YOUNG POTTS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Established 2000
This scholarship program is designed to assist senior students who are completing their Student Internship semester at Glenville State College. It is the intent of this scholarship to select a student who shows promise of making significant contributions as a teacher in West Virginia, be in good standing with the college and have written recommendations from at least three professors. Preference will be given to students with financial need from Braxton County High first, then Nicholas, Upshur or Jackson Counties. In the event that no student from these counties is available the college will select a West Virginia student who meets the other criteria.

LEONARD AND GLADYS MARSHALL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
Through the generosity of Leonard B. and Gladys (Tripett) Marshall, graduates of Calhoun County High School receive financial assistance through this scholarship. Students must demonstrate academic promise and have financial need.

LORENA HEFNER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
Lorena Hefner was born September 3, 1908 in Burnsville, WV, one of eleven children. She graduated from GSC in 1941, beginning her teaching career in Braxton County at the Bragg Run School. While never forgetting her roots, she established this scholarship for students attending GSC from Braxton County.

LUANNA T. SMITH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1990
This scholarship was established by Ernest H. Smith in memory of his wife, Luanna Thompson Smith, a 1955 graduate of Glenville Sate College. Mrs. Smith served as Administrative Assistant to the President of Glenville State College from 1972 to 1989. This scholarship is given to and Education major from Gilmer County who has been admitted to teacher education and is preparing to complete the student internship.

MADELYN CONRAD KIDD SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1994
This scholarship was established by United States District Judge William M. Kidd in honor of his wife, Madelyn Conrad Kidd. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students of GSC who show academic promise in English and Math and are residents of West Virginia.

MARTHA JARVIS COTTRELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2001
This scholarship was established in 2001 through the estate of Martha Jarvis Cottrell. As an alumna, she wished to express her appreciation to the college through the creation of this scholarship fund. It will be awarded to an incoming freshman with academic promise who aspires to become a teacher.

MARY AND THERIN ROGERS SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
The Mary and Therin Rogers Scholarship Fund was established to honor the memory of Mary Whiting Rogers and Patricia Rogers Huff. This scholarship provides an opportunity to deserving students living in the Dekalb District of Gilmer County.

MARY B. FISHER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1976
This scholarship bequeathed by Mary B. Fisher was established for the use and benefit of worthy students from Braxton County, West Virginia who attend or desire to attend Glenville State College.

MICHAEL CORY DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1989
Norman E. Davis established this scholarship in honor of his late son, Michael Cory Davis. The scholarship enables worthy students to attend college and participate in collegiate sports. The recipient must be a student presently enrolled at GSC and preparing to begin the second, third or fourth year at GSC and is a member of the football team.

MOYERS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1993
This academic scholarship fund was established by Dr. L. Dewitt and Virginia Singleton Moyers. It is used to fund annual scholarships for capable but financially needy students who were born in West Virginia and are graduates of high schools within the state. Financial need along with intellectual ability and academic performance are key factors in the selection process. Awardees are chosen primarily from Braxton, Calhoun, Clay, Gilmer, Lewis, Nicholas, Ritchie, Roane, Webster, and Wirt Counties.

NICHOLAS AND POCAHONTAS COUNTIES SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1979
This scholarship fund was established by John H. McCutcheon and Ann H. McCutcheon of Summersville, Nicholas County, WV. The scholarship is awarded to deserving and needy students who have completed a high school degree or its equivalent in Nicholas and Pocahontas Counties, West Virginia.

NICK MURIN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
Mrs. Ruth Murin established this scholarship in memory of her husband to express her appreciation to Glenville State College for the exceptional opportunities provided to Murin family members who attended Glenville State College. This scholarship is awarded to a male athlete who is an upperclassman and who has proven himself to be a leader on campus.

NON-TRADITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1996
Funds raised through the sale of gift bricks provide non-traditional students with the opportunity for financial assistance. The "Brick Plaza" is located at the President's House in the side yard on the campus of GSC.

OVERT HARDMAN SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1981
Upon his death in 1981, Overt Hardman bequeathed this unrestricted scholarship fund to Glenville State College.

PHYLLIS MORK SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1983
This scholarship was established by L. T. "Roy" Mork and John Mork to honor the memory of Phyllis Mork. It's purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to a deserving student who has compiled a grade point average well above the high school average. The student will also excel in one or more areas, including athletics, music, student government, community affairs, debating, dramatics, and any other activities relating to school and community.

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
The Presidential Student Scholars Fund will provide two one thousand dollar scholarships annually to academically talented students attending GSC.

PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1999
The West Virginia PROMISE (Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence) Scholarship Program was approved by the Legislature in 1999. The PROMISE Scholarship is based on the student’s achievements – not on his or her parent’s financial resources, not on the college’s resources, not on other factors. For complete details on this program view http://www.promisescholarships.org/promise/home.aspx

ROANOKE METHODIST SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1982
This scholarship was established to aid and assist capable students of the United Methodist faith from Lewis County. Students must actively attend a United Methodist Church and must exhibit academic proficiency and have a need for financial assistance.

ROBERT AND DAVID MOORE SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1997
The Robert and David Moore Scholarship Fund was established by Joyce R. Moore as a memorial to her husband, Robert, and son, David. This scholarship provides financial assistance to students from Webster County who elect to study forestry, natural resources or environmental sciences.

ROBERT FIDLER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1978
This scholarship is for students who graduate from Nicholas County High who are currently last semester juniors or first semester seniors with a 2.00 grade point average or better.

ROBERT LEROY DAVIS SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1992
This endowed scholarship supports students graduating from Gilmer County High School with preference given to mature students coming back to school who want to be teachers. This fund was established by Oleta Collins Davis.

RUTH ANN NEDERMIER SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1990
This scholarship fund was established by Ruth Ann Nedermier at the time of her death. This fund is for the purpose of general scholarship awards.

SARAH JANE WAY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1982
It was the desire of Sarah Jane Way to aid and assist capable students from Pleasants County and surrounding areas to obtain a post-secondary education from GSC. The recipient must be a high school senior, who has applied for admission into Glenville State College. The student must have maintained a 3.0 average or better to be eligible.

STEPHEN S. AND CAROLYN DOTSON TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1996
Established by Dr. Stephen S. and Carolyn Dotson Taylor, this endowed scholarship serves to support the development of leadership by providing assistance to those students with potential who matriculate to Glenville State College from Roane and Ritchie Counties first, then Gilmer, Doddridge and Calhoun counties. Academic promise and financial need, as well as participation in high school, extra-curricular, community and church activities, are all taken into consideration. The scholarship is renewable for four years given that the student demonstrates acceptable academic performance.

THELMA W. SAMPLES DELTA ZETA SORORITY SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1996
Established by Thelma Wilson Samples to support members of the Theta-Xi Chapter of the Delta Zeta Sorority, this scholarship will be awarded to a female student who is a "legacy" of a member of this Chapter or of Delta Zeta Sorority.

THOMAS J. CLOWER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1987
This scholarship was established by the Westvaco Foundation Trustees to benefit families of independent pulpwood or chip suppliers who have suffered some type of adversity, either on or off the job. Recipients are qualified high school graduates who are the sons or daughters of a long-time independent pulpwood or chip supplier to Westvaco.

TURNER SCIENCE AND MATH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1978
Dr. Byron Turner served as Professor of Chemistry from 1946 to 1976 when he retired from GSC. This scholarship was established at the time of his death in 1978 to recognize an outstanding student in science and math.

VERIZON SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1981
Recipients of this scholarship must be majoring in education, business, or computer science. Recipients must also be in the upper one-fourth of their class based on grade point average and demonstrate leadership through extracurricular involvement in college related organizations. Recipients must be a West Virginia resident for at least 24 months prior to enrollment in college. Special consideration is given to a candidate that is a child or ward of an active Verizon employee.

VFW POST 5469/AMERICAN LEGION POST 42 SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1992
The VFW Post 5469 and American Legion Post 42 Scholarship was established to support scholarships for a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter or other descendants of a veteran honorably discharged from the armed services of the United States. Preference is given to descendants of Gilmer County veterans, whose son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter is a graduate of Gilmer County High School.

VIRGINIA SMITH HAMRIC MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1980
This scholarship was established in 1980 in memory of Mrs. Hamric by her husband, Edward. It will be awarded to a student majoring in Elementary Education, with preference given to students from Roane County and the surrounding area.

VIRGINIA WEST ENGLISH SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
This scholarship was established to honor Miss Virginia West, Professor Emeritus, who served as Professor of English and Chairwoman of the Language Division at Glenville State College. The recipient must be an upperclassman majoring in education who shows academic potential (minimum 3.3 cumulative grade point) and demonstrates leadership abilities and is ready to enter the student internship.

W. GORDON EISMON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1989
This scholarship was established by Daniel G. Eismon and Steve A. Smith in honor of the memory of their late father and step-father, W. Gordon Eismon who was a 1934 graduate of Glenville State College. The recipient must be a West Virginia resident who exhibits excellence in academics and must be of exemplary character.

WEST VIRGINIA SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, DC BOOK SCHOLARSHIP
Established 2001
This scholarship was established in 2001 by the West Virginia Society of Washington, DC. It shall be awarded to an incoming freshman and West Virginia resident and shall be used to defray textbook costs incurred.

WV PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP
The WV Promise Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program which means students who reach certain academic goals are eligible to receive funds to help pay for college. Eligible 2010 WV high school graduates will receive annual awards up to $4750 to cover the cost of tuition and mandatory fees at public or independent institutions in WV. Students must complete the WV Application for State-Level Financial Aid Programs online at www.cfwv.com and the FAFSA form www.fafsa.ed.gov by March

1. Certain academic requirements must be met to maintain eligibility.

ACADEMIC AWARDS

Special academic awards have been established to recognize graduating seniors or those completing their student internship. The maximum length of time for which any award may be received is eight semesters or until the completion of a baccalaureate degree, whichever period of time is shorter.

AVONELL "TISH" DAVIS EDUCATION AWARD
Established 1988
The Davis Education Award was established in memory of Avonell "Tish" Singleton Davis at the time of her death. This award was established to honor Mrs. Davis' commitment to public teaching by helping future teachers. The award is granted to an Education major who has completed or is currently in the Student Internship program. First priority is given to a student from Gilmer or Nicholas County.

PETERSON LIBRARY AWARD
Established 1962
This award was named for Mrs. Dorothy Peterson who was assistant librarian at Glenville State College at the time of her death in 1962. The Peterson Library Award honors a student who shows excellence in the field of Library Science.

SOMERVILLE EDUCATION AWARD
Established 1972
The Somerville Education Award was established by Dr. and Mrs. Delmer K. Somerville in memory of his mother, Christina Lockhart Somerville. Dr. Somerville was Dean of Academic Affairs at Glenville State College from 1954 to 1972. This award is given to an Education major and resident of Gilmer County. It is based on scholarship, character and economic need.

TOTH SCIENCE AND MATH AWARD
Established 1970
This award was established in memory of Frank L. Toth, Associate Professor of Physics, at the time of his death. This award is presented to a student who exhibits outstanding skills in science and mathematics.

WAGNER SCIENCE AND MATH AWARD
Established 1977
The Wagner Science and Math Award was established in memory of John R. Wagner who for 37 years taught science and mathematics at Glenville State College. This award honors a student who exhibits excellence in science and mathematics.

WILLA BRAND ENGLISH AWARD
Established 1971
This award was established in memory of Miss Willa Brand, who served as an Instructor and chair of the English Department, and House Director of Verona Mapel Hall. The standards of excellence which Miss Brand observed have become legendary among her former pupils. The award is given to honor an outstanding English student.