Scholarships

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

CARLOS RATLIFF PHYSICAL EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998
This scholarship 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.

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.

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 State College. Mrs. Smith served as Administrative Assistant to the President of Glenville State College from 1972 to 1989. This scholarship is given to an Education major from Gilmer County who has been admitted to teacher education and is preparing to complete the student internship.

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.

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.

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.

CHRISTINA LOCKHART SOMMERVILLE 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.