Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

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Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

501 Avery St.
Parkersburg, WV 26101
Ph: (304)428-4438
Fax: (304)428-1200
Free: (866)428-4438
E-mail: [email protected]
URL:http://www.pacfwv.com

Bob Adkins Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified senior high school students from Point Pleasant High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Point Pleasant High School; must have a minimum 2.0 GPA; must have financial need for assistance and must have participated in high school athletics (including team participation and/or support services to team, such as manager). Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the length of time and variety of sports participated in, participation in the school community, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Martin K. Alsup Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified high school seniors from Parkersburg High School. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Parkersburg High School; must have a strong commitment to the field of instrumental music and music-related activities as demonstrated by participation in orchestra or the Big Red Band. Criteria: Preference is given to students interested in majoring in music.

Funds Avail.: $1,200. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Ambrose-Ramsey Trust Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified students from Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Parkersburg Catholic, or Williamstown High School. Focus: Ministry. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduate from Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Parkersburg Catholic, or Williamstown High School with the desire to further their education in the study of the Methodist Ministry. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the application requirements and scholarship selection criteria.

Funds Avail.: $1,000-$3,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Joe Barbarow Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for deserving graduate seniors at Parkersburg High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a high school graduating senior and must have attended Hamilton Junior High in Wood County. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on academic achievement, school citizenship, moral character, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $760. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Lewis and Gurry Batten Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified senior high school at Parkersburg High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Parkersburg High School graduating senior; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA; and must be attending a four-year course in college or university. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on merit and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $600. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

William (Billbo) Boston Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified individuals intending to pursue their undergraduate degree. Focus: Computer and information sciences. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors or current undergraduates who previously graduated from a Wood County high school and are pursuing undergraduate degree in computer science at an accredited post-secondary school in West Virginia or Ohio with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need, class rank, school activities, and achievement.

Funds Avail.: $450. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Chester H. Bruce Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for qualified students of Wirt County High School. Focus: Christian education. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Wirt County High School; must be pursuing vocational or trade studies or Christian ministry or service; must be enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate two-or-four-year program or a vocational program or graduate school; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA; and must have a strong work ethic. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on the scholarship selection criteria.

Funds Avail.: $750. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Bryce-Lietzke Martin Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified individuals in Wood County. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Wood County resident; must have an interest in golf; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA; and must be accepted or attending a post-secondary education. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on good moral character, involvement in extracurricular activities, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500-$750. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or postsecondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Freda Burge Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students of William-stown High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Williamstown High School graduating senior; must be planning to attend West Virginia University-Parkersburg full-time; and must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need and application materials.

Funds Avail.: $600. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

George H. Clinton Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide support for graduating or graduate students from a Wood County, WV high school. Focus: Communications. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating or have graduated from a Wood County, WV, high school; must be attending college full-time and majoring in the media communications field; must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the scholarship selection criteria.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Dwight O. Conner and Ellen Conner Lepp Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating high school students at Parkersburg High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Parkersburg High School graduating senior. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $240. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation in a signed, copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Dave Couch Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified individuals intending to pursue studies involving massage therapy or physical or occupational therapy. Focus: Physical therapy; Occupational therapy. Qualif.: Applicant must be a resident of Wood, Wirt, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Mason, Calhoun, Gilmer, or Doddridge in WV or Washington County, OH; must be actively pursuing a course of study involving massage therapy or physical or occupational therapy. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on personal commitment to service for individuals whose lives are affected by ALS or other neuromuscular or disabling disease, as evidenced by related volunteer or community service to individuals whose lives are affected by these diseases or for organizations serving individuals whose lives are affected.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation in a signed and sealed envelope; a copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Jennifer Coulter Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating seniors of Parkersburg High School to pursue their career in teaching. Focus: Teaching. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Parkersburg High School interested in pursuing a career in teaching and must be involved in extracurricular and/or community service activities. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on academic achievement or potential to achieve academically with evidence of at least a 2.5 GPA, and financial need. Preference will be given to students who have displayed interest in foreign language study during their high school career.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Cindy Curry Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from any Wood County high school; must be planning to attend an accredited West Virginia college or university full-time; must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA; and must have a strong motivation to attend school. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the scholarship selection criteria.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post- secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Kenneth D. and Katherine D. Davis Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors of Wirt County High School to pursue their education. Focus: Business. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Wirt County High School graduating senior pursuing a career or major in business. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need, academic achievement, potential and character.

Funds Avail.: $225. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post- secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed, copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Lawrence E. Davis Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating seniors of Parkers-burg High School to pursue their education in either the state of West Virginia or Ohio. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Park-ersburg High School who have been admitted to attend an accredited four-year institution of higher education in either the state of West Virginia or Ohio as full-time students, with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $900. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation in a signed, copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Doddridge County Promise Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating students of Doddridge County High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors or graduates of Doddridge County High School who have been admitted to the college of their choice; must have a GPA of 3.2 or above, be in the top 20% of the class, ACT of 21 or above or SAT of 1100 or above; must have followed a college-bound curriculum; and must have financial need. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on the evaluation of the scholarship selection committee.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Deborah Gandee Dudding Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors at Ravenswood High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ravenswood High School graduating senior; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students with financial need who have exhibited a record of community service, a balance of academic and extracurricular interest, and a commitment to the growth, development, and/or the well-being of children.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

David Edward Farson Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors at Parkersburg High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Parkersburg High School graduating senior; must be planning to attend Marshall University. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need and academic achievements.

Funds Avail.: $1,500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Fostering Hope Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified individuals intending to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be students who are actively enrolled, or have been enrolled, in the foster care system; must be WV residents; must be admitted to a course of study at a post-high school educational institution for the upcoming year. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on academic promise, good character, good citizenship and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, PO Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

William E. “Bill” Gallagher Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors at Parkersburg South High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Parkersburg South High School who have been admitted to attend Glenville State College in Glen-ville, WV, or Alderson Broaddus College in Philippi, WV. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the knowledge and a love of people as attested to by the guidance counselors and as evidenced by candidate's participation in extracurricular activities and community service.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Laverne L. Gibson Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors intending to pursue their career in education. Focus: Education; Special education. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Wood County West Virginia or Washington County Ohio; must be majoring in education, and special education. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on academic achievement or potential to achieve, honesty and good moral character, involvement in extracurricular and/or community service activities, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $390. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Shane Gilbert Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their post-secondary education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Wood County Technical/Caperton Canter graduating senior intending to pursue post-secondary education. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on achievements, ability, financial need, citizenship, and recommendation.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

S. William & Martha R. Golf Educational Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage individuals to pursue their career in medical school. Focus: Medical education. Qualif.: Applicants must have attended high school in Wood County and must be entering or currently in medical school. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on merit and need.

Funds Avail.: $2,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or postsecondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Russ Grant Memorial Scholarship for Tennis (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors to pursue higher level education. Focus: General studies. Qualif: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg South High School or Parkersburg Catholic High School; must have shown evidence of an interest in tennis; must be pursuing higher level education; and must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on commitment to tennis, academic achievement, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $800. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Sarah Gwisdalla Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating students of Ripley High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ripley High School graduating senior with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students with financial need and a strong record of community service.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation in a signed, copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Nathaniel Hafer Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduate students of Raven-swood High School to pursue their studies. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ravenswood High School graduating senior; must have a minimum 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students with financial need and a strong record of community service.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Clayburn and Garnet R. Hanna Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for the residents or graduates of Wirt County. Focus: General studies. Qualif: Applicant must be a resident of Wirt County or graduate of Wirt County High School; must be planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution full-time. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need, likelihood of completion of degree, and leadership. Preference will be given to students who are not likely to receive other significant scholarship awards.

Funds Avail.: $540. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: Maorch 20.

H.G. Hardbarger Science and Mathematics Awards (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for graduating seniors from Ritchie County High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Ritchie County High School who has demonstrated achievement in the fields of Math/Science. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on the scholarship criteria.

Funds Avail.: $670. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Ruth Harris Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for qualified graduating female high school students of Wood County, WV. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating female high school student who is a resident of Wood County, WV, not to be over 20 years of age at first selection and must be planning to attend West Virginia University. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on the application requirements and scholarship selection criteria.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; must have a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Harrisville Lions Club Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for qualified individuals in Ritchie County intending to pursue their studies. Focus: Education, Vocationaltechnical. Qualif.: Applicant must be a resident of Ritchie County; must be pursuing vocational, technical, or trade related education through an accredited institution or program; and must have a minimum 2.0 GPA (if a graduating senior or presently enrolled in school). Criteria: Preference will be given to students with financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Harry C. Hartleben III. Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors from Parkersburg High School intending to pursue higher education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Parkersburg High School who plans to pursue higher education; and must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Recipients of the scholarships will be selected based on academic achievement, motivation, character, and involvement in school and community activities. Financial need is not a primary consideration.

Funds Avail.: $300. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Gail Hartshorn Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified Wood County residents intending to pursue their studies. Focus: Emergency and disaster services; Paramedics. Qualif.: Applicants must be Wood County residents who are pursuing emergency medical technician or paramedic training. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need and commitment to career in emergency services.

Funds Avail.: $240. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Gregory Lynn Haught Citizenship Awards (Undergraduate/Award/Prize)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating students of Ritchie County High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ritchie County High School graduating senior. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on academic achievement, good moral character, service to others, and service in religious activities and endeavors.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or postsecondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Dorcas Edmonson Haught Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for qualified students intending to attend Marietta College. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating Parkersburg High School senior who plans to attend Marietta College. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need, achievements, and character.

Funds Avail.: $250. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Ella Beren Hersch Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be a Parkersburg High School graduating senior. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $1,400. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Holly Jackson-Wuller Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating seniors of Parkersburg South High School to pursue their college degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Parkersburg South High School planning to attend Marshall University, with minimum 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need and participation in school, church and community activities.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

K.A.S.A Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for graduating high school seniors or graduates of Doddridge County High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior or graduate of Doddridge County High School; must have a minimum GPA of 2.5. Criteria: Preference will be given to a student who has been admitted to attend a public college in West Virginia, and to a well-rounded, hard working individual with financial need who is not receiving substantial scholarship aid from other sources.

Funds Avail.: $1,100. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Dr. Charles Kelly Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors of Ravenswood High School. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ravenswood High School graduating senior planning to attend Marshall University. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Judge Oliver Kessel Memorial Scholarship-Ripley Rotary (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist Ripley High School graduating seniors. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Rip-ley High School graduating senior with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need and strong record of community service.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or postsecondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Rhonda Knopp Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating seniors intending to pursue their degree in health care field. Focus: Health care services. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Roane County High School graduating senior pursuing a degree in the health care field with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their financial need. Preference will be given to students with record of community service.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Harold Knopp Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified graduating students from Wood County. Focus: Journalism. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Wood County; must have excelled in journalism in high school; and must be planning to pursue a career in journalism. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their application materials.

Funds Avail.: $450. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Langfitt-Ambrose Trust Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for deserving students intending to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduate from Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Parkersburg Catholic, or Williamstown High School; must have excelled in the combined fields of Mathematics and English desiring to further their education in those fields. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on their application materials.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Megan Nicole Longwell Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage the graduating seniors of Parkersburg South High School to pursue their college degree. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Parkersburg South High School graduating seniors who have been admitted to an accredited institution of higher learning as full-time students with a minimum 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need and participation in school athletics. Special consideration will be given to applicants whose families have experienced extraordinary special need.

Funds Avail.: $1,385. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Dudley Mullins/Cabot Corporation Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating seniors of Williamstown High School in their educational pursuits. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Williamstown graduating senior; must have attended Waverly Elementary School for a minimum of one year and graduated from Waverly Elementary; must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on involvement in school and civic activities, academic achievement, and potential.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Pennsboro Alumni Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for graduating seniors of Ritchie County High School intending to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ritchie County High School graduating senior who demonstrates financial need. Criteria: Preference will be given to students who demonstrated academic promise, good character, good citizenship and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Pepsi Wood County Technical/Caperton Center Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating seniors in their educational pursuits. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors attending Wood County Technical/Caperton Canter who are admitted to a post-secondary education institution. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on GPA, financial need, and recommendations.

Funds Avail.: $900. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Park-ersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

William R. Pfalzgraf Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To assist graduating students in their educational pursuits. Focus: Law; Education, English as a second language; Music. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Parkersburg High School graduating senior with a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on merit, motivation toward higher education, character, and financial need. Preference will be given to students with interest in or achievement in the areas of law, debating, English or music.

Funds Avail.: $760. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Herschel Pifer Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be Ritchie County High School graduating seniors. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need, academic achievement, and activities.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

William Reaser Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their college postsecondary education. Focus: Vocational-technical. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ritchie County High School graduating senior planning to pursue post-secondary education in a technical or vocational field. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on academic achievement or potential in the area of vocational/technical studies, honesty and good moral character, community service, and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or postsecondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O. Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

James H. Roberts Athletic Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to continue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior from Wirt County High School; must be planning to attend a four-year program of study at a higher education institution in West Virginia; must be a student athlete; and must have a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on commitment to athletics, GPA and test scores.

Thomas Warren Roberts Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to continue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Belpre High School graduating senior. Criteria: Selection of recipient will be based on financial need, academic achievement, involvement in school activities, and character.

Funds Avail.: $650. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

James Robinson Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide support for graduating students intending to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ripley High School, Jackson County, graduating senior pursuing full-time enrollment or person of any age currently enrolled full-time at WVU Parkersburg Jackson County Center with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need and records of community service.

Carl M. Rose Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: Education, Secondary. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Parkersburg South High School graduating senior; must have a 3.0 GPA; and must be planning to pursue a major in secondary education. Criteria: Selection will be based on financial need, personal statement, and academic achievement. Consideration will be given to applicants majoring in math and science secondary education.

Funds Avail.: $390. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent at Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

S. Byrl Ross Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: Music. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Wood or Ritchie Counties pursuing a major in music or a music-related field at a post-secondary educational institution. Criteria: Scholarship recipients are chosen on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, potential, and character.

Funds Avail.: $1,150. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Mike Ruben Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a high school graduating senior. Criteria: Preference will be given to deserving students who have demonstrated excellence in academics and athletics.

Funds Avail.: $250-$500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: Nursing. Qualif.: Applicant must be a resident of Wood, Ritchie, Wirt, Calhoun, Jackson, Gilmer, Roane, Pleasants, or Doddridge in WV or Washington County, OH; must be planning to attend an accredited college/nursing school to become a RN; must have a financial need and a minimum of 2.0 GPA; must be willing to make a written pledge attesting to their intention to return to the area covered by the service region of the Foundation to practice for at least two years. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need and other scholarship selection criteria.

Everett Oscar Shimp Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: Agriculture, Economic aspects; History. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduate of Jackson or Roane County high schools who is currently enrolled full-time and has completed college credits equivalent to junior or senior status; must have a minimum of 3.0 college GPA; and must be majoring in agriculture or history or pursuing an education degree majoring in agriculture or history. Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on the scholarship criteria.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Pat Shimp Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their degree in the business or agriculture field. Focus: Business; Agriculture, Economic aspects. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Roane County High School graduating senior pursuing a degree in the business or agriculture field with a minimum of 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students with record of community service.

Simonton Windows Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide educational assistance to high school graduates or the equivalent who demonstrate academic potential. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be currently enrolled in undergraduate studies; must have graduated from high school or the equivalent and shall desire to attend a post-secondary educational institution, such as a college, university, technical or trade school, vocational school, business school; and must have a good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale. Criteria: Selection of applicants will be based on financial need, academic achievement, and leadership abilities and activities.

Funds Avail.: Amount of the scholarship may vary depending on the type of institution the student is attending and relative cost. To Apply: Applicants must complete the application form, available online; must submit a personal essay, high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must have a copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income, a copy of the page from their Student Aid Report from FAFSA that shows their Estimated Family Contribution; must have financial aid award letter from their top-choice post-secondary educational institution. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: April 1.

Bill Six Memorial Scholarship Fund (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors or previous high school graduates who are permanent residents of Vienna, WV, who have at least a 2.0 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients is based on financial need and potential for successful achievement beyond high school. Preference will be given to the student who appears to be a hard worker and is likely to succeed, yet does not necessarily maintain a superior GPA.

Mary K. Smith Rector Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors to pursue their education. Focus: Vocational-technical education. Qualif.: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Gilmer County High School; must be planning to attend an accredited college or university in West Virginia; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on academic achievement and financial need.

Funds Avail.: $500-$1,500. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have high school and/or post-secondary transcripts; must provide a letter of recommendation; copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent at Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

C.R. Thomas Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Parkersburg High School and must be willing to help the community and others. Criteria: Recipients will be selected based on financial need and application materials.

Charles A. Townsend Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating students to pursue their career as education professionals. Focus: Education. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating senior of Wood County schools planning to attend an accredited post-secondary school; must be interested in pursuing a career as an education professional; and must be pursuing a degree at St. John's College in Annapolis, MD, or Santa Fe, NM. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on financial need, achievement, and character.

Funds Avail.: $985. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report, showing estimated family contribution, from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Wayne-Meador-Elliott Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors of Ritchie County High School to pursue their education. Focus: General studies. Qualif.: Applicant must be a Ritchie County High School graduating senior; must be enrolled as a fulltime student to attend an accredited four-year college or university; and must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students planning to major in the field of education administration, music, geology/petroleum engineering or education. Selection of recipients will be based on ability to overcome obstacles, strong work ethic, interest in community service and leadership, and financial need.

West Virginia Nurses Association District No. 3 Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide support for qualified individuals intending to pursue their nursing degree. Focus: Nursing. Qua-lif.: Applicants must reside in Wood, Wirt, Calhoun, Jackson, or Roane Counties and must be pursuing an associate nursing degree as full-time students. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on merit.

Funds Avail.: $800. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Park-ersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Whitaker-Minard Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To encourage graduating seniors to pursue their degrees in any field specializing in services for individuals with disabilities. Focus: Disabilities. Qualif.: Applicant must be a graduating high school senior admitted to attend college, or a currently enrolled college student; must be pursuing associate or bachelor level degrees in any field specializing in services for individuals with disabilities; must have a minimum of 2.5 GPA; must be a resident of Wood, Pleas-ants, Ritchie, Wirt, Gilmer, Calhoun, Jackson, Roane or Tyler Counties, West Virginia or Washington County, Ohio. Criteria: Preference will be given to applicants who show willingness to volunteer/participate or has previously volunteer/participated in one of Wood County Society's programs, the year the scholarship is received or the following year.

Funds Avail.: $1,000. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); must have a personal essay; must have a high school and/or post-secondary transcript; must provide a letter of recommendation and a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and must have a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Glenn Wilson Broadcast Journalism Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial support for qualified individuals intending to pursue their education. Focus: Journalism; Communications; Marketing and distribution. Qualif.: Applicants must be current or previous Wood or Pleasant County, WV, or Washington County, OH, high school students; must be studying broadcast journalism, journalism, communications or marketing; and must have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Criteria: Preference will be given to students whose main interest is broadcast journalism as demonstrated by candidate's school activities or through study of this field.

Funds Avail.: $560. To Apply: Applicants must submit a cover sheet (3 pages) and application form (4 pages); a personal essay; a high school and/or post- secondary transcript; a letter of recommendation; a signed copy of the page of their or their parent's most recent tax return that indicates adjusted gross income; and a Student Aid Report showing estimated family contribution from FAFSA. Application form and other supporting documents must be sent to Our Community's Foundation, P.O Box 1762, Parkersburg, WV 26102. Deadline: March 20.

Wood County Bar Association Memorial Scholarships (Undergraduate/Scholarship)

Purpose: To provide financial assistance for qualified individuals intending to pursue their law degree. Focus: Law. Qualif.: Applicant must be a student attending an accredited law school in the United States and must have certain minimal contacts with Wood, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, or Pleasant Counties in West Virginia. Criteria: Selection of recipients will be based on the scholarship selection criteria.

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