The Beckley Area Foundation manages over 130 scholarship funds established
by individuals, firms and organizations desiring to assist WV residents in obtaining a college education. Each scholarship
application has specific eligibility criteria defined by the donor when the fund was established. To access these
individual scholarship details visit our scholarship catalog download link below. Read carefully and follow
the specific application guidelines. The Beckley Area Foundation application is available on line or see your guidance
counselor for application materials. The scholarship catalog is updated annually in late February
2010
Application Cycle is Cosed
2011 Application Cycle will begin March 1, 2010
and end April 1, 2010.
2010 Download Beckley Area Foundation Application Form. Please
note that the application can not be completed on line.
General
criteria that apply to most scholarship funds include:
Must
be a WV resident Must be a full time student (12 hours
minimum) Must demonstrate academic achievement (at least
2.5), unless otherwise specified by a particular fund
If you
have questions do not hesitate to contact our office.
2010 BAF Scholarship Catalog
2010 BAF Scholarship Application
Essay Questions
The following scholarship
require essays in addition to the BAF application form.
All essays should
be typed in 12 pt font, double spaced, with 1” margins.
Connie Louise McComb King Memorial Scholarship
In 300-1000 words describe how your background
makes you a special candidate for this scholarship.
Judy G. Thomas Scholarship
In 200-300 words share what was the most difficult time
in your life and why? How did your perspective on life change as a result of that difficulty?
Additionally, please discuss any experience or interaction which you may have had with Judy Thomas during her tenure
as principal at Beckley-Stratton.
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