We help students chase big goals.
Scholarships fund a bright future.
A college education can change a life, and the Foundation is proud to play a role in that journey. We award more than 60 scholarships annually to students striving to achieve their academic and career goals. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, these scholarships provide crucial financial support, easing the burden of tuition and opening doors to new opportunities. While some scholarships are designed for specific fields of study or student backgrounds, many are open to a wider range of applicants, ensuring that more students in our region have the chance to succeed.
Our Impact
In 2024
71
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2024 Scholarship Recipients
Past Recipients:
$109,950
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Average Scholarship Award Per Student: $1,549
How to Apply
The Tucker Community Foundation’s scholarship applications allow students to apply for multiple awards with a single form. Applications are reviewed after submission, and recipients are notified following the selection process. Applicants must provide academic and personal details, a personal statement, and supporting documents. Awardees are required to report any additional scholarships received.
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Barbour County Scholarship Applicants: This year, ALL Barbour County students applying for a Tucker Community Foundation scholarship must complete the Barbour County Scholarship Application Form regardless of whether they are in high school or college.
Randolph County Scholarship Applicants: This year, ALL Randolph County high school students applying for a Tucker Community Foundation scholarship must complete the Randolph County High School Student Scholarship Application Form.
Randolph County college students applying for a Tucker Community Foundation scholarship must complete the College Student/Non-Traditional Scholarship Application Form.
Grant, Garrett, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Tucker, and Upshur County Scholarship Applicants: High school students from Grant, Garrett, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Tucker, and Upshur Counties must complete the High School Student Scholarship Application Form.
College and non-traditional students from Grant, Garrett, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Tucker, and Upshur Counties must complete the College Student/Non-Traditional Student Scholarship Application Form.
Christian School/Homeschool Scholarship Applicants: Students applying for a Tucker Community Foundation Scholarship to attend a Christian school or participate in homeschooling must complete the Gary A. Wilson Memorial Scholarship Application Form.
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIP CYCLE DEADLINE
Friday, March 7, 2025
Scholarship Endowment Funds
The Davis Health System Foundation Scholarship Fund, established in November 2017, provides an annual scholarship to a student pursuing a health care-related field.
The Floyd M. & Leona E. Ball Scholarship Fund, established in December 2017, provides scholarships for students from Tucker County and Barbour County pursuing higher education.
The Lorene Pennington Family Scholarship Fund, established in December 2020, provides scholarships to college-bound students from Tucker County, with consideration for students from nearby counties if no qualified applicants are available.
The Harry R. & Candy B. Sommerville Science Scholarship Fund, established in August 2021, provides a scholarship to a deserving Tucker County student pursuing a degree in science or a related field, with strict exclusions for education or arts majors. If no Tucker County students qualify, applicants from the eight counties served by the Tucker Community Foundation will be considered.
The Harry R. & Candy B. Sommerville Mathematics Scholarship Fund, established in August 2021, provides a scholarship to a deserving Tucker County student pursuing a degree in mathematics or a related field, with strict exclusions for education or arts majors. If no Tucker County students qualify, applicants from the eight counties served by the Tucker Community Foundation will be considered.
The Stadelman Journalism Scholarship Fund, established in May 2018 by Kelly Stadelman, family, and friends, provides annual scholarships to students from Tucker County and Marshall County pursuing journalism studies, with secondary consideration given to students from these counties attending Marshall University.
The Randall H. Alt Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in May 2017 by his sister Rebecca Lanhardt, provides an annual scholarship for a graduating Petersburg High School senior who has participated in varsity sports and plans to attend a West Virginia school, honoring Randy's love for sports, West Virginia, and education.
The Mark Hutchison and David Cosner Scholarship Fund, established in 2015 by family and friends, honors the memory of two local servicemen by providing an annual scholarship to a senior from Randolph Technical Center who exemplifies the values of respect, discipline, honor, responsibility, commitment, and service.
The Knights of Pythias Brown Lodge #32 Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 with a $22,000 donation, provides financial assistance to graduating Preston County High School seniors pursuing higher education, continuing the lodge's legacy of supporting local youth.
The Citizens Bank of West Virginia Fund, established in 1995, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the bank’s commitment to community investment and philanthropy.
The Jillian Roberts and Matilde Villalobos Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2000 by the Tucker County High School Class of 2000, honors the memory of two beloved classmates by awarding scholarships to graduating seniors who demonstrate leadership potential and are pursuing higher education.
The Uncle Sam’s Birthday Party Fund, established in 2011 from event proceeds, provides unrestricted funding to support general charitable needs, continuing the legacy of the annual fundraiser that has sustained the Tucker Community Foundation since 1989.
The Bradley J. Ramsey Memorial Scholarship Fund, established in 2014 by his family with matching gifts from Shell Oil Company, provides financial assistance to a graduating Tucker County High School senior attending Potomac State College or WVU, honoring Ramsey’s lifelong dedication to education and public service.
The Preston High School American Legion Post 56 Scholarship Fund provides annual support for students with military affiliations or JROTC experience who are continuing their education beyond high school.
The Crimson Shamrock Fund provides scholarships to post-graduate students from Tucker and Preston Counties, West Virginia, and Garrett County, Maryland, who are pursuing advanced degrees and demonstrate a commitment to contributing professionally to their home communities.
The Walter & Mary Shaffer Helmick Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from Tucker County High School who choose to continue their education, honoring the legacy of a family deeply rooted in Tucker County's history and service.
The W. Denzel and Ernestine A. Kee Scholarship Fund provides annual scholarships to graduating seniors at Tucker County High School, with preference for students from Hambleton, Hendricks, and Parsons, West Virginia, in memory of the Kee family's commitment to education and community.
The Orr Family Fund provides an annual scholarship to a Tucker County High School senior or an older student attending college, with a goal of supporting educational advancement at any stage.
The Harold W. & Ruth F. Shaffer Scholarship Fund supports one male and one female graduating senior from Tucker County High School each year, helping them pursue higher education at any state college or university in West Virginia.
The Robert W. “Bill” Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund honors a beloved educator by supporting students pursuing degrees in education, with a preference for those who share his passion for teaching.
The Rebecca Ann Chenoweth Memorial Scholarship Fund supports Tucker County High School graduates attending college in West Virginia, with preference given to students with limited financial aid and those active in Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD).
The Doug & Betty Preble Scholarship Fund supports graduating Tucker County High School seniors pursuing college, with preference for students interested in geology.
The Parsons High School Alumni Scholarship Fund provides scholarships to graduating Tucker County High School seniors who are descendants of Parsons High School alumni.
These endowed funds provide scholarship support according to distribution guidelines. Additional unrestricted funding can also support these scholarships. Our goal is to distribute 5% of the Total Market Value of each fund annually, which may vary depending on market conditions. Awards range from $500 to $8,000. Contact Mike Moore for more information: scholarships@tuckerfoundation.net.