Fund Catalog

Bill Van Sant Scholarship Fund

Created in memory by his family, the Bill Van Sant Scholarship Fund provides an annual scholarship to a Summers County resident who has a demonstrated financial need and a GPA of at least 3.0. Candidates must have demonstrated ambition through participation in high school activities. Preference is given to, but not limited to, those who want to teach. Bill was a retired teacher of social studies and American history who believed in the power of education and the Summers County School System was very important to him.

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Bowles Family Scholarship

This fund was established in memory of Lester and Marjorie Bowles by their children with the intent to give back to their community. It will provide a scholarship for undergraduate study or vocational training for residents of Summers County or graduates of Summers County schools.

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Burkey & Mary Lou Lilly Memorial Fund in Honor of Art Lough

Burkey Lilly was inspired to honor Art Lough, a former Summers County Extension agent, and the dedicated teachers at Hinton High School. The fund provides a scholarship for a student to study an exact science at Concord University or West Virginia University. The candidate shall have a demonstrated financial need and carry a “C” or better grade average.

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Campaign 2000

Campaign 2000 is the general scholarship fund for the Hinton Area Foundation. Scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in post-secondary education who are graduates of Summers County Public Schools, or who are residents of Summers County and have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average for the four years of high school. Scholarships are initially awarded for the academic year for which the student applies, with a tentative commitment to continue funding for a total of four years of undergraduate work. Continuation of funding is contingent upon the student’s pursuit of a regular course of study while maintaining at least a 2.5 grade point average, availability of funds and an annual application for funding.

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Carol Davis Memorial Scholarship

This Pass-through fund occasionally provides a scholarship for a Summers County student.

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CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship Fund

The Gwinn Family Scholarship was created by Campbell Gwinn of Green Sulphur Springs. The Gwinn Family was one of the very first families in Summers County with one branch settling in the Lowell area and another in Green Sulphur Springs. This scholarship is for a student attending Concord University and Concord has also contributed significant assets to this fund to make this scholarship possible.

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Clark Family Scholarship

The purpose of the Clark Family Scholarship Fund is to give back to the Summers County Community by encouraging Summers County High School students to attend Marshall University or Concord University, preferably seeking a degree in education or business, then return to Summers County to work, volunteer, and encourage philanthropic giving – therefore making the community a better place to live. Those eligible for this scholarship fund are Summers County High School graduating seniors, undergraduate students, or college graduates seeking an advanced degree in education or business at Marshall University or Concord University.

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Claude Johnson Memorial Scholarship

Established by Vera Johnson in memory of her husband, Claude Johnson Jr., this scholarship reflects Vera’s commitment to education and perseverance. After leaving school at age 16, she returned to earn her high school diploma alongside her eldest son. She continued her studies at Concord and later earned a master’s degree in education from West Virginia University. Applicants must be graduates of Summers County High School with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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Coach Julian "Buzzy" Richmond Memorial Fund

Coach Julian “Buzzy” Richmond touched many lives during his tenure as a teacher and coach in the Summers County School System. The purpose of this fund is to keep alive the dreams for our students and athletes that Coach Richmond was so proud to support in his lifetime. Preference will be given to students who attend Concord University.

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Darrell K. Cales Trust Scholarship

Darrell K. Cales, a Summers County native and graduate of Sandstone High School, graduated from the 1st WVU dental class in 1962 and established a successful dentistry practice in Rainelle. This scholarship honors his lifelong passion of helping people.

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Dr. Matthew Ellison Memorial Scholarship

Matthew Ellison was a student at Hinton High School who continued his education to become a medical doctor. His family and his friends, both in Hinton and in Oak Ridge, have made donations to create this scholarship fund in his memory. Preference will be given to students entering the medical field.

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Dr. Shammaa Memorial Scholarship Fund

In memory of Dr. Shammaa, a beloved pediatrician in Hinton, West Virginia, Brenda M. Shammaa and family have established this fund to provide scholarships to students who wish to pursue studies in the medical field. Graduating seniors from Summers County who have a 3.5 GPA and are committed to medical studies at a four-year accredited university may apply.

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E. Ann Gore Scholarship Fund

Established by Ann Gore, a local Nationwide insurance agent and founding Hinton Area Foundation board member, this scholarship supports Summers County students pursuing college or trade school. Selection is based on financial need, community service, character, and academic performance.

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First National Bank of Hinton Scholarship

This scholarship fund was set up by the directors of the First National Bank of Hinton (now Burke & Herbert Bank) to provide an annual scholarship to a deserving Summers County student.

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FUMC - Eleanor Meadows Scholarship Fund

The FUMC–Eleanor Meadows Scholarship Fund was established by Hinton First United Methodist Church in memory of Eleanor Meadows, a lifelong Summers County resident and Hinton High School graduate who spent her career teaching English at her alma mater. A lifelong learner, she continued her own education through summer studies at WVU and Marshall College. The scholarship supports graduating seniors and other graduates of Summers County schools pursuing education at an accredited college, university, or certified vocational/technical school in any state. Applicants must have maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA over their final four years of high school or college and provide written proof of acceptance. Preference is given to students with personal or family involvement in Hinton First United Methodist Church, and special consideration may be given to applicants with unique circumstances.

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Gene Fife Scholarship Fund

Gene Fife, a native of Hinton, a graduate of Virginia Tech, and retired executive of Goldman Sachs, contributed to the education of 62 students from Hinton High School and Summers County High School over a span of 20 years. Many of these students have established successful careers for themselves. They now desire to honor Gene Fife and give back to the community by contributing to a scholarship fund named in his honor.

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H. Ellsworth & Beulah Hedrick Fund

Ellsworth and Beulah’s children created this scholarship to honor their parents, who enjoyed 54 years of marriage. Ellsworth’s 44-year career was typical of many of our distinguished teachers. He graduated from Talcott High School in 1935, and attended Concord for two years. In 1937, he began teaching in many local one-room schools, as well at Hinton High School. Many of his students became “Golden Horseshoe” winners. Beulah (neé Garten), raised in Tempa, married Ellsworth in 1939, becoming his greatest supporter. A fulltime housewife, she took special joy in both her immediate and extended family.

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Hildred Smith Music Scholarship

Created by Hildred Smith Allard, to whom music is an important part of life, this fund enables graduates of Summers County High School to attend college to further enhance their music education and training. The people eligible for this are graduates of Summers County High School.

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