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Parkersburg Area Community Foundation announces scholarships available

PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation and Regional Affiliates is accepting applications for several scholarships and grants. They are:

* The Ambrose-Ramsey Trust, a fund that provides a scholarship for individuals who have graduated from a Wood County high school and desire to further their education in study of Methodist ministry.

To be eligible for The Ambrose-Ramsey Trust, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements: must be a graduate of Parkersburg, Parkersburg South, Parkersburg Catholic, or Williamstown High School; Must have a desire to further their education in study of Methodist Ministry.

Recipients are selected by an independent scholarship advisory committee. The scholarship can be applied toward tuition, books or other education related costs. Application deadline is March 1.

To apply, go to pacfwv.com/Scholarships/Apply to access the General Online Scholarship Application Form. For additional questions, contact Regional Scholarships Officer Rachel Brezler at 304-428-4438.

* The S. William and Martha R. Goff Permanent Educational Fund for scholarships for students who have attended high school in Wood County for at least two years.

To be eligible for the S. William and Martha R. Goff Permanent Educational Fund, an applicant must meet all the requirements: must have attended high school in Wood County and must be entering or currently in medical school; Selection based on merit and need.

Recipients are selected by an independent scholarship advisory committee. The scholarship can be applied toward tuition, books or other education related costs.

Application deadline is March 1.

To apply, go to pacfwv.com/Scholarships/Apply to access the General Online Scholarship Application Form. For additional questions, call Brezler at 304-428-4438.

* The Wood County Bar Association Memorial Scholarship for a scholarship for students attending an accredited law school in the United States.

To be eligible for the Wood County Bar Association Memorial Scholarship, an applicant must meet all the requirements: students attending an accredited law school in the United States; students must have a connection to Wood, Jackson, Ritchie, Wirt, Pleasants or Washington counties.

Previous recipients of this scholarship may reapply for consideration with new applicants.

Recipients are selected by an independent scholarship advisory committee. The scholarship can be applied toward tuition, books or other education related costs. Application deadline is March 1.

To apply, go to pacfwv.com/Scholarships/Apply to access the General Online Scholarship Application Form. For additional questions, call Brezler at 304-428-4438.

* The Proclaimers Gospel Quartet Fund for Christian Youth for Christian youth and Christian youth groups in need of financial assistance to attend or participate in Christian service-related events. Grants may be made, for example, for attendance at Christian camps or for participation in educational events or church or community service activities. Recipients generally shall only be eligible every fifth year following receipt of support.

The application period is open from Feb. 1 through June 1. Applications, submitted through a church or a sponsoring non-profit organization, are available at pacfwv.com/Grants/Apply, calling 304-428-4438 or emailing info@pacfwv.com.

The foundation also announced the availability of vocational/technical scholarships for students in the foundation’s service area of Wood, Calhoun, Gilmer, Doddridge, Roane, Wirt, Ritchie, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants and Washington counties. The application deadline is March 1, 2017.

The following scholarships are offered to include students seeking a vocational or technical degree: Dave Couch Memorial Scholarship; Hino Motors Scholarship; Parkersburg-Marietta Contractors Association Scholarship; Dr. David Monroe Ritchie Scholarship; West Virginia Nurses Association District #3 Scholarship; Mary K. Smith Rector Scholarship; Harrisville Lions Club Scholarship; William Reaser Scholarship; Chester H. Bruce Scholarship; Robert Storck Scholarship; “Sig” and Kate Barker Memorial Scholarship; Dave Elmo Memorial Scholarship; Little Kanawha Area Community Foundation Scholarship; Marcus McPhail Memorial Scholarship; Marbie McCartney Smith Memorial Scholarship; Nancy C. Barton Scholarship; Doddridge County Vocation Scholarship; Andrea Bailes Honary Scholarship

For additional information, call Brezler at 304-428-4438.

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