Carl J. Hodges Scholarship Fund Grant

The Carl J. Hodges Scholarship Fund, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from Raleigh County high schools who play baseball or softball. This non-renewable scholarship aims to support student-athletes in their pursuit of higher education and is awarded based on demonstrated financial need. The Beckley Area Foundation, established in 1985, focuses on advancing community welfare through various philanthropic initiatives and grants.

Beckley Area Foundation
The Beckley Area Foundation (BAF) is a community foundation dedicated to inspiring and facilitating charitable giving that advances and strengthens communities across southern West Virginia. Founded in 1985, the Foundation connects donors, nonprofits, and community partners to support local needs through grants, scholarships, and philanthropic initiatives. Its funding priorities include education and scholarships, health and human services, public recreation, the arts, environmental initiatives, animal welfare, and community improvement projects that address local needs and promote sustainable community development.
The Carl J. Hodges Scholarship Fund provides need-based financial assistance to graduating seniors from high schools in Raleigh County, West Virginia, who participate in baseball or softball. The scholarship supports student-athletes pursuing higher education and is awarded to eligible graduates demonstrating financial need. The award is not renewable and is administered through the Beckley Area Foundation.