Coach Wally and Irma Hood Scholarship

Purpose: Provide essential support for a football player in good academic standing each year in perpetuity.

Background:

• Named after Coach Wally Hood, head football coach at Fairmont State from 1984-1991
• Under Coach Hood's leadership, the Falcons achieved a 42-35-4 overall record
• Notable achievements: 1988 WVIAC Championship, NAIA National Playoffs appearance
• 32 student-athletes earned first team All-Conference honors
• 20 were All-American selections
• 13 players were Academic All-Americans
• Established by past players, friends, and family of Coach Hood

Eligibility:

• Fairmont State University football player
• Must maintain good academic standing

Geographic Scope: Fairmont State University, West Virginia, US

Donor Benefits:

• Gifts of $1,000 or more receive membership in The Fighting Falcons $1,000 Club (annual)
• Club members receive athletic apparel and 2 VIP tickets to one football game in the President's Suite

Contact Information:

• Marissa Mauro: (304) 333-3730 or [email protected]
• General: 304-534-8786 or [email protected]
• Address: 1300 Locust Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554

How to Apply

Online Gift:
1. Visit the Coach Wally and Irma Hood Scholarship giving page
2. Complete the online gift form
3. Make one-time gift or set up installments
4. Indicate if paying 4% management fee upfront or deducting from gift

Pledge Arrangements:
1. Contact Marissa Mauro at (304) 333-3730 or [email protected]
2. Discuss monthly pledge options for smaller contributions