Dennis Aaron Plumley Scholarship Grant

The Dennis Aaron Plumley Scholarship, offered by the Beckley Area Foundation, awards engineering students from Raleigh County, West Virginia, attending WVU or WVU Tech. This renewable scholarship prioritizes academic achievement and financial need, with a preference for Shady Spring High School graduates. The Beckley Area Foundation's mission encompasses various funding priorities, including education, health, and community improvement initiatives.

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 Dennis Aaron Plumley Scholarship provides one or more annual awards to engineering students from Raleigh County, West Virginia, who are attending West Virginia University (WVU) or West Virginia University Institute of Technology (WVU Tech). Selection is based on academic achievement and demonstrated financial need, with preference given to graduates of Shady Spring High School. The scholarship is renewable, allowing recipients to receive continued support while maintaining the required academic standards.