Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas Jr. Scholarship Fund Grant

Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas Jr. Scholarship Fund Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Last Updated: March 11, 2026

Summary

The Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas Jr. Scholarship Fund, administered by the Beckley Area Foundation, offers financial support to high school seniors from Mercer and Raleigh counties in West Virginia. This scholarship aids students pursuing an associate or bachelor’s degree, emphasizing the importance of academic achievement and financial need. The Beckley Area Foundation, established in 1985, aims to foster charitable giving to address local needs and enhance community development in southern West Virginia.

Overview

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. BAF’s mission is to inspire and facilitate generous charitable giving that advances the community, with a vision of enriching lives and strengthening regional communities through collaborative philanthropy and long-term stewardship of endowed funds. 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. Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas Jr. Scholarship Fund The Gloria Mills Mallamas and James Vincent Mallamas, Jr. Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating high school seniors from Mercer or Raleigh counties in West Virginia who plan to pursue an associate or bachelor’s degree. Applicants must demonstrate both academic achievement and financial need. Administered by the Beckley Area Foundation, the scholarship supports students seeking to continue their education and helps offset the costs of postsecondary studies.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.