Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship Grant

The Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports students from Fayette or Raleigh counties in West Virginia who wish to pursue education degrees. This scholarship is aimed at full-time students attending Concord University, West Virginia Wesleyan College, or Bluefield State University. Established to foster the next generation of educators, it underscores the importance of supporting local educational initiatives and enhancing community development through higher education.

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 Lemma Fink Bowyer Memorial Scholarship supports students who were educated in public schools in Fayette or Raleigh counties in West Virginia and who plan to enroll as full-time students majoring in education. Eligible recipients typically attend Concord University, West Virginia Wesleyan College, or Bluefield State University. The scholarship assists aspiring teachers pursuing higher education in the field of education and is administered by the Beckley Area Foundation.