How much funding does Ron Whalen Scholarship provide?

Ron Whalen Scholarship provides $2,500 per scholarship (two awarded annually) in funding.

When is the deadline for Ron Whalen Scholarship?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Ron Whalen Scholarship offered?

Ron Whalen Scholarship runs on an annual cycle.

Ron Whalen Scholarship

North Carolina Coal Institute

Foundation Annual Grants for Education

Funding Amount

$2,500 per scholarship (two awarded annually)

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

A scholarship program established in 2024 awarding college scholarships to family members of Coal Institute members.

Background: Named after honorary member Ron Whalen, who devoted many years to The Coal Institute. The Institute launched this new program in 2024 and plans to continue it for many years.

Eligibility: Family members of Coal Institute members

Focus Areas: College/university education for dependents of Institute members

Recent Recipients (2025):

Ashley Billiter (Daughter of Delbert Billiter with LG&E and KU) – University of Kentucky
Riley Mooney (Daughter of Chad Mooney with Natural Resource Partners LP) – West Virginia University

Recent Recipients (2024):

Meghan Gauldin (Daughter of Robert Gauldin with SunCoke Energy) – University of Alabama
Madelyn Robinson (Daughter of Rodney Robinson with River Trading Company LLC) – Morehead State University