Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner Memorial Scholarship Grant

Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner Memorial Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Beckley Area Foundation
Last Updated: March 10, 2026

Summary

The Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner Memorial Scholarship, administered by the Beckley Area Foundation, supports graduating seniors from select West Virginia high schools pursuing higher education. Established to encourage local students, this renewable scholarship provides financial assistance to help alleviate the costs of postsecondary education. The Beckley Area Foundation has a long-standing commitment to community improvement and charitable giving, making this scholarship an integral part of their mission to enrich lives and support educational advancement.

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. Sam and Maude Turner & Carole Ann Turner Memorial Scholarship The Sam and Maud Turner & Carole Ann Turner Memorial Scholarship provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from Independence High School, Liberty High School, Shady Spring High School, Woodrow Wilson High School, and the Academy of Careers and Technology in West Virginia. The scholarship supports students pursuing higher education and is renewable, allowing recipients to receive continued support throughout their studies. Administered by the Beckley Area Foundation, the scholarship was established through an endowed fund created by Sam and Maud Turner and their daughter Carole Ann Turner to encourage local students to pursue postsecondary education.

Eligibility

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