William N. Jones Scholarship Grant

The William N. Jones Scholarship, offered by the Beckley Area Foundation, provides financial assistance to graduating seniors from Raleigh County who demonstrate financial need. This scholarship aims to support students in their pursuit of higher education, covering essential educational expenses. Although the award is not renewable, it plays a crucial role in helping eligible students embark on their postsecondary studies.

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 William N. Jones Scholarship supports graduating seniors from Raleigh County who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship provides financial assistance to help eligible students pursue higher education and is administered through the Beckley Area Foundation. The award is not renewable and is intended to assist students in covering educational expenses as they begin their postsecondary studies.