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ANN GORE SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was created by Ann Gore, a local insurance agent and member of the Hinton Area Foundation Board of Directors, as a
result of her receiving from Nationwide Insurance its Corporate Community Service Award. This award was in recognition of Ann's
involvement in her community through her work in schools and churches, her support of athletic programs and community projects,
and her quality of customer service. This Scholarship is awarded to a Summers County High School student who has demonstrated
leadership through community service and academic performance.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF HINTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship fund was set up by the directors of the First National Bank of Hinton (Now First Century Bank). Scholarships made
possible by the First National Bank of Hinton Scholarship Fund are awarded to students who are graduates of Summers County
Public Schools, or who are residents of Summers County for undergraduate study at colleges and universities. Each scholarship
recipient is chosen on the basis of an evaluation of his or her application information and shall not be limited to those students who
have superior academic records. Scholarships made possible by this fund are made specifically for the academic year for which the
applicant first applies.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships made possible by the First Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund are awarded to students who are graduates of
Summers County High School, for undergraduate study at an accredited college or university. The scholarship may be given to the
same student for one year or renewed annually for up to four years. The recipient will be named by the Session of the First
Presbyterian Church of Hinton, WV. Should the session not have a recipient for the grant, then that scholarship will be awarded by
the HAF Scholarship Committee. Each scholarship recipient is chosen on the basis of an evaluation of his or her application
information.
WILLIAM GARTEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Bill Garten was a teacher in the Summers county school system for many years. He was also the head coach of the Hinton High
School Football Team from 1957 to 1978, winning a state championship in 1968. The football field at Summers County High School
was named "Garten Field" in 1999 in honor of Coach Garten. Coach and his family and friends have estabilished this scholarship to
help local students. A golf tournament at WillowWood Country Club is held each Labor Day weekend, the proceeds of which go into
the endowment.
CHPR GWINN FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Gwinn Family Scholarship was created by Campbell Gwinn of Green Sulphur Springs. The Gwinn Family was one of the very
first families in Summers County with one branch settling in the Lowell area and another in Green Sulphur Springs. Concord
College has also contributed significant assets to this fund to make this scholarship possible. Scholarships made possible by the
CHPR Gwinn Family Scholarship Fund are awarded to students who are graduates of Summers County Public Schools, or who are
residents of Summers County for undergraduate study at Concord College. Each scholarship recipient is chosen on the basis of an
evaluation of his or her application information and is not limited to those students who have superior academic records.
Scholarships made possible by this fund are made specifically for the academic year for which the applicant first applies.
PAUL HESS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Paul Hess came to Hinton to serve as President of the National Bank of Summers. He was on the group which first planned the HAF
and served as one of its incorporators and directors. His family and his friends have made donations to create this scholarship fund.
Paul was an avid golfer, so an annual golf tournament is held in Oak Hill, the proceeds of which are used to increase the
endowment each year. Scholarships made possible by the Paul Hess Memorial Scholarship Fund are awarded to students who are
graduates of Summers County Public Schools for undergraduate study at colleges and universities. Each scholarship recipient is
chosen on the basis of an evaluation of his or her application information, must have participated in at least one athletic team sport
and Summers County High School, and have maintained at least a 3.0 academic average for the four years of high school.
Additionally, recipients of this scholarship are required to obtain four letters of recommendation by the faculty and can not have
received more than one other scholarship from any source. Scholarships made possible by this fund are made specifically for the
academic year for which the applicant first applies.
SUMMERS COUNTY KIDS SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship was made possible by the success of the drama programs in the Summers County Schools led by Patricia Jeffries
and Thomas Hutchison and will be given first in the spring of 2004. The student who receives this award should be a graduate of
Summers County High School who participated in some aspect of the Hinton Area Kids in Dramatic Studies and/or the Summers
County Drama Department. The student should be pursuing a degree in fine arts, participating in a fine arts program, or entering a
field that would have a positive impact on the fine arts education. The applicant must submit an essay that reflects how the fine arts
has had an impact on his or her education. The scholarship recipient will be chosen based on an evaluation of his or her application
in formation including the essay.
JOYCE JARRELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Local business woman, Joyce Jarrell, created this fund in her will. She and her husband, Mac, had operated an Exxon station in
Hinton for many years. Undergraduate Study: Scholarships made possible by the Jarrell Scholarship Fund may be awarded to
students enrolled in post-secondary education who are graduates of Summers County High public schools or who are residents of
Summers County, and who have maintained at least a 3.0 GPA for the four years of high school and have an ACT score of at least 20
or an equivalent SAT score. Scholarships made possible by this fund are specifically for the academic year for which the applicant
first applies, with a tentative commitment to continue such funding for a total of four years of undergraduate work, contingent upon
availability of scholarship funds, biannual letters of progress, submission of semester grade reports to trustees of the Fund, and
maintenance of a 3.0 GPA. Concord College will match the amount of this scholarship for students who elect to attend Concord
College.
Graduate Study: One annual $2000 stipend may be awarded to a college graduate who desires to pursue post
graduate study or professional school. The student must have graduated with at least an overall 3.0 average in
undergraduate work and a 3.5 average in the major field in which the applicant wishes to pursue graduate study.
The stipend may be continued for the amount of time which is normally allotted by the degree-granting institution to complete the
advanced degree and contingent upon the students maintaining a B average. The scholarship student must also submit to the
trustees of this fund biannual letters of progress and semester grade reports. This stipend is available to graduates of Summers
county public schools who are less than 30 years of age and not employed full-time. All decisions on granting this scholarship shall
be within the sole discretion of the trustees of the Joyce Jarrell Scholarship Trust.
CLAUDE JOHNSON JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund was set up in memory of Claude Johnson Jr. by his widow, Vera. Vera had dropped out of school at the age of 16 but then
returned to high school to graduate with her eldest son. She continued on at Concord and eventually got a master's degree in
education from West Virginia University. Scholarships made possible by the Claude Johnson Memorial Scholarship Fund are
awarded to students who are graduates of Summers County Public Schools for undergraduate study at colleges and universities.
Each scholarship recipient is chosen on the basis of an evaluation of his or her application information, and who maintained at least
a 2.75 grade point average for the four years of high school and demonstrates financial need. Scholarships made possible by this
fund are made specifically for the academic year for which the applicant first applies.
KIWANIS CLUB OF HINTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships made possible by the Kiwanis Club are awarded to students who are graduates of Summers County Public schools,
or who are residents of Summers County for undergraduate study at colleges and universities. Scholarships made possible by this
fund are specifically for the academic year for which the applicant first applies. Each recipient is chosen on the basis of an evaluation
of his or her application information and is not limited to those students who have superior academic records.
NATIONAL BANK OF SUMMERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The directors of the National Bank of Summers (now City National Bank) created this fund. Scholarships made possible by the
National Bank of Summers Scholarship Fund are awarded to students who are graduates of Summers County Public Schools, or
who are residents of Summers County for undergraduate study at colleges and universities. Each scholarship recipient is chosen
on the basis of an evaluation of his or her application information and is not limited to those students who have superior academic
records. Scholarships made possible by this fund are made specifically for the academic year for which the applicant first applies.
JOSEPH M. PLUMLEY/ROTARY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This scholarship was created in 2002 by Melvin Plumley in memory of his son, Joseph M. Plumley, who died in 2002 at the age of 35.
The net income from this fund is to be paid to a student from the Hinton area, including Summers County and adjoining areas of
Raleigh, Monroe, Greenbrier, and Fayette counties. The scholarship can be paid out for any worthy scholastic purpose, including, but
not limited to, a college education. It will be awarded on the basis of need. The fund is administered by the Hinton Area Foundation
with the advice of the Hinton Rotary Club.
TALCOTT HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships made possible by the Talcott High School Scholarship fund will be awarded to students who are graduates of
Summers County High School and would have graduated from Talcott High School had consolidations not occurred. Thse graduate
must live in the area served by Talcott High School at the time of its closing in 1980. This area includes but is not limited to the
communities of Talcott, Lowell, Pence Springs, Clayton, Judson, Hilldale, Powleys Creek, Forest Hill, Indian Mills, Marie, Ballengee,
and Barger Springs. The applicant must have maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average for the four years of high school. Funds
made available through this scholarship are for graduates pursuing post secondary education and are made specifically for the
acedemic year for which the applicant first applies. Each scholarship recipient is chosen on the basis of an evaluation of his or her
application information.
BILL VAN SANT SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Bill Van Sant Scholarship Fund was created in memory of Bill Van Sant by his family. Bill was a retired teacher of social studies
and American history who believed in the power of education. He took a very strong interest in the Summers County School system.
Scholarships are to be awarded to residents of Summers County who have a demonstrated financial need and a grade point
average of at least 3.0 for four years of high school and must have demonstrated ambition through participation in high school
activities. Preference will be given, but not limited to, a student who plans to teach. The student is not limited to a choice of college or
university; they may choose the college, university or community college of their choice.
LINCOLN SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The Lincoln School Scholarship fund will make awards for undergraduate study at colleges and universities to students who are
graduates of Summers County Public Schools, or are residents of Summers County and have parents or grandparents who attended
Lincoln School.
DR STOKES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
This fund is a general scholarship, based on need and academic records. The fund is administered by the Hinton Area Foundation
with the advice of the Rotary Club of Hinton. This is a one year scholarship.
JOHN E. AND MARJORIE BURDETTE FUND
Established by their children, the John E. and Marjorie E. Burdette fund is established to provide for Summers County students
majoring in elementary education at Concord College. Established in 2003.