West Virginia University
Due to the generosity of its alumni, the Political Science Department is annually able to award scholarships to highly qualified Political Science majors. These scholarships are awarded in the late Spring, and require that interested students submit a single “standard” application that will enable them to be considered for all scholarships.
Peter S. Borsay Memorial Scholarship
W.E. Chilton III Scholarship
James F. Dent Scholarship
Robert DiClerico Scholarship in Democratic Institutions and Public Leadership
Robert C. Frasure Memorial Scholarship in International Affairs
James Gabriel Fellowship
League of Women Voters of WV / Becky Cain Scholarship
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Maiolo Scholarship
Philip V. McGance Fellowship
John Ransel Romine ‘44 Award in Political Science
Thomas M. Ryan Memorial Scholarship
John R. Williams Scholarship
C. Stephen Wolfe Scholarship for Study of the American Presidency
Shepherd University
Political science students
Louise Nelson Leonard Memorial Scholarship
Political science students
Dr. Robert A. Holmes Endowed Scholarship
Eastern Panhandle political science students
G. D. Bragaw Scholarship in Memory of Robert A. Lux
Political science or history students
Political Science major
West Virginia’s Independent Colleges and Universities
Lewis N. McManus Memorial Scholarship Fund
Mr. McManus left a portion of his estate to WVICU, and it was used to establish a fund that would provide scholarships for deserving and needy West Virginia students, who were either thinking of a career in public service or who were active in community service.
Lew served on the WVICU Board of Directors for more than two decades, and he was deeply committed to higher education and to assisting students. As a member of the House of Delegates, he created the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program. He also served as president of the University of Charleston, where he attended college, graduating with Honors. Lew’s political career began when he was first elected to the House of Delegates in 1964, and he was re-elected for five terms. He was named Speaker of the House in 1971, and his colleagues re-elected him as Speaker for two more terms.
Lew was a cherished friend to many and improved the lives of many others through his distinguished public service.
WVU at Parkersburg
William P.A. Nicely Memorial Scholarship
The William P.A. Nicely Memorial Scholarship was endowed in December, 1993 through gifts from family and friends. The scholarship is available to a freshman interested in political science or law enforcement. The recipient must be a graduate from a Parkersburg high school demonstrating strong community involvement, high moral character and financial need.
