Month September 2024

Rita Woodruff believes in helping others. She has spent time volunteering for organizaitons and was preset of the Alleghany Educational Foundation for a time helping guide the organziation after her husband’s passing.

A parent, educator, and farmer, John Woodruff believed that a good education was the foundation to building a life that you wanted. He also believed in hard work and dedicated his life and energy to helping make the world a…

This scholarship is given in memory of Disa Wishon, a retired Alleghany County educator and in honor of John Wishon a retired wildlife officer.

Sherry Wagoner retired from education after thirty-eight years of dedication to her profession and her students. This scholarship is to honor her work ethic and determination to help students work to their full potential. Mrs. Wagoner continues to support students…

Bonnie was an avid walker and participated in Silver Striders Walking Club. She cared tremendously about Alleghany County and its residents. This scholarship is given to deserving students wishing to pursue their post-secondary goals.

This scholarship is in honor of Patyrae Reeves Busic, who was born and raised in Alleghany County. Her parents were farmers. Mrs. Busic attended elementary school at Toliver, a one-room schoolhouse located in the Twin Oaks community, and graduated from…

This scholarship is for Alleghany High School Students pursuing a 2-4 year degree. This scholarship is to help students who are highly motivated to expand their horizons and, in so doing, become contributing members of society. We encourage students to…

This scholarship is in honor of Patyrae Reeves Busic, who was born and raised in Alleghany County and taught school in Alleghany County for 34 years. This scholarship will help provide funds to a senior wishing to pursue post-secondary education.

Applicants must have been accepted by a university offering BS degrees in STEM subjects. Applicants must have declared interest in majoring in a STEM subject. The STEM Scholarships were initiated in 1999 by Joseph Jones. The program has been also…