Program Benefits African-American and First Generation College Students

Since 1998, the endowed Scott D. Widmeyer African-American and First Generation Scholarships have supported two students a year.  The scholarship program benefits African-American and first generation West Virginian college students who are seeking degrees in journalism.  The scholarships focus on students in WVU’s Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism.  To date, 21 students have been awarded scholarships.

Scott Widmeyer is a recipient of the Distinguished West Virginian Award for his ongoing commitment to WVU.

2010 Scott D. Widmeyer Scholarship Winners

	Morgan Young Ms. Young is a senior at WVU and is majoring in news-editorial. She is a founding member and former president of WVU Association of Black Journalists, a participant in the West Virginia Uncovered project and the SOJ Alumni Mentorship Program, an SOJ Club Council member and a former Daily Atheneum writer. Young is from Upper Marlboro, MD.
	Blair Dowler Ms. Dowler is a junior at WVU and is majoring in public relations. Dowler is the vice president of WVU Ed on Campus and a campus representative for Universal Pictures. She has written for the Daily Atheneum and The Dominion Post, and has interned with WV Radio Corporation and WVU Extension Service. Dowler is from Parkersburg, WV.