Widmeyer Scholarship Program at
West Virginia University

Widmeyer Communications maintains a scholarship program at West Virginia University. The scholarship program, which was endowed in 1998 in the name of Scott D. Widmeyer, regularly endows two scholarships a year. The program benefits first generation college students and African American students attending the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism at WVU. To date, 17 students have been awarded scholarships.

At a ceremony held in 2005 in Morgantown, WV, then Governor Bob Wise honored Scott Widmeyer for his ongoing commitment to WVU by bestowing the Distinguished West Virginian Award on Widmeyer.

2008 Scott D. Widmeyer Scholarship Winners

Thomas Varney

Mr. Varney is a senior public relations major from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. After completing his degree at the Perley Isaac Reed School of Journalism, he plans to study law at WVU.

 

 

Courtney Hughes

Ms. Hughes is a senior broadcast news major from Beckley, West Virginia. She is the sports anchor and reporter for "WVU News." After graduation, Ms. Hughes plans to move to and work in Florida.