Endowments & Scholarships
For the past several years, Potomac State College of WVU has made awards to worthy students from nearly 75 endowed scholarships.
However, as the College increases its enrollment, more students, many of whom are first-generation college-goers, will be seeking financial assistance.
You can help through a generous donation to any existing Potomac State Scholarship , or you may create your own scholarship fund for a gift of $50,000 or more (one-time; over five years; using cash, stocks, corporate bonds, or mutual funds; or through your estate plan).
Instructions for Creating an Endowment or Scholarship
Other Named Endowed Fund Options to consider:
|
Library acquisitions fund |
$10,000 |
|
General endowment |
$50,000 |
|
Faculty enrichment fund |
$25,000 |
|
Presidential scholarship |
$100,000 |
|
Academic program support fund |
$100,000 |
|
Disciplinary professorship |
$500,000 |
|
Distinguished professorship |
$1,000,000 |
|
Chair |
$1,500,000 |
Plus these ways of helping are useful to consider as you take care of your retirement and estate planning:
- including a gift provision in your will to benefit Potomac State (sample language is available)
- creating an income-producing gift will give you retirement security and support Potomac State
- designating your retirement account’s after-death balance as a gift
- transferring ownership of life insurance
- retaining a life estate in your home, vacation home, or farm
For questions about giving, please contact:
/ Keri B. Whitacre, Ed.D.
Director of Development
WVU Potomac State College
Office: 304-788-7085
Cell: 301-697-2315