Anita H. and James Mahood recently established a scholarship.
Keyser High School alumni who are already attending WVU Potomac State College, or those who will be, are eligible for a scholarship made possible by James and Anita Mahood.
The James and Anita H. Mahood Scholarship was established in late March 2026.
“Giving back to a student means a great deal to me, because I once benefited from that same kind of support,” Jim Mahood said. “I’m delighted to help students from my home county of Mineral County pursue their education and their future.”
Mahood’s higher education began at Potomac State College. He graduated with the Class of 1961. Shortly after, he joined the military. He attended Naval Post Graduate School in 1975, and then went on to study at George Washington University, graduating in 1982. With all of that education as his foundation, Mahood said a good bit of his heart remains at Potomac State College, where it all began.
First preference for the scholarship will be given to a student or graduate of Keyser High School. The second preference will be a student from Mineral County, West Virginia. Candidates for the scholarship must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 to be considered. Recipients shall be determined by the WVU Potomac State College Office of Financial Aid.
“We are incredibly grateful to Jim Mahood for his generous support in establishing the James and Anita H. Mahood Family Scholarship,” said Dr. Megan J. Webb, Director of Development. “As a proud alumnus, Jim understands firsthand the impact of educational support—and is now paying it forward to help students from Mineral County achieve their dreams.”
The Mahood gift was made through the WVU Foundation, the nonprofit organization that receives and administers private donations on behalf of the University and its affiliates. For more information regarding how to donate to WVU Potomac State College, please reach out to Dr. Megan Webb at mwebb9@mail.wvu.edu. For further information on the Endowment Spend Policy, Advancement Fee, and Endowment Management Fee, please visit the Foundation’s website at www.wvuf.org.