Seven new scholarships established at UVa-Wise

Students at The University of Virginia’s College at Wise will benefit from seven new scholarships recently established at the College. The new scholarships were announced during the 13th annual Scholarship Luncheon, which honors scholarship donors and recipients.

The Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Scholarship Fund was established by Donald W. Caudill of Norton in memory and honor of his parents, Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill, both natives of Wise County. A former resident of Norton, Mr. Caudill is a professor of marketing and director of the Appalachian Leadership Center at Bluefield State College. The Alfred and Shirley Wampler Caudill Scholarship will benefit business majors and students enrolled in leadership development courses.

The Thelma Meade Hancock Scholarship Fund was established by Robert Hancock in honor of his mother, a devoted mother and outstanding teacher in the Russell County school system. A resident of Castlewood, Mr. Hancock owns and operates a pharmacy in Clintwood. He is a former business associate of the late, W.C. Lambert, one of the College’s first scholarship donors. The Thelma Meade Hancock Scholarship will be awarded to students from Southwest Virginia.

The Martha Ann Roberts Holyfield Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by James W. Holyfield and Martha A. Holyfield. Students must demonstrate merit and financial need and may major in any academic field. Preference will be given to graduates of J. J. Kelly High School. The Holyfields, both natives of Wise, now reside in Denver.

The Stewart McFall and Nellie Mullins McFall Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Clintwood natives L. Victor McFall and Helen McFall in memory of Mr. McFall’s parents, Stewart and Nellie McFall. Victor McFall, a graduate of the University of Virginia’s law school, served several terms as commonwealth’s attorney, and was successful in the coal industry. His father, Stewart McFall, was a Freewill Baptist Minister. The Stewart and Nellie Mullins McFall Scholarship will be awarded to deserving and eligible UVa-Wise students. Students who are members of a Freewill Baptist Church in Dickenson County will receive preference.
The James C. Roberson Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 2004 by family and friends in memory of James C. Roberson. Judge Roberson was an extraordinary native son of Wise County and a widely respected citizen and jurist. A graduate the University of Richmond Law School, Judge Roberson practiced law in Norton prior to being appointed to the bench. An avid Highland Cavalier fan, Judge Roberson could often be found on the sidelines during football practice. Judge Roberson’s widow, Frances, is a former member of the College’s business faculty.

The Susie Sturgill Athletic Scholarship was established by the family and friends of Susie Sturgill. A lifelong resident of Wise, Sturgill was vice president and manager of Jefferson Mortgage Corp in Norton. She was very involved in community and civic activities, particularly efforts associated with the betterment of youth in the area. Sturgill was a long time, caring friend of the College and a passionate supporter of its athletic programs. The Susie Sturgill Athletic Scholarship Fund will benefit deserving student athletes at UVa-Wise.

The Benjamin F. and Sarah C. Sutherland Scholarship Fund was established in honor of Benjamin F. and Sarah C. Sutherland’s 60th anniversary by their children, Carolyn Sutherland, Doug Sutherland, and Sarah Foulkrod. Mrs. Sutherland worked in the Dickenson County School System for many years. Mr. Sutherland, a 1949 graduate of the U.Va. Law School, has practiced law in Clintwood for more than fifty years. A distinguished member of the state bar association and a recognized authority on real estate titles in Dickenson County, Mr. Sutherland follows in the footsteps of his father, Holiday Sutherland, who practiced law in Dickenson County well into his nineties. The Benjamin and Sarah Sutherland Scholarship will benefit students from Dickenson County with demonstrated financial need.

For more information, contact the Office of College Relations at 276-328-0130.