KVMI EDUCATION FUND, INC
The KVMI Education Fund (Fund") is a 501 (c) 3 organization working in association with the Kanawha Valley Mining Institute. Established in June of 2016, the Fund enhances our fund raising abilities to support our scholarship and education programs. Review the By Laws of the KVMI Education Fund by clicking on the link below.
Officers and Directors
The following listing are the the officers and directors of the KVMI Education Fund.These individuals are dedicated to the goals of the KVMI Education Fund and perform a valuable service in the support of education for the future leaders of tomorrow. Contact the president of the KVMI Education Fund for additional information.
President - Gary Begley (Send E-Mail)
Energy Transfer - PVR Coal
Vice President - Frank Pearson
Mountaineer Packaging
SECRETARY / TREASURER - Nancy Paugh
Mountaineer Automotive Group
ASSISTANT SECRETARY - Cheryl Whittington
DIRECTOR - Shannon Vest
Komatsu Mining Group
DIRECTOR - Robert Amos
Bridgevalley Community & Technical College
DIRECTOR - Josh Pearson
ESCO
DIRECTOR - Frank Coulter
Blackhawk Mining
DIRECTOR - Andrew Jordan President - Pritchard Mining Company
DIRECTOR - Calvin Kidd
Quaker Chemical
DIRECTOR - Greg Patterson
Mining Consultant
DIRECTOR - Ryan Westerman
President - Artistic Promotions
DIRECTOR - Pat Damron Fletcher Mining
DIRECTOR - Kevin Whipkey
Norwest Engineering
DIRECTOR - Jim Corsaro Corsaro Consulting Services, LLC
How to Support Our Programs
Make a tax deductible contribution by sending a check payable to the KVMI Education Fund, Inc.
P.O. Box 2005, Charleston, WV 25327
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Become a member of the Kanawha Valley Mining Institute and attend our meetings and events.
2023 Charles Bowling Class. Thank you to everyone who makes this possible.
Harley Justice - Marshall University
Heath Wade - Marshall University
Jacob Petry - BridgeValley CTC
Jarod Dorsey - BridgeValley CTC
Katie Bradley - Marshall University
Lauren Corsaro - Marshall University
Lilly Bias - University of Charleston
Mallory Camp - BridgeValley CTC
Randolph Jennings - BridgeValley CTC
Travis Perry - BridgeValley CTC
CHARLES BOWLING SCHOLARSHIP
Sponsored by the KANAWHA VALLEY MINING INSTITUTE, INC.
ONE TIME AWARD - Applied for Annually
The KANAWHA VALLEY MINING INSTITUTE provides several scholarships each year to deserving college students selected by a committee comprised of the Directors of the Institute. The students should have completed their first year of study in an accredited program leading to a degree in a discipline related to needs of the mining industry. It can include a broad range of fields such as engineering studies, technology studies, computer sciences, accounting, and other similar studies.
An application for a scholarship should be completed and submitted to either a scholarship coordinator at the College or University or it may be submitted directly to the Institute.
An application may be obtained by downloading it from one of the links below or by contacting a Director of the Institute on the Officers & Directors Page at the link on this page.
Applications are accepted during the months of October and November.
Applications must be submitted by December 1 of the applicable year.
Awards are usually made in early February.
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(2) ENDOWED KANAWHA VALLEY MINING SCHOLARSHIP
Administered by the GREATER KANAWHA VALLEY FOUNDATION
This scholarship is awarded to a high school senior and can be renewed for four years, if the student maintains his/her full time student status and maintains a GPA of 2.7. More details of the program may be reviewed at the here.