What is this scholarship for? The Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship was established in 2003 to honor Mrs. Helen Holt Mollohan.  In cooperation with her family and friends, Mrs. Mollohan started the Robert H. Mollohan Family Charitable Foundation in 2000 to honor her late husband.  Under her leadership as President, the Mollohan Foundation has awarded numerous scholarships, facilitated multiple internship opportunities for West Virginia students, and provided many grants to community organizations. She is the wife of former United States Congressman Robert H. Mollohan, mother of three children Robert Holt Mollohan, Kathryn Mollohan Nelson and United States Congressman Alan B. Mollohan, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother. Born June 27, 1913, in Gilmer County, Mrs. Mollohan was married in April of her senior year before graduating from Glenville High School in 1931.  Following high school, Mrs. Mollohan began her life-long career as a loving mother and wife, standing supportively by her husband during his 60-year tenure as a West Virginia political and business leader.  Sharing in her husband’s vision of improving the lives of West Virginians, Mrs. Mollohan has spent her life encouraging prosperity in her beloved Mountain State.  Although her name has never appeared on a ballot, those who know Helen Holt Mollohan know that her contributions are well beyond the public eye. In a time when very few women sought college careers, Mrs. Mollohan spent three and a half years attending Glenville State College.  For this reason, this scholarship will be presented to a West Virginia female entering Glenville State College who best emulates the spirit of Helen Holt Mollohan.

What are the requirements? Applicant must be a young woman who exhibits strong character, integrity, service to the community, concern for others and high standards of scholarship, like the late Mrs. Mollohan herself. Applicant must be enrolled or planning to enroll, at Glenville State College.

What will I receive if I am awarded this scholarship? Recipients of the Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship will receive an initial $1,000 scholarship that will be made payable directly to the student’s college in their fall semester. 

How can I apply? Apply by printing and filling out the application and mailing it to our office: 1000 Galliher Drive, Fairmont, WV 26554.

You may also scan the completed application, and email it to our office by sending it as an attachment to [email protected]

Students applying must also:

1. Mail in a typed resume.
2. Mail in a Letter of Intent that demonstrates how you exhibit the qualities of Mrs. Mollohan and describes your projected career path, why you’ve chosen to attend Glenville State, as well as how you could benefit from receiving this scholarship.
3. Mail in a copy of your acceptance letter to Glenville State College.
4. Mail in official transcript(s) from all schools – high schools and colleges – attended. Transcript(s) must include SAT or ACT scores and must be sent in an envelope with an official seal or the guidance counselor/registrar’s signature written across the seal of the envelope.
5. Mail in two evaluation forms. One evaluation form must be a teacher. Printable evaluation forms may be found on the Scholarship homepage. Both evaluation forms must be in separate envelopes with the recommender’s signature written across the seal of the envelope.

How will I know if I received the scholarship?  Scholarship applications are due on May 20, 2024. Recipients will be notified of their award by June 3, 2024.

Questions? Please email [email protected]