This fund is being established by Thais Blatnik, a graduate of West Liberty State College, to encourage excellence in communication.
Thais Blatnik, a West Virginia Senator from the 1st District, received a Board of Reagents AB from WLSC in 1976. Her husband, Albert Blatnik, a member of the faculty and staff of WLSC from 1957 to 1986, served as Professor of Education and Director of the School of Health and Physical Education. He graduated WLSC in 1949 with an AB in Education. He subsequently received a master’s degree from University of Pittsburgh and a doctorate from West Virginia University.
The scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $1,000, to be distributed over a one-year period at a rate of $500 per semester.
Requirements
- The student must be a freshman entering West Liberty University for the first time.
- The student must be a resident of Hancock, Brooke or Ohio County in WV.
- The scholarship must be awarded before the entrance of the student in West Liberty and never to a student after the school year has begun.
- The student shall commit to working in one of the communication activities of the department, be it The Trumpet, television or broadcasting.
If you are a prospective or current student interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the Athletic Director at 304-336-8221 or the head football coach at 304-336-8294.