Martha Hudson Goodrich established this scholarship to be awarded to students majoring in either Music Education or Elementary Education. Mrs. Goodrich was a 1944 graduate of West Liberty University. She passed away in 2021 one month after celebrating her 100th birthday.
Martha was born in Chester, West Virginia. She graduated from West Liberty State College in 1944 with a degree in education and taught elementary school and later substituted in all grade levels.
Known as a very warm, giving, and carrying lady, Martha was always hosting large family gatherings and doing for others.
Martha was also a Brownie Leader and then became a Girl Scout Leader taking the girls camping and on numerous excursions. One of her most precious memories was taking a busload of Girl Scouts to tour Washington, DC and on to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.Martha was so excited to actually shake hands with former President Eisenhower.
Martha loved to travel. She was able to see much of Europe and Asia, as well as the U.S. She also travelled to Panama to see where her first husband was stationed during World War II. Her most cherished trip was to the Holy Land.
Martha was a generous benefactor of WLU, supporting student scholarships for many years before she established the Martha Hudson Goodrich Scholarship for Education Majors.
Minimum Requirements
- The student selected should be a top junior or senior majoring in Elementary Education.
- The student must demonstrate a commitment to the teaching profession and intend to enter the profession upon completion of undergraduate or graduate study.
Maintaining Eligibility
- Maintain a 2.5 overall grade point average (evaluated annually)
- Remain in a qualifying major as a full-time student
If you are a prospective or current student interested in applying for this scholarship, please contact the Interim Dean of the College of Education and Human Performance at 304-336-8231.