History
Dr. H.E. Kidder, Professor Emeritus of Animal Sciences, had a distinguished career at West Virginia University from 1954 until his retirement in 1988. He was widely recognized for his excellence in teaching, dedication to students, and service to the livestock industry in West Virginia.
Before passing in 1989, Dr. Kidder established the H.E. “Doc” Kidder Memorial Trust Scholarship to support Animal and Nutritional Sciences students at the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at West Virginia University. This scholarship assists selected students in pursuing graduate or professional education in animal science, veterinary medicine, human medicine, law, or related areas.
Eligibility & Selection Criteria
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be enrolled as a junior, senior, or December graduate in Animal and Nutritional Sciences at Davis College.
Provide proof of acceptance into a graduate or professional school program before final selection.
Demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership, and financial need.
Members of the selection committee and their immediate family members are ineligible to apply.
Scholarship Terms & Conditions
Recipients must remain full-time, degree-seeking students.
Students pursuing graduate or professional studies in fields not offered at West Virginia University may use the scholarship at a more suitable institution.
The scholarship covers tuition and fees up to $10,000 annually, adjusted based on other financial aid received.
Awards are renewable for up to eight semesters, contingent on annual review and continued eligibility.
Scholarships are for the first graduate or professional degree.
Selection Committee & Scholarship Management
The selection committee comprises up to nine members, including the fund’s three trustees and three faculty members from the Animal Science program. The committee reviews scholarship guidelines every three years and revises them as needed. The trustees oversee fund management.
Application Process
Deadline: April 1 each year.
Required Materials: Two faculty recommendation letters from WVU Davis College. Faculty should submit letters to Kimberly Mouser.
Applicants should have updated college transcript, resume, and one page statement of career goals and objectives ready to attach to the application.
Selection Notification: Recipients will be selected on the day of the interviews held in April.
For information, please call 304-293-1978 or send an email to Kimberly Mouser.
H.E. "Doc" Kidder Memorial Trust Scholarship Application Form