– Scholarship Application Information
| # | TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship Notes |
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| 1. | The application form is under revision. |
| 2. | Scholarship application submission deadline is February 15th. |
| 3. | We send scholarship selections to the foundation by April 1st. |
| TBI Turley – Wallman application Link |
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| TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship Application is (Under Revision) |
– History and Background
Tau Beta Iota Fraternity and TBI Alumni Association function primarily as social organizations. Our Fraternity’s affiliation with Fairmont State University since 1926; and with Pierpont Community and Technical College since 2011 promotes the primary goal of our individual members, that is to further their education. With this objective in mind, multiple scholarships have been established by TBI Alumni Association; individual alumni of the fraternity; and by other persons in honor of or as a memorial to various Brothers of our fraternity. While criteria of these scholarships may vary, the intention of each is to assist individuals in achieving their educational goals.
TBI Alumni Association administers two scholarships; one is an independent cash award for members of the Active Chapter of Tau Beta Iota Fraternity. The other is endowed thru the Fairmont State Foundation, this second scholarship is available to members of TBI and their immediate families. Read more about scholarship opportunities below.
TBI Alumni Association Scholarship
– Note. This scholarship is in suspense until further notice.
– Note. We are not accepting applications at this time.
– Note: Application Deadline Under Revision
This scholarship was established in 1996 by the TBI Alumni Association with the intent that a scholarship be available directly to Active Chapter members of TBI Fraternity. It was created for the purpose of recognizing deserving Brother TBI’s for; academic performance, personal & professional goals, and dedication to the values of Tau Beta Iota Fraternity. This cash award is presented to assist by offsetting direct financial burdens incurred during college life such as living expenses.
TBI Alumni Association’s Scholarship shall be awarded as a individual cash award of Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) each. If funding is available multiple cash awards may be awarded annually. From time to time others wish to support our students. In the past we have received additional funding through individual donations in the name of a family member. Awards earned are generated directly from TBI Alumni Association’s budget. TBI Alumni Association membership is composed exclusively of former members of Tau Beta Iota Fraternity.
TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship
Professor George H. Turley
Lawrence A. Wallman “Pappy”
Established in 2001 by a group of Alumni from Tau Beta Iota Fraternity with the intent that a perpetual scholarship be available to Brothers, and their sons. This inspiration made the TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship a reality. Also, it was created to recognize the service and commitment of George H. Turley and Lawrence A. Wallman, Sr. to TBI Fraternity and the institutions of higher learning we now know as Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College.
Note to Family Members of TBI Alumni. In 2010, the TBI – Turley Wallman Scholarship was amended to expand eligibility to family members of TBI’s.
George Henry Turley (1902-1999): graduated in 1931 from Fairmont State Teachers College. He completed his baccalaureate studies with the first class to graduate from Fairmont State Teachers College after the institution officially changed its name from Fairmont State Normal School. Brother Turley joined the faculty of Fairmont State Teachers College in the Fall of 1940 and went on to serve as Professor of English and Speech; Dean of Men; and Faculty Advisor to Tau Beta Iota Fraternity. Brother Turley’s service to Fairmont State spanned seven decades. Named in his honor the Turley Center Commemorates his memory of dedicated service.
Lawrence Albert Wallman, Sr. (1902-1980): graduated from West Virginia University and joined the faculty of Fairmont State Normal School in the Fall of 1929. Brother Wallman went on to serve as Professor of Speech and Drama; Director of Theatre; and Faculty Advisor to Tau Beta Iota Fraternity. Brother Wallman’s affiliation with Fairmont State spanned six decades. Named in his honor Wallman Hall commemorates his memory of dedicated service to our institution.
George Turley and Lawrence Wallman’s contributions to Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College during their tenure at the Normal School, Teachers College, and State College warrant special recognition. However, their dedication as loyal Brothers of Tau Beta Iota Fraternity and their unselfish contributions as Advisors spanning many years left a strong legacy for TBI Fraternity to follow into the future. It is our humble intent that this scholarship may in some small way demonstrate the respect and gratitude held by members of TBI Fraternity for the tireless efforts of these dedicated Brothers.
Funded by individual contributions freely given by Brothers of TBI Fraternity our TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship is a fully endowed scholarship and is administered by Fairmont State Foundation, Inc. TBI Alumni Association assumed trusteeship of this scholarship in 2006 with the purpose of being good stewards in accordance with the purpose and intentions established by the scholarship’s founders.
In 2009 TBI Alumni Association amended the TBI Turley – Wallman Scholarship to address the division of the College into two separate institutions: Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College. Our association further expanded eligibility to those enrolled in master’s degree programs at Fairmont State University meeting scholarship eligibility requirements.
Scholarships Honoring TBI Alumni and TBI Family Members
There are multiple scholarships at Fairmont State University and Pierpont Community & Technical College named after Brothers of TBI Fraternity and TBI Family Members. While TBI Fraternity and TBI Alumni Association have no involvement in administration or awarding of the following scholarships, it is in the opinion of our organization that we should make the public aware of scholarships which are named after members of TBI. The following is a list of nine scholarships available at Fairmont State University and / or Pierpont Community & Technical College that are named after members of Tau Beta Iota Fraternity.
| 1. James J. Arcure Endowed Scholarship |
| – Athletic Scholarship – FSU Baseball Player – Must Meet all NCAA, MEC and FSU Eligibility Requirements – Graduate of Marion County West Virginia School System – If No Recipient is Available then West Virginia Resident May Qualify |
| 2. John J. Belota Memorial Scholarship – Athletic Scholarship – Men’s Basketball Player who Meets all NCAA Requirements. – Preference to Marion County, WV Students, may be Offered to Others |
| 3. Grace O. and Kenneth (Mike) Birmingham Football Scholarship – Athletic Scholarship – Football Players – Awarded by FSU Athletic Director – Must Meet all NCAA, MEC and FSU Eligibility Requirements. |
| 4. The Walter F. Phillips, Jr. Endowed Scholarship Fund – Science and Technology Scholarship – Engineering Major, 3.0 GPA – Completed one Academic Year at FSU – Marion County High School Graduate – Complete a Scholarship Application and Submit an Official Transcript. – Student must write an essay. |
| 5. Frank and Florence Sansalone Scholarship – Business Scholarship – Business Major, 3.0 GPA, Renewable – Preference may be given to students of Italian American heritage as long as the award is administered per the policies and procedures of the Foundation and the Financial Aid Office. – Students may be required to submit a paper to the Foundation describing the influence of their heritage and culture in their life. |
| 6. Louis Schoolnic Endowed Scholarship – Business Scholarship – Junior Status, West Virginia resident, Business Major, 3.0 GPA – Full- time student – Must not be receiving any other scholarship or aid from the Foundation. |
| 7. Harold and Roselyn Williamson Straight Award – Faculty Development Community – Honors Outstanding, Innovative, Distinctive Teaching 2 or 4 Year Progs. |
| 8. J. Lyle Tatterson Charitable Trust – Financial Aid Scholarship – West Virginia Resident – Graduate of West Virginia High School – Two- or Four-Year Program – Sound Character – Financial Need – GPA of 2.5 – Renewable with 2.0 GPA after the first year then a 2.2 GPA thereafter. |
| 9. TBI Turley-Wallman Endowed Scholarship – Financial Aid Scholarship – Selected and Awarded by TBI Alumni Association – TBI Fraternity Member or Immediate Family, 3.0 GPA, Full-time Student |
| 10. Julius “Julie” Viglianco Memorial Athletic Endowed Scholarship – Athletic Scholarship – Men’s Basketball Team – NCAA Eligibility |
| Updated 8/12/2025 |
– Financial Aid Contacts
Please contact these institutions directly by using the following mailing addresses, telephone numbers, and internet links for more information on eligibility and applying for these and other Scholarships.
1. Fairmont State University Financial Aid Information
- Office of Financial Aid Mailing Address
Fairmont State University
Attn. Office of Financial Aid
Turley Student Services Center, Room 303
1201 Locust Avenue
Fairmont, WV 26554
- FSU Office of Financial Aid Telephone Number. 304-367-4141
- Click here for the FSU Office of Financial Aid Website.
2. Pierpont Community & Technical College financial aid Information - Office of Financial Aid Mailing Address Pierpont Community & Technical College Attn. Office of Financial Aid 500 Galliher Drive Fairmont, WV 26554 - PC&TC Office of Financial Aid Telephone Number. 304-367-4907 - Click here for the PC&TC Office of Financial Aid Website
– Foundation Contacts
Please contact Fairmont State Foundation Inc., or the Pierpont Foundation by calling their central number, or follow their internet links below for more information on giving or establishing a scholarship.
| 1. Centralized Telephone Number for both Foundations. 304-534-8786 |
| 2. Internet Links |
| – Click here to access Fairmont State Foundation Inc. |
| – Click here to access the Pierpont Foundation. |
Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association 