The Marshall University Foundation has announced that George W. Boley has established the Helen Nickles Boley Dietetics and Nutrition Scholarship in memory of his late wife.
Helen Nickles Boley graduated from St. Joseph Central Catholic High School and Marshall University. She earned a bachelor’s degree in home economics in 1970, and a master’s degree in secondary education in 1984.
Nickles Boley was an educator and enriched many young lives before retiring from the Cabell County school system after 34 years. Her passion in teaching was the field of home economics with an emphasis on food and nutrition, fashion design and helping students develop healthy lifestyle skills. She also enjoyed life by traveling internationally, exploring different cultures and living life to the fullest with her loved ones.
“It was a joy for her when students let her know how much they enjoyed her class and that it made a difference in their lives.” George W. Boley said.
The recipients will be full-time dietetics or nutrition majors in the College of Health Professions, a resident of West Virginia, and in good academic standing with a 3.0 or higher and have financial need per standards of the Office of Student Financial Assistance. First preference will be given to residents of Cabell or Greenbrier counties.
The award will be renewable up to four years, or eight semesters, if the recipient maintains good academic standing of 3.0 GPA or higher. The dean of the College of Health Professions, or their designee, will select the recipient and renew the award in cooperation with the Office of Student Financial Assistance.
For information regarding the Helen Nickles Boley Dietetics and Nutrition Scholarship, please contact Marshall University’s Office of Student Financial Assistance at 304-696-3162.