West Virginia University’s John Chambers College of Business and Economics has announced a meaningful new scholarship aimed at empowering future business leaders while honoring the life and legacy of Doug Skaff Jr. The scholarship, established through a generous gift from family, friends, and community members, will provide financial assistance to deserving WVU business students, ensuring Skaff’s dedication to education and service continues to inspire for years to come.
Doug Skaff Jr., a proud Mountaineer and respected community leader, was widely known for his passion for helping others succeed. A WVU graduate himself, Skaff believed deeply in the power of education to change lives and open doors. Throughout his career, he mentored young professionals, encouraged civic engagement, and championed initiatives that uplifted West Virginia’s people and economy. His friends and loved ones say that creating this scholarship was the perfect way to honor his memory and values.
Recipients of the Doug Skaff Jr. Memorial Scholarship will be selected based on academic achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to community service—qualities Skaff embodied throughout his life. By reducing the financial burden of higher education, the scholarship will allow students to focus more fully on their studies, internships, and leadership opportunities, fostering the next generation of Mountaineer business innovators.
The university expressed gratitude for the generosity behind the scholarship, noting that such gifts not only honor a remarkable individual but also create lasting ripples of opportunity. As future students benefit from this fund, they will carry forward Skaff’s legacy of determination, integrity, and service.
In celebrating Doug Skaff Jr.’s life through this scholarship, WVU is ensuring that his influence will endure—shaping leaders who, like him, are committed to making a difference in their communities and
beyond.
