The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation offers the Deputy William G. "Billy " Giacomo scholarship to assist students pursuing a post secondary education. This is for the Children or Grandchildren of law enforcement officers who work or have worked in Nicholas County. This includes City Police, Sheriffs Dept., and the State Police stationed in Nicholas County, DNR, or those officers living in Nicholas County employed by Federal Agencies. Graduating senior of Richwood HS or Nicholas HS. May attend any accredited college or university, with exception to a degree, which would lead to a career as a criminal defender. Preference shall be given to students pursuing study in law enforcement. Applicants must submit the name of their parent or grandparent and agency in which they are/were employed on page 5 of application.