by Leonardo Bahena |
Last Updated: January 9, 2025 Important Note: The purpose of this detailed listing of West Virginia scholarships for college is to help you plan your scholarship search throughout the year. Please find information below about scholarships specifically for West Virginia students. Some of the deadlines may be from prior years. Scholarship deadlines are cyclical, so even if a deadline has passed, the website will likely be updated for the current school year. Be sure to reach out to the sponsor or check sponsor websites for the most recent details
January
Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement Scholarship awards ten $10,000 scholarships to students planning to pursue a career in agriculture, and must reside within Berkeley, Brooke, Hancock, Jefferson, Marshall, Morgan, or Ohio counties. Find out more and apply here by January 5th.
Students who are members of the FFA and are pursuing a two-year or four-year degree, trade school, or a vocational certificate in any major are eligible to apply for the Ford Built Tough -$1,000 Scholarship. Applicants must apply online and then visit their local participating Ford Truck dealer for signature and dealer code. Deadline to apply is January 9th. For more information, please visit the website.
All students who have submitted an application and all supporting documents by the listed deadline are evaluated holistically, based upon academic and non-academic information provided on their admission application. Academic components considered include high school GPA and academic honors. Non-academic items include leadership experience, volunteer experience, extracurricular activities, employment and non-academic honors. This scholarship has a value of $6,000 up to tuition. The deadline for Fall 2026 is TB TBD-more information here.
The WVU Foundation Scholarship covers cost of attendance as determined by Student Financial Services for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first, plus a one-time $4,500 stipend for study abroad or academic enhancement. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.80 and graduate from a West Virginia high school or have been home-schooled for at least their senior year in West Virginia. To apply, students must have been admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by January 16, 2025. More info here.
The Dream.US Opportunity Scholarship was created for undocumented students who live in states where they effectively have no access to college – either because they face paying out-of-state tuition or because their state will simply not admit them into its universities. The opportunity scholarship award will cover your tuition, fees, and on-campus housing and meals at one of our Partner Colleges up to a maximum of $80,000 for a bachelor’s degree. The award is renewable each year – you simply have to meet the continuing eligibility criteria – including continuous full-time enrollment. Deadline to apply is January 31st. Visit the website
February
Southern Coal Providers Association Scholarship awards six $1000 grants to full-time students who have a family member who currently or previously worked in the coal industry in southern West Virginia. The family member must have worked for a company engaged in the mining and processing of coal and located in one of the following West Virginia counties: Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, McDowell, Mercer, Mingo, Monroe, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Putnam, Raleigh, Randolph, Roane, Summers, Wayne, Webster, or Wyoming. Deadline is February 1st. Apply here.
The West Virginia PTA Scholarship awards $500 to graduating seniors in public high schools in West Virginia. The GPA requirement is a 2.0 and the application must be submitted in 12 point Times New Roman font. Deadline is February 1st. More info here.
The Roothbert Fund Scholarship supports fellows’ graduate or undergraduate study at an accredited institution based in the United States. Grants are typically $5,000 to $7,000 and may be renewed for subsequent years. Preference is given to candidates who reside in or attend schools in these states: Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia. Deadline is February 1st. Read more here.
Claire M. LaPlante Engineering Scholarship – a need-blind award of $50,000.00 to one (1) West Virginia resident completing high school and attending West Virginia University’s Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering. Applicants must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.8 and a minimum SAT score of 1400 or a minimum ACT score of 32. Apply here by February 21st.
March
The WVU Bucklew Scholarship awards $10,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first. Must have a minimum high school GPA of 3.80 and graduate from a West Virginia high school or have been home-schooled for at least their senior year in West Virginia. To apply, students must have been admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by March 1st. More info here.
The West Virginia Promise Scholarship is a merit-based financial aid program for West Virginia high school graduates planning to attend one of the state’s public or independent two- or four-year institutions. The Promise Scholarship will pay $5,500 per year or the cost of tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less, at any eligible institution. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible. Deadline is March 1st. Find out more here.
WV State Fair Junior Livestock Show Scholarships are five, four-year scholarships for up to $1,000 a year will be awarded to individuals who have participated in one or more of the following areas at the State Fair: 1) State Fair Junior Show – market animals, purebred animals and dairy. 2) Equine Programs – State Fair’s Open Horse Show or Junior Horse and Pony Show or 3) 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program – 4-H and FFA Underwood Youth Center. Applicants must be pursuing a vocational trade, associate or bachelor degree, and must have participated in the junior livestock show, equine show or 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program within the previous five (5) years. Application is due March 15th. Visit the website.
The West Virginia STEM Scholarship is a student financial aid program of rewards up to $3000 designed to enable and encourage academically talented individuals to pursue careers in the fields of engineering, science, and technology in West Virginia. A 3.0 GPA is required and the student must Be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an engineering, science, or technology program leading to a certificate or an associate or bachelor’s degree at an eligible institution of higher education. Deadline is March 1st. More info here.
The WVWC Scholarship offers various awards for incoming students who have been accepted into West Virginia Wesleyan College. The scholarship is automatically applied after submitting an application. Deadline to submit a Wesleyan application is March 1st. Read more here.
Hyma & McLaughlin Chemistry Scholarship awards up to $3,000 of financial aid to several outstanding chemistry students, and may be renewed for up to four years of full-time study provided that the student continues to fulfill chemistry major requirements, maintains a minimum 3.5 GPA in the chemistry major and maintains a 3.25 overall GPA. Deadline is March 1st. Apply here.
Provides a $5,000 per year ($2,500 per semester) scholarship to current high school seniors who are children or grandchildren of 1) Mylan Pharmaceuticals employees who were employed full-time at the Morgantown, West Virginia location as of December 11, 2020, or 2) retired full-time employees of Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Morgantown, West Virginia location. Only current high school seniors are eligible to apply. Recipients must be enrolled in a four-year undergraduate degree program and demonstrate high academic promise by achieving and maintaining a 3.2 overall GPA for all years that the scholarship is received. Deadline is March 7th. Read more here.
Tucker Community Foundation Scholarships are a collection of various scholarships ranging in value from $500 to $8000 for high school seniors, students attending technical schools, Tucker County students attending a Christian elementary, middle or high school or being home schooled employing Christian educational principles and values, college students and other non-traditional students (e.g. adults returning to school) are encouraged to apply regardless of their field of study. Eligible counties include Barbour, Grant, Mineral, Pocahontas, Preston, Randolph, Tucker counties in West Virginia. Apply here by March 7th.
Mon Health Medical Center Foundation Scholarships are available to area students who have chosen to go into selected health care professions and meet scholastic and financial need requirements. Scholarships are valued at $1,000 annually and can be awarded for up to 4 years or $4,000 per recipient. Open to the public in Mon Health’s service areas. See application for a complete list of counties. All Mon Health employees and their children are eligible to apply regardless of residence. Apply by March 29th.
April
WV Invests Grant is a state-funded grant program that pays toward the full cost of basic tuition, mandatory fees and academic program fees for select certificate and associate degree programs at a West Virginia public two- or four-year institution. Priority is given to programs in high-demand fields, such as information technology or healthcare, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce. Money will not need to be repaid as long as recipients live in WV for at least 2 years after graduation. Students must complete their FAFSA application to be eligible. Deadline is before the April 15th priority deadline. More info here.
EWV Traditional Student Scholarship will be awarded to a graduating high school senior; or someone earning a TASC certificate or a home-school diploma in the form of a waiver for tuition and fees associated with attendance at Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College (excluded are the following fees: book, online fees, lab, and other student fees) for one academic year, with a review after the first semester before renewal. Students must be 23 or younger, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and enroll in one of the transfer degree programs (AA) not eligible for the WV Invests Grant. Deadline is the last Friday in April each calendar year. Read more here.
May
June
Epilepsy Reach Education Scholarship provides $1000 in education scholarships to assist with related expenses for trade school, college or graduate programs for people living with epilepsy. To qualify you must be 1) diagnosed with epilepsy by a licensed physician, 2) pursuing an associate’s, undergraduate, or graduate degree from an accredited US based college, university, or trade school, and 3) be a student who demonstrates academic and personal achievement, possesses a strong record of participation in activities outside of school, and serves as a positive role model for others. Apply here by June 30th.
July
August
WVU Leadership Scholarship is valued at $500 per academic year (fall and spring) and is awarded to incoming first-time freshmen who have achieved the highest levels of honor or leadership within certain nationally acclaimed organizations. For consideration, students must be incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of at least 3.0. Deadline is August 1st. More info here.
The Michael Moore Scholarship consists of various amounts that will be awarded to students qualified to enroll in Early Entrance classes while attending their junior or senior year of high school in Hardy, Hampshire, or Grant County. Minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Deadline is by the first Friday of August each year. Read more here.
Harold K. Michael Scholarship will be awarded to one returning student of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. The scholarship for $500 will be awarded to the student in the form of a waiver from Eastern’s Foundation to be used for college-related expenses incurred as a result of enrollment at Eastern. Must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. Deadline is by the first Friday of August each year. Read more here.
Albert & Nellie Heavener Nelson Scholarship will be awarded to five nursing students of Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College. Each scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded to the students in the form of a waiver from Eastern’s Foundation to be used for tuition and books incurred as a result of enrollment at Eastern. Students must maintain a 3.0 GPA. The deadline is by the first Friday of August each year. Read more here.
September
Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship offers a $2,500 scholarship for students and professionals changing others’ lives through wellness and beauty. This scholarship may be awarded to students of all ages (parental consent required if under 18) as well as prospective students planning to enroll in an eligible program within the next year. The deadline is September 3rd. Apply here.
October
U.S. SENATE YOUTH PROGRAM: A great opportunity for Minnesota students – a week in Washington D.C. and a $10,000 scholarship. Two high school junior or senior students are selected as delegates from each state. Delegates will visit Washington D.C. from March 7–14, 2026, with all expenses paid. Applicants must hold a high-level leadership position in student government, civic or educational organizations during the entire 2025–2026 academic year. Visit the program website at https://ussenateyouth.org/ for more information. You must be nominated by your school principal (one student per school) to apply. The submission deadline is October 25th. Find an application here..
The VFW Voice of Democracy Scholarship selects 27,000 high school students to compete for more than $2 million in scholarships and incentives. Students compete by writing and recording an audio essay on an annual patriotic theme. Winners receive an all-expense-paid trip to Washington DC, to tour the city, be honored by the VFW and its Auxiliary and receive their portion of $171,000 in national awards, the top scholarship being $35,000. The scholarship is open to students in grades 9-12 who are enrolled in a public, private or parochial high school or home study program. Deadline is October 31st. More info here.
November
December
The Hagan Scholarship is a nationwide need-based merit scholarship, providing recipients “regardless of nationality” with the opportunity to achieve their goals and graduate college debt-free. The scholarship provides up to $7,500 each semester for up to 8 consecutive semesters. Applicants should have attended an eligible public high school for their junior and senior years and be graduating in the upcoming spring and must have plans to attend an eligible four-year college or university. Recipients must work 240 hours from January 1, 2026 until commencement of the 2026 fall semester in college. The deadline is December 31st. Application here.
The Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholarship is a competitive scholarship for recent high school graduates with a passion for teaching and a history of high academic achievement, community service, and active involvement in extracurricular activities while in high school. Recipients will receive $10,000 per year for up to four years (up to the cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and other approved educational expenses). In exchange, Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars must agree to teach in a West Virginia public school in an area of critical need (math, science, elementary education or special education) for a period of five years after graduating from college. Deadline is December 31st. Find out more here.
Deadlines Vary
Out-of-State Tuition Waiver – the University of Florida currently offers a limited number of merit-based tuition waivers designed to reduce the out-of-state tuition for selected students: Alumni Scholarship (up to $8,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $32,000 over 4 years)), Sunshine Scholarship (up to $16,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $64,000 over 4 years)), and Gator Nation Scholarship (up to $20,000 per year (Fall/Spring, total up to $80,000 over 4 years)). Application to the scholarship is automatic with an application to UF. Visit the website.
Presbyterian Scholarship Fund is available for freshmen college students who reside in the western half of the Synod of the Trinity and who are planning to attend a college in that area. The opportunity is open to students in the presbyteries of Beaver-Butler, Kiskiminetas, Lake Erie, Pittsburgh, Redstone, Shenango, Upper Ohio Valley and Washington. Participating colleges include College of Wooster, Davis and Elkins, Muskingum, Washington and Jefferson, Waynesburg and Westminster. Find more info here.
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