West Virginia Scholarships
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EESI Future Climate Leaders Scholarship Program
Students at HBCUs can apply for up to $5,000 in awards each academic year to pursue programs related to environmental science, clean energy, and climate policy at EESI-accredited institutions.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.8
- Deadline
- January 12
Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarships
The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers need-based scholarships of between $500 and $5,000 to graduating high school seniors or students currently enrolled in accredited colleges in the U.S.
- Amount
- $500–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 48 winners
- Required GPA
- 3.0
- Deadline
- February 7
- Winner announcement
- April 2023
American Electric Power Scholarship
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) offers the American Electric Power Scholarship to an eligible student enrolled in an ABET-accredited school who demonstrates an interest in power engineering.
- Amount
- $4,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- February 18
- Winner announcement
- by July 1
Erin Marie Keener Nursing Scholarship
The Erin Marie Keener Nursing Scholarship is an annual scholarship for fourth-year nursing students at West Virginia University.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 4
Ernest Daniel Conaway, Raymond Guy Baker and Everett Reece Baker Memorial Scholarship
Your Community Foundation of North-Central West Virginia offers this scholarship of $2,000 to support undergraduate students enrolled in engineering or medical related-field in West Virginia.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 4
Jim Dunn Memorial Scholarship
Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia awards two high school senior athlete students, who want to reach the collegiate level, $1,000 each, to reach their academic and career goals.
- Amount
- $1,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 2 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 4
- Winner announcement
- June 2023
Lillian A. Devison Scholarship
The scholarship awards an approximate $500 scholarship to one graduate student at a West Virginia college or university.
- Amount
- $500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- March 4
William Charles Davis and Dorcas Regina Davis Educational Scholarship
Your Community Foundation West Virginia annually awards the William Charles Davis and Dorcas Regina Davis Educational Scholarship of $500 to undergraduate students pursuing education or science degrees in West Virginia.
- Amount
- $500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 3.3
- Deadline
- March 4
King’s Daughters Health Foundation Scholarships
The scholarship is given to dedicated local high school students planning to pursue a career in healthcare.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- March 15
Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship Award
The Denise Halbach Performance Scholarship awards $2,000 to a graduate student studying acting or musical theater. Students who graduated from universities in the SETC region can apply.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award
SETC’s Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award provides one student with a $2,500 scholarship to study theater directing at a regionally accredited graduate school in the upcoming academic year.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- September 2023
Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award
The Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship awards $1,500 to a graduate student studying costume design or technology. Applicants must have studied or will study at an SETC region institution.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
Robert Porterfield Scholarship Award
The Robert Porterfield Scholarship awards $2,000 to graduate students pursuing a degree in theatre. Applicants should have graduated from an undergraduate program at a university in the SETC region.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship
The Steve Bayless Undergraduate Scholarship awards $2,000 to one high school senior in the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) region who will pursue studies in theater.
- Amount
- $2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
William E. Wilson Scholarship Award
The William E. Wilson Scholarship awards $5,000 to a secondary school teacher pursuing graduate studies in theatre or speech and theatre. Applicants must be legal residents of any SETC state.
- Amount
- $5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- April 1
- Winner announcement
- July 2023
¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program
The ¡Lánzate!/Take Off! Higher Education Travel Award program offers 185 $1,500 flight e-passes to undergraduate and graduate students who travel away from home to study.
- Amount
- $1,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 185 winners
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 15
- Winner announcement
- July 8, 2023
SAWF Scholarship Program
The Southern Automotive Women's Forum Scholarship Program provides scholarships between $1,000 and $5,000 to women enrolled or who plan to enroll in a STEM-related field.
- Amount
- $1,000–$5,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 1 winner
- Required GPA
- 2.5
- Deadline
- May 20
- Winner announcement
- July 28, 2023
Oncology Practice Alliance Scholarship
The Oncology Practice Alliance Scholarship is awarded to 11 graduate and undergraduate students who are pursuing majors in oncology or hematology and are residing in either West Virginia or Ohio.
- Amount
- $2,500
- Scholarships awarded
- 11 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- May 31
Fourth Circuit Essay Contest
The United States Court Of Appeals For The Fourth Circuit offers the Fourth Circuit Essay Contest to high school students with awards of $1,000, $1,500, and $2,000.
- Amount
- $1,000–$2,000
- Scholarships awarded
- 3 winners
- Required GPA
- Any
- Deadline
- June 15
- Winner announcement
- August 2023
West Virginia Scholarships
West Virginia, also referred to as ‘the Mountain state’, is located in the tree-covered Appalachian Mountains. Although a relatively small state, West Virginia is the third most forested state in the U.S so there’s ample opportunity to revel in the great outdoors while pursuing your studies. Consider checking out any one of the various scholarship opportunities available in West Virginia.
Frequently asked questions
What are the top schools in West Virginia?
- West Virginia University
West Virginia University ranks 234th on the list of the top national universities in the United States. The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship is a great way to fund your studies.
- Marshall University
North Dakota State University ranks 299th on the list of the top national universities in the United States. If you’re looking for funding, try the King’s Daughters Health Foundation Scholarship.
- West Virginia Wesleyan College
West Virginia Wesleyan College is a private institution that is ranked 9th among the top regional colleges in the southern part of the U.S. If you’re on the lookout for a scholarship in the arts, check out the Leighton M. Ballew Directing Award.
Where does West Virginia rank in education?
West Virginia ranks 43rd on a list of most educated states and 42nd in terms of public school systems. Read our reports on 2022 Most & Least Educated States and States with Best & Worst Public School Systems for more.