West Virginia Scholarships

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: Any•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:Children ( ages 16 – 25) of West Virginia’s workers who have been seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in an on-the-job accident, who due to lack of financial resources resulting from the accident, would not otherwise have the opportunity to pursue further schooling.**To verify eligibility for the scholarship, applicants must attach a copy of the order or letter from the workers’ compensation carrier granting a permanent total disability award or dependent’s benefits. If the applicant does not have a copy of the order or lettergranting benefits, a copy may be obtained from the workers’ compensation carrier.

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: Any•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: If a current member of the Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston•Specific preferences:(1) Awarded to immediate family members of owners or employees of companies, which are current members of, and have been members of, the Home Builders Association of Greater Charleston for at least one full year.(2) Enrolled full time in either a two-year or four-year course of undergraduate study General criteria that applies to most scholarships are as follows: · must be a resident of West Virginia · must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours) · must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA) · minimum score of 20 on the ACT · must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: University of Charleston•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Must demonstrate scholastic abilityGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: Any•Financial Need: No•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Residents of Clendenin/Herbert Hoover areaGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: Any•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Demonstrate academic excellenceGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: Any in WV•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: YesGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: Any College or University operated by the State of West Virginia•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes, for a total of two years contingent upon the student pursuing a regular course of study, performing up to standards of the Institution, and continuing to have need for financial assistance.•Specific preferences:(1) Juniors, seniors, or graduate students(2) Preference to student studying in business or some phase of HealthCare Finance(3) Full or part-time student General criteria that applies to most scholarships are as follows: · must be a resident of West Virginia · must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours) · must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA) · minimum score of 20 on the ACT · must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: Any in WV•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Field of study in Nursing(2) College or University having an accredited nursing programGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: Any in WV•Financial Need: No•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Resident of the Charleston area(2) Field of study in business or a related field(3) Preference is given to students having prior business or entrepreneurial experience(4) Demonstrated service to their schools & communities and academic performanceGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: Any•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: No•Specific preferences:(1) Must have attended Sherman HS or Marsh Fork HS(2) Chosen on academic performance, leadership abilities and contributions to school or communityGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement (at least a 2.5 GPA)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY•College/University: West Virginia University•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Preference given to members of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity(2) Must maintain a 3.0 GPA for the scholarship to be renewedGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·must demonstrate academic achievement·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character

ELIGIBILITY:•College/University: West Virginia University College of Law•Financial Need: Yes•Renewable: Yes•Specific preferences:(1) Have a strong academic record(2) Must be entering 1st year of study at WVU College of LawGeneral Criteria:·must be a resident of West Virginia·must be a full time student (minimum of 12 Credit Hours)·minimum score of 20 on the ACT ·must demonstrate good moral character