2015-2016
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Scholarships
2016 Horatio Alger Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria:
 Full-time High school Senior in the United States, to graduate May/June 2016, to attend college fall 2016.
 Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree.
 Critical financial need ($55,000 or lower adjusted gross family income, income verification needed.
 Involvement in co-curricular and community service activities.
 Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity.
 Minimum GPA of 2.0.
 United States citizen.
Apply on line: scholars.horatioalger.org
Due Date: October 25, 2015
LendEDU, $2,500 Scholarship for Fall 2015
Criteria:
 High school seniors and college students
 750 words or less, essay answering the following question:
 How do you plan to avoid excess student loan debt?
Amount of the award: $2,500
Information/Application: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Deadline: October 31, 2015
Mollohan Foundation Shcolarships
 High Technology Scholars Program - $500 scholarship, in addition to internship and loan opportunities, to WV seniors
who plan on majoring in a technology-related field at a West Virginia college or university.
 Helen Holt Mollohan Scholarship - $1,000 scholarship offered to a West Virginia female who is currently attending or a
senior student who is planning to attend, Glenville State College
 Check web-site for possibly more scholarships available to you!
Applications available on the web-site.
http://mollohanfoundation.org/student-programs/scholarships
The American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship
Open to ALL student 9th through 12th grades.
 1st place: $200 check, a trophy and will advance to Sectional
 2nd place: $150check and a medal
 3rd place: $100 check
 Students can rewrite their speech year to year to perfect the delivery.
 For more information see flyer outside Counseling Complex or write to:
The American Legion Oratorical Chairperson
Barbara Burdette
333 Knollwood Dr.
Lewisburg, WV 24901
Or contact her via email: bburdette3@frontier.com
SunTrust Off to College Scholarship Sweepstakes
Criteria:
Current high school seniors and undergraduate college students
No GPA or financial need requirement
Awards:
Thirty (30) $500 scholarships to be awarded for education expenses
Application details:
Enter online or by mail once every two weeks, up to 15 times during the sweepstakes period
Two winners randomly chosen every two weeks from October 30, 2015 to May 13, 2016
Entry:
Starting September 14, 2015, at
https://suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipsweepstakes/index.html
Kids’ Chance Scholarship Program
By Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
Criteria:
 15-23 years old
 Parent or legal guardian was seriously, catastrophically or fatally injured in a documented, work-related accident.
 2.5 GPA
 Financial need
 Demonstrate leadership qualities
 Service contributions to school and communities
Apply at: www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htm
Must supply foundation’s financial form, the first page of the most recent federal income tax return for their family, school
transcript and letters of recommendation.
Deadline: January 15, 2016
LendEDU Scholarship
Who can apply: High school seniors and college students
Amount of the award: $1,000
Information/Application: https://lendedu.com/blog/scholarship-application/
Deadline: April 15th, 2016
West Virginia Pumpkin Festival Scholarship
Due: MARCH 31, 2016
Visit: www.wvpumpkinpark.com for the application
Amount: $2,000
Eligibility
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Any senior planning to PUBLIC West Virginia and needs financial assistance to
complete his or her studies
At least a 2.5 GPA
Completed required community service hours
AES Laurel Mountain Wind and Energy Storage Facility
Two $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded to Philip Barbour High School 2016 seniors.
Requirements
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Acceptance to a four year West Virginia college, university, or trade school.
Career interests in engineering, science or environmental fields.
High School Academic Achievement – Minimum GPA of 3.0
Essay Responses.
Extra-Curricular Honors and Activities
Due Date
Monday, April 4, 2016
Applications in Counseling Complex
Buick Achivers Scholarship
Eligibility:
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High school seniors and current undergraduates
Those who plan to enroll full time at a four-0year college or university in 2016-17
Those who plan to major in a specified course of study focused on engineering, technology or
design, with and interest in the automotive industry
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Scholarships up to $100,000.
Application Deadline: February 29, 2016 (5:00 p.m.)
Visit the web-site for more information:
www.buickachievers.com
Mission West Virginia Scholarship
 5 - $2,000.00 scholarship for seniors who have experienced a foster care placement for 12 months or had a parent
incarcerated for 12 months during their childhood.
 Funds can be used for any post-secondary education or training program including two or four year degree programs,
vocational training or certificate program.
 Completed applications can be mail, faxed or email by
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March 15, 2016
 Applications can be found in the Counseling Complex or https://googl/YnSaso or email kthompson@missionwv.org for a
Word version.
 Please visit www.missionwv.org or call 866-CALL-MWV
2016 Tucker Community Foundation High School Student Scholarship
Various Scholarships: one application
Scholarship awards are determined by the Tucker Community Foundation Committee.
Due April 1, 2016
Application: