Updated 12/18/15
Scholarships 2015-16
This list will be updated upon receipt of new information.
FINANCIAL AID DATES/DEADLINES
(For students planning to attend college during the 2016-17 school year)
November 1, 2015 – The PROMISE Scholarship application will be available online at www.cfwv.com.
January 1, 2016 – The 2016-17 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will be available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
February 21, 2016 – “College Goal Sunday” financial aid workshops will be held to help with FAFSA. Visit www.cfwv.com for info.
March 1, 2016 – Deadline to apply for:
- The PROMISE Scholarship (FAFSA and PROMISE applications both required by this date)
- The WV Science, Engineering & Technology Scholarship (application posted Dec. 1st)
- The Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship (application posted Dec. 1st)
April 15, 2016 – Deadline for a student’s FAFSA to be received in order to be considered for the WV Higher Education Grant Program
* Remember to file the FAFSA by MARCH 1, 2016.
FREE scholarship search sites:
College Foundation of WV (www.cfwv.com) – CFWV has a database of thousands of scholarships and financial aid programs
from organizations across the nation. Several opportunities are posted each week on Facebook and Twitter for high school and
college students.
Fastweb – www.fastweb.com, Scholarship Experts – www.scholarshipexperts.com, StudentEdge – www.studentedge.com,
Student Scholarships –www.studentscholarships.org
Updated 12/18/15
The following scholarships are organized by deadline.
Scholarship Name
Amount
Criteria
Deadline
How to Apply/Add’l Info
VFW’s
Voice of Democracy
audio-essay
competition
$1,000-$16,000; 1st
place winner from each
state receives an allexpense paid trip to
Washington, D.C.;
National first-place
winner receives a
$30,000 scholarship.
$50, $75, and $100
prizes for winners at
the post level.
Open to students in grades 9-12
who are enrolled in a public,
private or parochial high school
or home study program in the
U.S. and its territories
November 1,
2015
Apply online at www.vfw.org/VOD or
see the Guidance Office for an entry
form.
Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
Up to $40,000 per
year to attend a 4year accredited
undergraduate school
Minimum Criteria:
- Plan to graduate from a U.S.
high school in Spring 2016
- Intend to enroll in an
accredited
4-year
college
beginning Fall 2016
- Earn a cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 or above
- SAT combined CR and math
score of 1200 or above and/or
ACT composite of 26 or above
- Demonstrate significant unmet
financial need. Applicants with
family income up to $95,000
will be considered.
(Advancing the education of
exceptionally promising
students who have financial
need)
Prudential Spirit of
Community Award
$1,000-$5,000
*See side note.
Eligibility:
(However,
applications may
be accepted until
November 15th.)
Application is
open until
November 3,
2015
Theme: My Vision For America
Apply online:
http://www.jkcf.org/scholarshipprograms
Jack Kent Cooke Foundation College
Scholars are selected based on
exceptional academic ability and
achievement, financial need, persistence,
desire to help others, and leadership.
Each year, 30-40 students will be
selected into the program.
Tuesday,
November 3,
For information and to apply online:
www.nassp.org/spirit or
spirit.prudential.com
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2015
- in grades 5-12 as of Nov. 3
- a legal resident of any U.S.
state or Washington, D.C.,
- engaged in a volunteer activity
that occurred at least partly
during the 12 months prior to
the date of application, and
- submit a completed
application to a school principal
or the head of an officially
designated local organization by
November 3
WV High School
Business Plan
Competition
$10,000
- High school juniors and
seniors
* State Honorees receive an award of
$1,000, an engraved silver medallion,
and an all-expense-paid trip with a parent
or guardian to Washington, D.C., for
national recognition events.
National Honorees receive an additional
award of $5,000, an engraved gold
medallion, a crystal trophy for their
schools or organizations, and a $5,000
grant from The Prudential Foundation for
a non-profit, charitable organization of
their choice.
November 13, Apply online: wvde.state.wv.us/hsbpc
2015 at noon
Applicants must write a 3 page maximum
executive summary of their business
concept.
The open competition will be reduced to
ten finalists who will compete for the
$10,000 scholarship. Numerous
institutions have committed scholarships
for the winning student(s) to attend their
institutions.
West Virginia
Alpha Delta Kappa
Maryida Mosby
Travel Scholarship
$1,000 for
educational travel
- This scholarship is awarded to December 11, Applications are available in the
a 10th or 11th grade student in an
Guidance Office. Letters of
2015
accredited WV high school for
recommendation are required.
educational travel only, either in
the United States or a foreign
country.
Updated 12/18/15
Burger King
Scholars Program
Range from $1,000
to $50,000
- High school seniors living in
the US, Canada or Puerto Rico;
Dec. 15, 2015
Apply online at:
www.bkmclamorefoundation.org/What
WeDo/ScholarsProgram.
- 2.5 cumulative GPA
Scholarships are intended for high school
seniors, Burger King employees, their
dependent children, spouses or domestic
partners to help students offset the cost of
attending college or post-secondary
vocational/technical school. Recipients
are selected based on their grade point
average (GPA), work experience,
extracurricular activities and community
service.
- Plan to enroll full-time,
without interruption, for the
entire 2016-17 academic year at
an accredited two- or four-year
college, university or
vocational-technical school in
the U.S., Canada or Puerto Rico
** Separate requirements for
Employee-Based track – See
website
NFIB
Young
Entrepreneur
Award
100 scholarships are
awarded to Young
Entrepreneurs
ranging from
$2,000-$25,000.
Graduating high school seniors
who operate their own small
business are eligible. See website
for more information.
December 18,
2015
Apply online at www.NFIB.com/YEA.
WV PTA
Scholarship
$500/each
- High school senior in a WV
school with a 2.0 GPA
- Must be used for
tuition/educational expenses in a
vocational school, college, or other
institution of higher learning
approved by the Scholarship
Committee.
Must be
received by the
Scholarship
Selection
Committee by
Applications are available in the
Guidance Office OR at:
www.westvirginiapta.org/scholarship.
Seven scholarships were
awarded to seniors in the
Class of 2015. The final
number to be awarded in
2016 will be determined
by the funds generated
this year.
December 31,
2015.
Updated 12/18/15
GE-Reagan
Foundation
Scholarship
Program
Twenty
$10,000 renewable
scholarships
awarded (up to
$40,000 per
recipient)
- This national program awards
college scholarships to high
school seniors who embody the
characteristics of President
Ronald Reagan at school, in the
community, in the workplace,
and at home.
- Awarded to students who
demonstrate
exemplary
leadership, drive, integrity, and
citizenship
Mensa Education
and Research
Foundation
Local Scholarship
Program
Awards range from
$200 to $1,000
Open to applicants who:
- will be enrolled next academic
year in a degree program in an
accredited U.S. college or
university, and who are citizens
or permanent residents of the
United States.
January 7,
2016
Apply online through
www.reaganfoundation.org/scholarship
s or
http://facebook.com/GEReaganScholars
hips
Must be
submitted
online by
More information and the online
application can be found at:
http://www.mensafoundation.org/scholar
ships/.
January 15,
2016.
Applicants need not be a
member of Mensa nor qualified
for Mensa.
Kids’ Chance of WV Minimum of $1,000
to be used for
Scholarships
tuition, room and
board, books or
other expenses; may
be considered for
renewal up to five
- Available to WV students
between the ages of 15-23
whose parent/legal guardian
was seriously, catastrophically
or fatally injured in a
documented,
work-related
accident.
These scholarships are awarded solely on
the merits of the essay written by the
applicant in no more than 550 words.
The essay is to describe the applicant’s
career, vocational, or academic goals.
Essays will be judged and scholarships
awarded at three levels: local, regional,
and national.
January 15,
2016
Apply online:
www.tgkvf.org/scholar.htm
Recipients are selected based upon their
academic performance, evaluation of
need for financial assistance, personal
leadership, and demonstrated and
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potential contributions to their schools
and communities.
years
- May be used to pursue a
degree, diploma or certificate
from an accredited vocational
/trade school, college or
university in any field of study
Esther J. Hinchman
Scholarship
*NEW*
$500
- College bound students
enrolled in Environmental
Studies
(Horticulture,
Landscape Design, Forestry,
Botany, Conservation, Land
Management,
Environmental
Concerns, Geology, or related
subjects)
Engineering, Science Not to exceed $3,000 Applicant must:
per academic year
& Technology
- Be a United States Citizen or
Scholarship
resident alien.
Program
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least
3.0 on a 4.0 scale upon graduating
from high school, or have a
cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a
4.0 scale after completion of two
semesters of course work at an eligible
institution of higher education.
- 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.
- Agree to work full-time in an
engineering, science or technology
field in WV for 1 year for each year
Complete
application
must be
received in mail
by WVGC
Scholarship
Chm. by
February 1st.
March 1,
2016
Applications and additional information
are available in the Guidance Office.
Students must be sponsored by a Garden
Club.
Application will be posted by
December 1, 2015 at www.cfwv.com.
This financial aid program is designed to
enable and encourage academically
talented individuals to pursue careers in
the fields of engineering, science and
technology. Scholarships are awarded on
the basis of academic qualifications and
interest in the engineering, science and
technology fields. Priority is given to
West Virginia residents.
.
Updated 12/18/15
the scholarship was received or begin
an approved program of community
service related to engineering, science
or technology.
- Be willing to repay the scholarship
received plus interest and any required
collection fees if he/she fails to fulfill
the work requirement.
West Virginia
PROMISE
Scholarship
Up to $4,750
annually for tuition
and fees at eligible
institutions in WV
* Must graduate with a min. 3.0
core AND cumulative GPA
* Min. test score requirements:
ACT – 22 composite with min.
of 20 in English, Math, Science,
& Reading
OR
SAT – 1020 combined score
with min. 490 in critical reading
and 480 in mathematics
*March 1,
2016*
PROMISE
application
AND FAFSA
must be
submitted by
this date.
* WV resident enrolled or will be
enrolled full-time in accredited
institution of higher education in
WV pursuing a course of study
leading to teacher certificate in
WV.
January 1, 2016 - The 2016-17 FAFSA
will be available at www.fafsa.gov.
March 1, 2016 – PROMISE application
and FAFSA Filing Deadline
June 4, 2016 – Last date to take the SAT
to establish eligibility
*Detailed information on
residency
and
eligibility
requirements is available on
www.cfwv.com/promise.
.
Underwood-Smith Not to exceed $5,000
Teacher Scholarship per academic year
Program
November 1, 2015 - The PROMISE
Scholarship application will be open at
www.cfwv.com/promise.
June 11, 2016 – Last date to take the
ACT to establish eligibility
NOTE: Students may use their Spring
semester grades of their senior year to
achieve eligibility, but must apply by
March 1st.
March 1,
2016
* Application will be posted by
December 1, 2015 at www.cfwv.com.
Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship
Program is designed to enable and encourage
students to pursue teaching careers at the pre-
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* Must agree to teach at the public
pre-school, elementary, middle or
secondary school level in WV for
two years for each year of
scholarship assistance. However,
if a scholar enters teacher shortage
area, an exceptional children’s
program, school having less than
average academic results or school
in an economically disadvantaged
area as designated by WVBE, then
the scholar must teach 1 year for
each year for which the
scholarship was received.
school, elementary, middle or secondary
school level.
Undergraduate and graduate scholarships are
awarded on the basis of academic
qualifications and interest in teaching. The
purpose of the program is to assist West
Virginians interested in obtaining a teaching
certificate and committed to the pursuit of a
teaching career in West Virginia's public
schools.
*** Due to limited funding, priority is given
to junior, senior, and graduate students.
Students who fail to meet teaching
or alternative service requirements
are required to repay the
scholarship received plus interest
and any required collection fees.
Honors Graduation
Scholarships
Five $1,000
Scholarships
SunTrust
Off to College
Scholarship
Sweepstakes
(30) $500
scholarships to be
awarded
This
is
a
multi-media March 20, 2016
scholarship
contest
where
students can submit projects in
art, photography, videography,
music, and creative writing.
To apply, visit:
honorsgraduation.com/scholarship
- Open to current high school
seniors and undergraduate
college students
- Free to enter and eligibility
not based on GPA or financial
need
Enter online
(suntrusteducation.com/scholarshipswe
epstakes) 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
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COLLEGE SPECIFIC SCHOLARSHIPS (Alphabetical by School)
College/Scholarship Amount
Name
Marshall University –
Accelerated BS/MD
Program
(Complete both Bachelor of
Science and Doctor of Medicine
programs in 7-year program)
Criteria
Tuition waiver for Highly motivated WV high
school students who have
medical school
achieved:
- Min. ACT of 30/1330-1350
SAT and an ACT math score of
27/610 SAT
- Cumulative GPA of 3.75 (4.0
scale)
- 3 recommendation letters
- On-campus interview
Deadline
How to Apply/Add’l Info
January 8th,
2016
For more information and to apply, visit:
http://jcesom.marshall.edu/students/accel
erated-bsmd-program
- No MCAT required.
- Guaranteed acceptance into medical
school upon successful completion of
program requirements
- Tuition waiver for medical school
portion of program
*Additional information is available in
the Guidance Office.*
Washington and Lee
University –
The J. Edward Lewis
Scholarship Trust
Award amounts
will be determined
year to year based
on available funds
and the number of
qualified
applicants.
Recipients must:
- Be WV residents and have
completed high school or
possess an equivalency.
- Have a 3.0 GPA and must
maintain a 3.0 GPA in order to
be considered from year to year.
- Have applied for and been
accepted for full-time admission
to Washington Lee University.
The Scholarship is intended to provide financial
assistance to deserving graduates of Collins High
School, now known as Oak Hill High School, of
Oak Hill, West Virginia, secondarily to graduates
from any high school in Fayette County, West
Virginia, or lastly to any deserving graduate
from any high school in the state of West
Virginia who wishes to attend Washington and
Lee University.
The J. Edward Lewis Scholarship Trust is
administered by JP Morgan. In order to request
an application or for further information
regarding this scholarship, please contact Mr.
Michael Smith.
Cindy Michel
Grants Manager
Updated 12/18/15
J.P. Morgan Chase Bank
P.O. Box 227237
Dallas, TX 75222
(214) 965-3744
cindy.michel@jpmorgan.com
* More information is available in the
Guidance Office.*
R. Emmett & Edna
Lynch Scholarship
in the College of Business
& Economics at WVU
*NEW*
$8,000/year
- Must be WV residents who
are graduating from a public
high school in Monongalia
County
- Must demonstrate high
academic promise
- Must demonstrate financial
need via a FAFSA on file at
WVU
March 31, 2016
For complete application details, please
visit:
http://be.wvu.edu/scholarships/lynch.htm
Once a student is awarded this
scholarship, it can be renewed for up to
three more years provided the student
maintains an overall 3.5 GPA and
remains a student in the College of
Business and Economics.