Financial Aid

Scholarships


The 2024-25 FAFSA deadline has been extended to May 1 for Promise Scholarship consideration! 


If you have any questions and for support in completing your FAFSA, please contact Outreach@wvhepc.edu.

Promise Scholarship and FAFSA 

Graduating high school with a 3.0 GPA or better? You may be eligible. Cash in on all your hard work with the Promise Scholarship – and get thousands of dollars every year to pursue your college dream in West Virginia.

The 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.

Students who achieve certain academic requirements can receive up to $5,200, starting with the 2023-2024 academic year, in annual awards to cover tuition and mandatory fees. Awards are contingent upon annual funding of the program by the West Virginia State Legislature.

Click here to apply for the Promise Scholarship!


West Virginia Invests Grant

West Virginia Invests is a last-dollar-in financial aid program designed to cover the cost of tuition, mandatory fees and approved academic program fees for certificate or associate degree programs in specific high-demand fields, as determined by the West Virginia Department of Commerce, at a participating West Virginia public two- or four-year institution. With 75% of jobs in the current economy requiring postsecondary education or training, the West Virginia Invests Grant Program is designed to help more West Virginians like you earn the credentials you need to land a rewarding career right here at home.

Click here to apply for the WV Invests Grant!


West Virginia’s newest, most prestigious scholarship – the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program – helps recent high school graduates pursue rewarding careers as WV teachers in math, science, elementary education or special education. Learn more here!


WVSAM is the new student portal to submit applications for state financial aid (such as Promise, WV Invests, and Underwood-Smith), check the status of your application, ask questions, upload documents, and view your award information.

Click here to log in to WVSAM


Stay Up-to-Date on Financial Aid Opportunities by Signing Up for Txt 4 Success:

Students can sign up by texting "CFWV" to (304) 912-CFWV or by visiting CFWV.com.   


Fairmont State 

merit scholarships

WVU Merit Scholarships

How admitted WVU students can update the GPA for scholarship consideration.

Scholarship Opportunities

(click on links to view more info)


Scholarship Newsletters

February Scholarship Newsletter- Deadlines between February 20th - April 25th, 2024

April Scholarship Newsletter - Deadlines between April 30 - July 31, 2024

Scholarships - Deadlines April 29 -  May 1, 2024


Scholarship Databases

Student Scholarships.org - largest collection of scholarships on the web! 

Fastweb - FREE scholarship search platform!


Individual Scholarships

The WV Scholar Program - Current juniors (class of 2025) are now able to apply for the WV Scholar Program, which covers four years of tuition, room & board, and fees (worth over $160,000) at West Virginia Wesleyan College. Deadline is April 28, 2024

Live it Up Women in Healthcare Scholarship

Learner Innovators of Color in STEM Scholarship

Learner Mental Health Empowerment Scholarship


New! Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund Scholarship  

Deadline: April 30, 2024

For: Students of Scottish descent

Link: http://bit.ly/2krDaS5            


New! Pureland Supply Scholarship  

Deadline: May 1, 2024

For: Students accepted in an accredited trade school, vocational school or community college

Link: https://bit.ly/2AWrz9W              


New! Rover Scholarship

Deadline: May 1, 2024

For: High school seniors, current college students, graduate students

Link: https://bit.ly/2keXJDh                


New! Create a Greeting Card Scholarship  

Deadline: May 15, 2024

For: High school students and current college students

Link: https://bit.ly/2pszvWe          


New! West Virginia Division of Highways Scholarship 

Deadline: May 31, 2024

For: College juniors studying engineering, accounting, or a Juris Doctorate degree

Link: http://bit.ly/2AKLZiN            


New! The Spirt of Giving Scholarship 

Deadline: July 31, 2024

For: High school seniors and current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/2FCo1Kb              


FormSwift Scholarship Program

Deadline: Varies

For: High school seniors and college students

Link: https://bit.ly/32gp0uF


Army ROTC Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

For: High school seniors 

Link: https://bit.ly/3KcErra


Horatio Alger Association Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

For: Multiple scholarships for high school students

Link:  http://bit.ly/2spAclw


Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships

Deadline: Varies

For: West Virginia students in Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson counties

Link: https://bit.ly/2OurEXn


SallieMae Plan for College Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

For: Current students

Link: http://bit.ly/2BqNC5H


New! Courage to Grow Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

For: High school juniors and seniors; current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/1GkOxRd


LA Tutors Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

For: High school students, college students

Link: https://bit.ly/2nHpSkK


Course Hero Scholarship

Deadline: Monthly

For: Current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/28YHUHf



PASSED DEADLINES:

New! The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation  

Deadline: February 1, 2024

For: Multiple scholarships

Link: https://bit.ly/2KCJoMX    

Learner Women in STEM Scholarship


American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship


Voice of Democracy Scholarship

Deadline: October 31, 2023

For: High school juniors and seniors

Link: https://bit.ly/2T16pxm  


American Bullion Scholarship 

Deadline: October 31, 2023

For: Current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/2qo43ZJ  


The Ayn Rand Scholarship 

Deadline: November 6, 2023

For: High school seniors, current college students, and graduate students

Link: https://bit.ly/1EsCq4f    

VFW Voice of Democracy - Enter the VFW Voice of Democracy scholarship competition! Write and record an audio essay on the theme: "What are the greatest attributes of our Democracy?" Grand prize is $35,000. Deadline is October 31!


New! Jack Kent Cookie Foundation Scholarship  

Deadline: November 16, 2023

For: High school seniors

Link: https://bit.ly/3frp52w  

HeySunday Annual Eco-Warrior Scholarship

Top Nutrition Coaching First-Gen Futures Quarterly Scholarship

Utah State University - Admissions: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/apply/ 

Scholarships: https://www.usu.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/#index

DEADLINE: December 1, 2023 for Fall 2024

We offer 1, 2 and 4-year scholarships.

Using the above link – find the Nonresident Scholarship index page.  Find the student’s unweighted GPA down the left-hand side, their test scores across the top, where the row and column intersect will give them a number.  If they fall within the sections for an 81 and above, they will receive the corresponding scholarship.

Because we are test optional, if a student would like to qualify for academic scholarships based on GPA and course rigor only, then they will need to fill out a free Comprehensive Scholarship Review (after they have been admitted): https://www.usu.edu/admissions/costs-and-aid/ 


Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF)

Scholarship: Grants of up to 35,000 to supplement financial aid received

Deadline: January 10, 2024


Image America Scholarship 

Deadline: December 31, 2023

For: High school seniors

Link: https://bit.ly/2Wi48iY    


New! Wealth Wise Scholarship  

Deadline: December 31, 2023

For: Undergraduate and graduate students seeking a career in the finance industry

Link: https://bit.ly/2Ot8iQ5      


New! NACE Foundation Scholarship 

Deadline: January 1, 2024

For: Multiple scholarships for current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/1U4LWiT        


New! Love Your Career Scholarship 

Deadline: January 10, 2024

For: Current college students

Link: http://bit.ly/2eZRSv0        


New! The Barry Goldwater Scholarship   

Deadline: January 26, 2024

For: Current college students

Link: https://bit.ly/2AWrtiA        


Citizens Bank of WV Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program

Scholarship: $400,000 in awards including a FULL 4 - year tuition scholarship to Davis & Elkins College

Eligibility: Open to all WV high school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Deadline: November 26

January Scholarship Newsletter - Deadlines between January 31 - February 29, 2024


Hagan Scholarship Foundation

March Scholarship Newsletter - Deadlines through April 12, 2024

The Women in Novelis (WiN) Scholarship - This is for students pursuing a 2- or 4- year degree in STEM, business, safety, or a skilled trade. GPA could be considered but is not a determining factor. Three awards will be given in the amounts of $3,000, $2,000, and $1,000 based on the discretion of the Women in Novelis committee at Novelis Fairmont.

The Albert Yanni Scholarship is now open! Students may apply here! This scholarship provides high-quality career and technical education (CTE) students with an opportunity to pursue advanced education and/or training related to their career aspirations. A one-time scholarship of $2,000.00 will be awarded to students selected by a committee of West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) personnel. 


John and Mildred Peluso Italian-American Scholarship at West Virginia University.


Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant

For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners

Link: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa


Joshua Tuck Scholarship


Columbo F. Bandiera Scholarship


YCF Scholarships


Lockhead Martin Vocational Scholarship


Health Career Scholarship Application

 ** All Mon Health employees and their children are eligible to apply regardless of county of residence

Learner Online Learning Innovator Scholarship

Top Nutrition Coaching Heroes’ Legacy Scholarship

Live it Up’s Quarterly Community Health Ambassador Scholarship for Nursing Students

PTA Scholarship Program

Scholarship: offers several $500 scholarships to graduating seniors.

Deadline: February 1, 2024.      


New! Why Diplomacy & Peacebuilding Matter Scholarship

Deadline: April 1, 2024

For: High school students

Link: http://bit.ly/2t6cbAi            

Prudential Emerging Visionaries - $15,000.00 in awards and an all expense paid trip to Prudential Headquarters in Newark, New Jersey.

WV Alpha Delta Kappa - Maryida Mosby Travel Scholarship

Claire M. Laplante Engineering Scholarship - $50,000 awarded to one WV resident completing high school and attending WVU's Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering. Deadline - February 21, 2024


Deadline: January 10, 2024 for Fall 2024 

NC State Park Scholarships - The Park Scholarships program provides a four-year scholarship to NC State University awarded on the basis of outstanding accomplishments and potential in scholarship, leadership, service and character. 

WV Lions Youth Camps and Exchange Scholarship - all students grades 10-12 can win a $1600.00 scholarship.

Lyceum Scholars Program - Clemson University offers $10,000 scholarships for undergraduates to study the moral, political, and economic foundations of a free society.

Quarterly Mental Health Scholarship for Women