West Virginia is known as the “Mountain State” because it is the one state that is completely within the Appalachian Mountain Range. West Virginia scholarships can help make your climb to financial success a reality–unlike educational loans, the scholarships listed here never need to be paid back!

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• Top West Virginia Scholarships
• Resources for West Virginia Students
• Summary of Scholarships
• Upcoming Scholarships

Top West Virginia scholarships in 2021

Refer to the list below to find the best West Virginia scholarships for you!

James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Scholarship

• Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, 3.0 GPA, major in technology, engineering, math, or metals. 
• Amount: Up to 97% tuition 
• Deadline: March 30, 2021

 West Virginia Invests Grant

• Eligibility: Legal residents of West Virginia for a minimum of one year immediately before applying. Must be enrolled in college at least half-time
• Amount: Full cost of tuition and fees
• Deadline: Rolling

West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program

• Eligibility: West Virginia high school graduates with financial need who are working towards their first undergraduate degree
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: April 15, 2021

West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Students enrolled at least half-time in an accredited West Virginia nursing program and in good academic standing
• Amount: Up to $15,000 per year
• Deadline: June 1, 2021

Korean American Scholarship Foundation – Eastern Regional Chapter 

• Eligibility: High school, undergraduate, and graduate students of Korean heritage with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Must have financial need and live in the Eastern region states (Delaware, District of Columbia, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia).
• Amount: Up to $15,000 per year
• Deadline: June 30, 2021

Resources for West Virginia students

West Virginia University Merit Scholarships

In-state and out-of-state West Virginia students who attend one of the four WVU campuses (located in Morgantown, Beckley, or Keyser, and are eligible for up to $16,000 per year in merit scholarships. Applicants are automatically considered when applying to WVU.

FAFSA Guide

On October 1st of every year, the FAFSA opens. In West Virginia, the deadline is April 15, 2021. Keep in mind that for the WV Higher Education Grant Program and WV Invests Grant consideration, you must apply before that deadline.

Summary of West Virginia Scholarships

1. James T. and Rose M. Perryman Family Foundation Scholarship
2. West Virginia Invests Grant
3. West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program
4. West Virginia Nursing Scholarship Program
5. Korean American Scholarship Foundation – Eastern Regional Chapter 

Upcoming scholarships

West Virginia Health Sciences Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: Fourth year medical students
• Amount: Ranging from $10,000 to $20,000
• Deadline: October 15, 2020

Choose West Virginia Practice Program

• Eligibility: West Virginian medical students at certain West Virginia Institutions
• Amount: Tuition Waiver
• Deadline: November 1, 2020

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

• Eligibility: Complete online financial form, including Federal Income Tax Returns
• Amount: Varies
• Deadline: February 15, 2021

West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship Program

• Eligibility: 3.0 GPA. Enrolled or accepted in an engineering, science, or technology program leading to a certificate or an associate or bachelor’s degree at an eligible institution
• Amount: Up to $3,000 per year
• Deadline: March 1, 2021

West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship

• Eligibility: Eligible high school seniors who maintain a 2.75 GPA the first year and a 3.0 GPA in subsequent years
• Amount: Up to $4,750 
• Deadline: March 1, 2021