WV Scholarships

Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholarship due December 31, 2026 (Requirements: WV resident, enroll in WV institution after graduation, plan to pursue teaching degree, commit to teaching for five years in a critical need area, FAFSA on file)

Dr. Omega Logan Silva Scholarship due January 9, 2027 (Requirements: >3.0 GPA, involvement in school and community activities, planning to attend a post-secondary institution)

TheDream.US Opportunity Scholarship due January 31, 2027 (Requirements: undocumented or have DACA or TPS status, came to the U.S. before the age of 16, demonstrate significant unmet financial need, >2.5 GPA, intend to enroll at an Opportunity Partner College)

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarship due February 4, 2027 (Requirements: WV resident, high school senior)

Claire M. LaPlante Engineering Scholarship due February 21, 2027 (Requirements: attended all 4 years of high school in WV, documentation of acceptance to WVU & WVU Honors, enroll in the WVU College of Engineering as Track 1, >3.8 GPA, SAT >1400 or ACT >32)

West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship due March 1, 2027 (Requirements: >3.0 GPA, plan to enroll in an engineering, science, or technology program, agree to work full-time in an engineering, science or technology field in West Virginia for one year for each year the scholarship was received)

BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest due March 6, 2027 (Requirements: WV resident, high school senior)

National Federation of the Blind Scholarships due March 31, 2027 (Requirements: be legally blind in both eyes, at least 18 by the beginning of July, will pursue a full-time post-secondary course of study in a degree program at a U.S. institution in fall 2027, able to participate in the entire NFB National Convention)

WVWEA Scholarship due April 12, 2027 (Requirements: resident of WV, high school senior)

Fourth Circuit Civics Contest due June 1, 2027 (Requirements: high school student, WV resident)

WV State Fair Junior Livestock Show Scholarships opens January 2027 (Requirements: participated in the junior livestock show, equine show or 4-H and FFA Youth Exhibit Program within the previous five years, will pursue a vocational trade, associate or bachelor degree)

Perryman Family Foundation Scholarships open February 1, 2027 (Requirements: resident of WV, plan to enroll in a full-time, four-year undergraduate program within the fields of engineering, math, metals, or technology)