West Virginia scholarships and state aid
These are restricted to West Virginia residents specifically. It's the kind of local award that's easy to miss because it's never on the big national scholarship sites.
Most scholarships on this site have no state restriction at all, so it's worth also browsing the full list regardless of where you live. Know of a local West Virginia scholarship, through a school, Rotary club, or church, that isn't listed here? Let us know.
Open scholarships for West Virginia residents (1)
- West Virginia PROMISE ScholarshipUp to $5,500
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
West Virginia grads with a 3.0+ GPA and either a 21+ ACT composite (at least 19 on each section) or a 1080+ SAT can get up to $5,500 a year toward a full-time associate's or bachelor's program in-state. You'll need to file FAFSA by March 1.
FAFSA due by Mar 1 each yearLast verified Sep 28, 2026