State guide
5 scholarships on this site are limited to West Virginia residents, schools or employers, and the next one to close is Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships on Feb 3, 2027. West Virginia students can also apply to all 138 open national scholarships.
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State aid: West Virginia offers West Virginia Higher Education Grant (Up to $3,400 per year – 2026–27), run by WV Higher Education Policy Commission. Federal Pell Grants stack on top.
Registered apprenticeships in West Virginia are handled by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship — West Virginia office (the federal Office of Apprenticeship).
The IRS lists 10 community foundations in West Virginia with at least $1 million in assets; the largest is Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation in Charleston. Many run local scholarships with one shared application. For hands-on careers, 42 accredited trade programs in West Virginia appear in federal College Scorecard data.
West Virginia students applying to TGKVF's scholarship funds; one application, each fund has its own criteria (including trade/vocational funds).
High school seniors no older than 20 on Aug 1, 2027, living in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NE, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV or DC; financial need is a major factor.
West Virginia high school seniors with a 3.0+ GPA and minimum ACT/SAT scores who will study to teach math, science, elementary or special education and agree to teach in a WV public school critical-need area for five years (or repay).
West Virginia residents with at least a 3.0 high school GPA who meet the ACT/SAT minimums and attend an eligible West Virginia college.
West Virginia residents (12+ months) who are degree-seeking undergraduates in an eligible STEM program, show financial need, and agree to work full-time in a qualifying STEM field in WV one year per year of funding (health care does not count). Repayable if the work requirement isn't met.
Up to $3,400 per year (2026–27)
West Virginia residents with financial need at eligible WV institutions.
April 15 (FAFSA deadline).
Official pageWest Virginia grants: how to apply and deadlines →
Registered by the U.S. Department of Labor Office of Apprenticeship. Paid, on-the-job training with a credential at the end.
Search openings on Apprenticeship.gov Full West Virginia apprenticeship guide →
All 10 West Virginia community foundations →
Looking at trade school? Compare 42 accredited trade programs in West Virginia.
Yes. 5 on this site are limited to West Virginia, and the next deadline is Feb 3, 2027 (Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships).
West Virginia Higher Education Grant. Most use the FAFSA, so file it early.
Yes. All 138 open national scholarships accept students from West Virginia unless their own rules say otherwise.