Scholarship list and financial aid updates for WV students

Scholarship List & Financial Aid Updates

There's Still Time to Complete the FAFSA and Apply for the West Virginia Invests Grant!

There is still time for students to apply and be considered for the West Virginia Invests Grant. While we are past the priority deadline, we still encourage students to apply as soon as possible by filling out the FAFSA and the West Virginia Invests Grant application. 

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, West Virginia Invests is designed to help more West Virginians like you earn the credentials you need to land a rewarding career right here at home. To learn more, visit www.collegeforwv.com/programs/invest-grant/

Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs

CFWV has a database of thousands of scholarships and financial aid programs from organizations across the nation! We post several opportunities each week on Facebook and Twitter. Below are a few programs we've shared lately.
Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant
For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners
Link
: http://www.fafsa.gov
West Virginia Division of Highways Scholarship
Deadline: May 31, 2022
For: College juniors studying engineering, accounting, or a Juris Doctorate degree
Link: http://bit.ly/2AKLZiN
New! Feldco Scholarship
Deadline: June 18, 2022
For: High school seniors, current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/2pgUHAw
New! Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For: Current college students
Link: https://bit.ly/30FseH8
OppU Achievers Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For: High school students, undergraduate and graduate students
Link: http://bit.ly/2OpMuoA
New! Digital Privacy Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For: High school seniors, college students
Link: http://bit.ly/30zSjaz
New! Path to Pro Scholarship
Deadline: Varies; earliest is June 30, 2022
For: High school seniors or graduates who plan to enroll in an approved trade-related program with focus on carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing or construction management
Link: https://bit.ly/3yyT3Oe
Delete Cyberbullying Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For: High school seniors; current college students; graduate students
Link: http://bit.ly/1EbydxO
AfterCollege Scholarship
Deadline: June 30, 2022
For: Multiple scholarships for college students
Link: http://bit.ly/1L7oZGZ
Altec Design Scholarship
Deadline: July 15, 2022
For: Students enrolled in an accredited institution for Fall 2022
Link: http://bit.ly/2stVwXb
New! Novus Biologicals Scholarship
Deadline: July 20, 2022
For: High school seniors and current college students planning to study or currently studying a science field
Link: http://bit.ly/2eTLOsU
New! Bachus & Schanker 7th Amendment Scholarship
Deadline: July 30, 2022
For: High school seniors and current college students 
Link: https://bit.ly/2WeZthC
The Spirit of Giving Scholarship
Deadline: July 31, 2022
For: High school seniors and current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/2FCo1Kb
Driver Education Initiative Scholarship
Deadline: Varies; earliest is August 1, 2022
For: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors; college freshman
Link: https://bit.ly/2OkFbz0
Clubs of America Scholarship Program
Deadline: August 31, 2022
For: Current college students
Link: https://bit.ly/2AYulf1
Environmental Awareness Scholarship Essay
Deadline: September 1, 2022
For: High school students and college students
Link: http://bit.ly/34iQ65B
New! Love Your Career Scholarship
Deadline: September 10, 2022
For: Current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/2eZRSv0
New! Be the Boss Scholarship
Deadline: September 15, 2022
For: Female high school students and current college students who want to start their own online business
Link: http://bit.ly/3iNwzhk
New! We the Future Scholarship
Deadline: September 17, 2022
For: High school students and college students
Link: https://bit.ly/307nNTH
New! Niche Scholarship
Deadline: September 20, 2022
For: High school seniors and current college students
Link: https://bit.ly/2WLz8Hi
NSHSS Diversity Scholarship 
Deadline: October 31, 2022
For: High school juniors and seniors
Link: https://bit.ly/2ZrXOaw
New! Voice of Democracy Scholarship
Deadline: October 31, 2022
For: High school juniors and seniors
Link: https://bit.ly/2T16pxm
New! American Bullion Scholarship 
Deadline: October 31, 2022
For: Current college students
Link: http://bit.ly/2qo43ZJ
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
New! 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
For more scholarship opportunities, visit CFWV.com. The site houses scholarship search tools to help you find scholarship programs across the nation!
Financial Aid Timeline for WV Students
June 1, 2022
The deadline to apply for the Nursing Scholarship.

 
July 1, 2022
The HEAPS Workforce application opens.
 
July 15, 2022
The
Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars application opens.
Note: We provide links to outside scholarship programs to help our students connect with resources to pay for postsecondary education. However, inclusion in this newsletter does not represent an endorsement of any outside organization, program, or cause.
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