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The state saying for West Virginia may be, “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” But, after looking at the price of college tuition, it may be hard to believe. Luckily, there are plenty of college scholarships for West Virginia residents to help make this saying hold true. If you don’t currently live in West Virginia, but plan to attend one of its schools such as Marshall University, West Virginia University (WVU), West Virginia State University (WVSU), Mountain State University (MSU), or University of Charleston, you may also have the chance to go to school for free with these scholarships. Don’t miss your opportunity! Check out this directory of scholarships for students in West Virginia, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

West Virginia Scholarships 2025 List

West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship Program

This award is available for U.S. students who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the fields of engineering, science, or technology and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Priority is given to West Virginia residents.
Award Amount

Total:  $489,125

Awards:  175

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship

This award is available for West Virginia high school seniors who are planning to attend an eligible West Virginia public or private college or university. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and have a composite ACT score of 22 or higher or a combined SAT score of 1020 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $47,159,164

Awards:  10036

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

SWE Judy Simmons Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is open to female undergraduate and graduate students who are members of SWE and majoring in engineering or computer science. Students must attend a college/university with an active SWE chapter in the Region G area.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

Katharine M. Grosscup Scholarship

Applicants must be sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students majoring in horticulture or a related field with a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must reside in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia.
Award Amount

Total:  $283,500

Awards:  9

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship is for a licensed radio amateur with a general class or higher license who is a resident of and attends college in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia). The student must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 31

David Womack Memorial West Virginia LGBT Scholarship

IanThom Foundation offers a $1,000 scholarship available to any gay or lesbian undergraduate student who is a resident of West Virginia.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  December 15

Pauline Haddad Bsharah Scholarship Fund

This award is available for U.S. high school seniors or undergraduate students who are residents of West Virginia and are a graduating senior or a graduate of Sherman High School or Marsh Fork High School in West Virginia. Students must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher and an ACT score of 20 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 15

Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship

The Chaffin Luhana Anti-Distracted Driving Scholarship is an essay contest open to currently enrolled U.S. students who are 25 years of age or younger. Applicants must submit an original essay offering a unique and practical perspectives on the dangers posed by distracted drivers.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  July 31

West Virginia Endowment Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international undergraduate and graduate students who are residents of West Virginia. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $750

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 01

Horatio Alger West Virginia Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors in West Virginia who have unmet financial need and a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $60,000

Awards:  6

Deadline

Deadline:  October 25