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Recommendation letter

How do I increase my chances of getting a scholarship? 

What is a letter of recommendation?

How do I submit a transcript for a scholarship application? 

Katherine M. Grosscup Scholarships in Horticulture

Katherine M. Grosscup Scholarships offer up to $3,500 for horticulture students in select states. GPA 3.5+ required.

You’ll need a copy of your grades and courses taken.

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How do I know if I meet the requirements for a scholarship?

How should I prioritize which scholarships to apply to? 

West Virginia PTA Scholarship

West Virginia PTA offers $500 scholarships to public high school seniors with a 2.0 GPA. Apply with a form and recommendations.

Answer some open-ended questions to apply.

Short Responses

What is a scholarship portal?

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation Scholarships 

The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local high school and college students in WV and OH.

This application asks you to provide standardized test scores.

Test scores

You’ll be asked to show your SAI from the FAFSA.

FAFSA SAI confirmation

Community Foundation of Jefferson County Scholarships 

The Community Foundation of Jefferson County offers over $200,000 in scholarships annually for local students, with awards up to $36,350.

What if I don't hear back from a scholarship?

West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship Program

The West Virginia Engineering Science and Technology Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for students in eligible programs, requiring work commitment.

You’ll fill out a special form to apply (usually a PDF).

Application form

Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship

The Jimmy Rane Foundation Scholarship offers $500 to $5,000 for eligible high school students in select states.

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships

The Roothbert Fund Scholarships offer up to $7,000 for students guided by spiritual motives. Apply with essays and recommendations.

You’ll need to submit a headshot as part of your application.

Photo / headshot

Tucker Community Foundation High School Students Scholarships 

Tucker Community Foundation offers up to $8,000 in scholarships for high school seniors in WV and MD. One application for all awards.

Can I use the same essay for multiple scholarship applications?

Opportunity Scholarship for Locked Out Dreamers

The Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $80,000 for DREAMers in locked-out states to attend college. Eligibility includes DACA or TPS.

Can I use the same letter of recommendation for multiple scholarship applications?     

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

The Wicker Scholarship offers $2,000 for licensed radio amateurs in the ARRL Roanoke Division pursuing degrees in electronics or communications.

Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley Scholarships

The Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley offers scholarships to local students based on merit, need, and activities. Apply now!

Beckley Area Foundation Scholarships 

Beckley Area Foundation offers $1,000+ scholarships for local students based on merit, need, or activities. One application for 190 scholarships.

Your Community Foundation of North Central West Virginia Scholarships 

Your Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $5,000 for West Virginia students based on merit, need, or activities.

Community Foundation of the Virginias Scholarships 

The Community Foundation of the Virginias offers over $419,000 in scholarships annually for local students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Nicholas County Community Foundation Scholarships

Nicholas County Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $4,000 for West Virginia students. High chances to win! Apply now.

What is financial need and how do I know if I have it? 

Bill & Shireen Kirk Scholarship Fund

Annual scholarship for undergraduate and graduate students in business, chemistry, engineering, and marketing. $250+ award available.

Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship

The Robert Porterfield Graduate Scholarship offers $2,000 for theatre graduate students from select Southern states. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

The scholarship I'm applying to asks for references. Who should I be putting down?

NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship

The NEWH Washington DC Metropolitan Scholarship offers up to $75,000 for students in hospitality-related majors with a 3.0 GPA.

Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Robert W. Minear, Jr. Memorial Scholarship awards $500 to $4,000 for education students. Requires essay, recommendation, and application.

You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments. 

Resume

The SAWF Scholarship

The SAWF Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for women in STEM or automotive fields with a 2.5 GPA in select Southern states.

Horticulture And Environmental Studies Scholarship

West Virginia residents can apply for a $3,000 scholarship for Horticulture/Environmental studies with a 3.25 GPA.

Barbour County Community Foundation Scholarships

Barbour County Community Foundation offers scholarships for high school seniors. Apply each spring for a chance to win $250+!

Tucker Community Foundation College Students Scholarships

Tucker Community Foundation offers up to $8,000 in scholarships for college students in select WV and MD counties. Apply now!

Hinton Area Foundation Scholarships

Hinton Area Foundation offers $250+ scholarships for Summers County students. Apply now for a chance to win!

Choose West Virginia Practice Program

Eligible students at select West Virginia universities can receive up to $30,000 through the Choose West Virginia Practice Program.

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships 

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation offers scholarships for West Virginia students pursuing post-secondary education. Apply by Feb 15.

David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships

David Womack Memorial LGBT Scholarships offer $1,000 to gay/lesbian undergraduates in Alabama or West Virginia. Apply now!

WMANNCA Graduate Degree Nursing Scholarship

WMANNCA offers $1,500 scholarships for Navy Nurses pursuing graduate degrees in select states. Apply now!

American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship

The American Water Inclusion and Diversity Scholarship offers $10,000 to underrepresented students pursuing STEM or business degrees.

Who should I ask for a letter of recommendation? 

AB HBCU Scholars Program

The AB HBCU Scholars Program offers $5,000 for eligible undergraduate sophomores at select HBCUs. Apply now!

Check the website for additional requirements.

Other

Art Project

Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship Award

The Marian A. Smith Costume Scholarship offers $1,500 for graduate students in costume design from select Southern states.

Jillian Roberts and Matilde Villalobos Millennium Scholarship

The Jillian Roberts and Matilde Villalobos Millennium Scholarship offers $500-$4,000 to Tucker County High School seniors with leadership potential.

What's the difference between an official and unofficial transcript? 

Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship

The Carville M. Akehurst Memorial Scholarship offers $3,000 to students in horticulture or landscape from MD, VA, or WV with a 2.7 GPA.

Doctoral Scholars Program

The SREB-State Doctoral Scholars Program provides a $20,000 stipend for Ph.D. students aiming to become professors in select states.

Allegheny Mountain Section Air & Waste Management Assn. Scholarships

Allegheny Mountain Section offers $2,000 scholarships for undergraduates pursuing environmental careers in select universities.

Allegheny Mountain Section Air & Waste Management Association Scholarships

Allegheny Mountain Section offers $2,000 scholarships for environmental students in PA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Fashion Scholarship Fund’s Case Study Scholarship

The Fashion Scholarship Fund offers $250+ scholarships for fashion students with a 3.20 GPA at FSF member schools.

Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship for Communal Service 

The Hyman P. Moldover Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Jewish graduate students in communal service. Apply now!

Volunteering or being active in your community is a must for this scholarship.

Community Service

Dunkin' Baltimore/Metro DC Regional Scholarship

Dunkin' offers a $2,500 scholarship for students in the Baltimore/Metro DC area with a 3.0 GPA. Apply now!

NIADA Regional Scholarships

NIADA Regional Scholarships offer $250+ for high school seniors in specific US regions pursuing automotive careers. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships – Hampshire

Eastern WV Community Foundation offers scholarships up to $6,000 for Hampshire county students. High chances to win!

FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship

The FFA Agricultural Leadership Program Scholarship offers $2,500 to college students in select AFNR Pathways with a 3.0 GPA.