All Opportunities

Welcome to the Scholarship Opportunities Homepage. Below are a few key steps to take to ensure a seamless scholarship award process.

  • In-state/Out-of-state students must complete your FAFSA and Financial Aid requirements before being eligible for a WVSU Foundation Scholarship.
  • Submit your WVSU Foundation Scholarship application by October 26, 2023 to be considered for 2023/24 full year or fall 2023 scholarships. Must submit your application by January 19, 2024 to be considered for spring 2024 scholarships.
  • Complete all questions on your WVSU Foundation Scholarship.
  • Check your MyState emails weekly for possible updates, offers or further instructions. Students are OFFERED their scholarship AWARD by their MyState email. You must accept and submit a thank you to complete your award process.
  • Please complete the acceptance and post-acceptance steps for any scholarship awards offered in order to receive scholarship(s)
  • Foundation scholarships can take up to 4 weeks to award from completion of post- acceptance process by student.
  • Foundation Scholarships may be adjusted, removed or added at the discretion of the scholarship committee according to student need and/or required criteria being fulfilled.
  • Students risks loss of scholarship offer or acceptance if FAFSA, Financial Aid requirements and/or any other criteria not met is not completed within 30 days of offer or by October 26 for any full year or fall awards and January 19 for any spring awards.

Below you will find a listing of scholarships available to students with brief information about the scholarship qualifications. To apply to scholarships which require an application, you must first sign in with the same user name and password you use to access the campus login portal. You will then have the opportunity to complete a general application and, if applicable, also apply for specific scholarships.

Opportunities Table
Award Name Actions
Varies A. Dayton Carpenter Scholarship
1. Undergraduate student in good academic standing with the University...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies A. J. & P. W Mullins Art Scholarship
Student must be pursuing a degree in art. Recommended by a professor in...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Adolph P. Hamblin Scholarship
Recipient must be majoring in the natural sciences, with a preference to...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies AKA-HBCU Endowed Scholarship
Established by Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation,...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Allan L. McVey/West Virginia Emulation Endowment
Will assist needy and deserving West Virginia students who demonstrate...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Alpha Iota Lambda
Recommended by Alpha Iota Lambda Fraternity. Must have GPA of 2.0 or...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Alpha Zeta Centennial Scholarship
The Alpha Zeta Centennial Scholarship was established by the Alpha Zeta...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Ann B. Smith Future Educator Scholarship
1. The award should be given to an out-of-state sophomore student who...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Ann Brothers Smith Educator Award Scholarship
1. This award is available every two (2) years. 2. The award should be...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Anna Harpold Endowed Scholarship
Residents of Jackson County will be given special consideration, but...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Atlanta Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Selection of the recipients made by the Atlanta Chapter. Established by...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Basudeb DasSarma Endowed Scholarship
The purpose of the award is for a summer research project by a chemistry...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Beta Beta Omega Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Recipient must be a female, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Beta Beta Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Recipient must be a female, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Bob Thompson/John Davidson Vash Na Ha Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate a. is an undergraduate, full-time...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Campbell C. Sellers Scholarship
Candidate must be enrolled in a degree program. Recipient need not be...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Cassie’s Helping Hand Scholarship
The preferred candidate is a freshman undergraduate, full-time student...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Catherine L. Whittington Scholarship
First preference to students from Dunbar, WV. Award will be based on...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Cedric DuBois Lee
Recommended by Mrs.Roberta Lee. Must be from Delaware, Pennsylvania or...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Central Area of the Links Endowed Scholarship
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need and a 3.0 GPA from...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Charles H. James II Scholarship
Recipient must be a business major, demonstrate financial need, and have...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Charlotte Ginestra Accounting Scholarship
The preferred candidate is an undergraduate, full-time student seeking a...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Chicago Chapter WVSU Alumni Association Scholarship
Established by the Chicago Chapter WVSU Alumni Association. The award...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Class of 1949 in memory of Charles King Price
Established by the Class of 1949 and the family & friends of Charles K....
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Class of 1951-Endowment Legacy Scholarship
Preference to a descendant of a 1951 graduate. GPA must be 2.0 or greater.
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Class of 1964 Scholarship – Presidential Scholarships
The preferred candidate: a. is an undergraduate, full-time student...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Class of 1966
Students from urban areas.
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Classified Staff Council Scholarship
Recipients recommended by the Chairperson of Classified Staff Council....
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Cleveland Alumni Chapter Scholarship
Established by the Cleveland Alumni Chapter. The fund supports Cleveland...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Community & Technical College Scholarship Fund
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Commuter Student Scholarship
Awards will be made to students from Kawha or Putnam County who are...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Cybersecurity Scholarship
Preference to students with financial need and are from WV. Students...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies David Scott Thaxton Memorial Scholarship
An undergraduate, full-time student seeking a degree in one of the...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Deborah Lee Carper Nursing Scholarship
1. Full time undergraduate student in good academic standing who is...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies DEI Scholarship
Awards will be for students who make a commitment to working on issues...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Detroit Chapter WVSU Alumni Association Scholarship
Established by the Detroit Chapter WVSU Alumni Association. The award...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Doris W. & Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Walter F. Johnson, III Scholarship
All undergraduate students, recognized merit or talent, or acknowledged...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. George Keller Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate is an undergraduate and a U.S. Citizen. 2....
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. George Oliver Curme Jr. Endowed Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate: a) is an undergraduate, full-time student...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Hazo W. Carter, Jr. Legacy Scholarship
Award is available to any full-time (12 credit hours or more) student...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Herta H. Jogland Endowed Scholarship
Established by Mr. W. Marshall Petty in memory of Dr. Jogland. ...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Ida F. Kramer Graduate - Title III
The preferred candidate must be a full-time student seeking a degree in...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Ida F. Kramer Graduate Fund
The preferred candidate must be a full-time student seeking a degree in...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. James E. Brimhall Scholarship
Established by friend. Recipient major must be Chemistry....
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Katherine Coleman Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Johnson Scholars will be chosen based on financial need, academic...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Lateef Y. and Dr. S. Y. Aranmolate Saffore Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate is an undergraduate or graduate, full or...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Margaret Anne Cyrus Mills Scholarship
Recipient must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need....
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. R. Charles Byers Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate is an undergraduate, full time student in the...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Sophia P. Nelson
Recipient must be an English major. Recommended by the English...
Deadline02/20/2024
Varies Dr. Vincent E. & Mrs. Frances B. Reed Scholarship
Established by Dr. Vincent E. & Mrs. Frances B. Reed. Recipient must be...
Deadline02/20/2024