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
$0.00 Richard D. & M. Alison Wolford Perseverance Scholarship
Award – Non-traditional Students Full-time undergraduate student In...
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$0.00 Student Life Scholarship
Must be U.S. citizen. Must have 2.0 GPA or greater.
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Varies A. Dayton Carpenter Scholarship
1. Undergraduate student in good academic standing with the University...
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Varies AKA-HBCU Endowed Scholarship
Established by Alpha Kappa Alpha Educational Advancement Foundation,...
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Varies Alpha Zeta Centennial Scholarship
The Alpha Zeta Centennial Scholarship was established by the Alpha Zeta...
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Varies Ann Brothers Smith Educator Award Scholarship
1. This award is available every two (2) years. 2. The award should be...
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Varies Beta Beta Omega Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Recipient must be an undergraduate female, have a minimum cumulative GPA...
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Varies Bob Thompson/John Davidson Vash Na Ha Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate a. is an undergraduate, full-time...
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Varies Class of 1963
Recommended by the Class of 1963.
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Varies Community & Technical College Scholarship Fund
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Varies Commuter Student Scholarship
Awards will be made to students from Kawha or Putnam County who are...
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Varies Cybersecurity Scholarship
Preference to students with financial need and are from WV. Students...
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Varies David Scott Thaxton Memorial Scholarship
An undergraduate, full-time student seeking a degree in one of the...
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Varies Deborah Lee Carper Nursing Scholarship
1. Full time undergraduate student in good academic standing who is...
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Varies DEI Scholarship
Awards will be for students who make a commitment to working on issues...
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Varies Dr. George Keller Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate is an undergraduate and a U.S. Citizen. 2....
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Varies Dr. George Oliver Curme Jr. Endowed Scholarship
1. The preferred candidate: a) is an undergraduate, full-time student...
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Varies Dr. Ida F. Kramer Graduate - Title III
The preferred candidate must be a full-time student seeking a degree in...
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Varies Dr. James E. Brimhall Scholarship
Established by friend. Recipient major must be Chemistry....
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Varies Dr. Katherine Coleman Johnson Endowed Scholarship
The Johnson Scholars will be chosen based on financial need, academic...
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Varies Dr. Lateef Y. and Dr. S. Y. Aranmolate Saffore Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate is an undergraduate or graduate, full or...
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Varies E. Cain and C. Jones Educational Scholarship
Recipient must be a member of Alpha Delta Chapter, Delta Sigma Theta...
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Varies Earl F. Lloyd Scholarship
Recipient must be recommended by Men’s Basketball Coach. Goes to a male...
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Varies Ernestine H. Brown Endowed Scholarship
Recipient must be from McDowell County, WV and be a business major.
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Varies Freshwater Family Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate: a. an undergraduate, full-time student b. in...
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Varies George Cunningham Future Educator Award
The Donor desires that the preferred candidates (a.) are undergraduate...
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Varies Geraldine Lewis Endowed Book Scholarship
Preferred candidate(s) will be a full-time undergraduate student....
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Varies Gilmer Lipscomb Dickerson Expendable Scholarship
Criteria to be established by Dr. Dickerson and family (Pat Schumann)...
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Varies Gilmer Lipscomb Dickerson Title III Scholarship
Criteria to be established by Dr. Dickerson and family (Per Pat...
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Varies Helen M. & Russell E. Allen - Title III
The preferred candidate is a full-time student with financial need and...
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Varies Hilda Tyree Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate is a full-time undergraduate student majoring in...
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Varies James T. Johnson Scholarship
Each scholarship recipient shall have at least a 2.5 GPA or score better...
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Varies James W. Hawkins, Jr. & Ethel B. Hawkins
Out of State Urban Area Students: Washington, DC; Detroit; Cleveland;...
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Varies Jo Grace Coker Endowed Scholarship
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Varies Joey Oden Memorial Scholarship
Full-time undergraduate student with a 2.5 or better GPA
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Varies Judge Damon Keith Endowed Scholars
Established by Judge Damon Keith. Out of State Student. Only students...
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varies Judge Donald L. Graham Endowed Scholarship
Fund is to provide scholarship support for out-of-state students...
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Varies Katie Kidd Brewer Memorial Scholarship
The preferred candidate is an undergraduate full-time student seeking a...
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Varies Lt. Col. (Ret) Acie & Louise M. McGhee Expendable Scholarship
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Varies Mary McGhee Hairston - Title III Scholarship
Recipient must be a full-time student pursuing a baccalaureate degree,...
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Varies McGee Foundation Scholarship
Established by the McGee Foundation. Award scholarships to students with...
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Varies Miles C. Cary Scholarship
Established by family and friends in memory of Judge Miles C. Cary. ...
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Varies Music Scholarship
Recipient must be recommended by the Music Department.
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Varies Nellie Walker Scholarship
Established by family and friends. Full-time student 2.5 GPA or...
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Varies NU Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarship
Applicants must: 1. Be a female student 2. Be classified as a...
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Varies Opal Carter Far West Region Scholarship
1. Award will be based on need. 2. Student must be a sophomore or...
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Varies Partners Endowed Scholarship
Small endowed scholarships, totaling less than $10,000, combined into...
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Varies Presidential Endowed Scholarship
Recipient must be approved by the President of West Virginia State...
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Varies Reserve Oil & Gas Endowed Scholarship
The preferred candidate is: a. an undergraduate, full-time student ...
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Varies Saffore Research Scholarship - Expendable
Recommendations accepted from Dr. Saffore. First preference recipient...
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