December 31 is the Deadline for Applying to the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program! |
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The Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program is a competitive scholarship for current high school seniors and recent high school graduates with a passion for teaching elementary, math, science, or special education and a history of high academic achievement, community service, and active involvement in extracurricular activities while in high school. Recipients will receive up to $10,000 per year for up to four years (up to the cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and other approved educational expenses minus other financial aid). For more information about this program, visit CFWV.com/financial-aid/underwood-smith-teaching-scholars/. |
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College-bound students from all over the state can sign up to receive text messages. The text messages sent to students serve as general college reminders and advice, such as key deadlines, financial aid opportunities and regular check-ins to make sure students are transitioning well into college life. Students attending one of our partner institutions will receive additional messages specific to their college. Additionally, students who opt-in to the service can text at any time to have any of their college questions answered by a college access advisor. Students can sign up by texting "CFWV" to (304) 912-CFWV or by visiting CFWV.com. |
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Scholarships and Financial Aid Programs |
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Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners Link: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa |
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Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Scholarship Deadline: November 12, 2025 For: High school seniors Link: https://bit.ly/3frp52w |
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Equitable Excellence Scholarship Program Deadline: December 18, 2025 For: High school seniors Link: https://bit.ly/4fiaRQc |
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Wealth Wise Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2025 For: Undergraduate and graduate students seeking a career in the finance industry Link: https://bit.ly/2Ot8iQ5 |
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New! Path to Pro Scholarship Deadline: Varies; earliest is December 31, 2025 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/4ePXeHl |
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Hagan Scholarship Deadline: December 31, 2025 For: High school seniors Link: https://bit.ly/4ee4lcl |
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Roger W. Kahn Scholarship Deadline: January 7, 2026 For: High school seniors who plan to enroll in engineering program at a college or university Link: https://bit.ly/48D7pNy |
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Love Your Career Scholarship Deadline: January 10, 2026 For: Current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2eZRSv0 |
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Profile in Courage High School Awards Deadline: January 12, 2026 For: High school students Link: http://bit.ly/3CtdErd |
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Boeing Scholars Program Deadline: January 15, 2026 For: High school seniors seeking a career in the aviation industry Link: http://bit.ly/3YU7VU5 |
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The Barry Goldwater Scholarship Deadline: January 30, 2026 For: Current college students Link: https://bit.ly/2AWrtiA |
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New! Engebretson Foundation Scholarship Deadline: March 1, 2026 For: High school seniors Link: https://bit.ly/3Sdp33W |
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Create a Greeting Card Scholarship Deadline: March 9, 2026 For: High school students and current college students Link: https://bit.ly/2pszvWe |
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New! FCCLA Scholarship Deadline: March 2, 2026 For: High school seniors who are members of the FCCLA Link: https://bit.ly/3NZxbT7 |
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Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2026 For: Students of Scottish descent Link: http://bit.ly/2krDaS5 |
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Rover Scholarship Deadline: May 1, 2026 For: High school seniors, current college students, graduate students Link: https://bit.ly/2keXJDh |
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West Virginia Division of Highways Scholarship Deadline: May 31, 2026 For: College juniors studying engineering, accounting, or a Juris Doctorate degree Link: http://bit.ly/3MF9D4M |
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New! Digital Privacy Scholarship Deadline: June 30, 2026 For: High school seniors and college students Link: http://bit.ly/30zSjaz |
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New! Bachus & Schanker 7th Amendment Scholarship Deadline: July 30, 2026 For: High school seniors and current college students Link: https://bit.ly/2WeZthC |
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The Spirt of Giving Scholarship Deadline: July 31, 2026 For: High school seniors and current college students Link: http://bit.ly/2FCo1Kb |
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New! The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Deadline: Varies For: Multiple scholarships Link: https://bit.ly/2KCJoMX |
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Army ROTC Scholarships Deadline: Varies For: High school seniors Link: https://bit.ly/3KcErra |
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Horatio Alger Association Scholarships Deadline: Varies For: Multiple scholarships for high school students Link: http://bit.ly/2spAclw |
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Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation Scholarships Deadline: Varies For: West Virginia students in Berkeley, Morgan, and Jefferson counties Link: https://bit.ly/2OurEXn |
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SallieMae Plan for College Scholarship Deadline: Monthly For: Current students Link: http://bit.ly/4dP9gRe |
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Courage to Grow Scholarship Deadline: Monthly For: High school juniors and seniors; current college students Link: http://bit.ly/1GkOxRd |
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LA Tutors Scholarship Deadline: Monthly For: High school students, college students Link: https://bit.ly/2nHpSkK |
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Course Hero Scholarship Deadline: Monthly For: Current college students Link: http://bit.ly/28YHUHf |
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West Virginia College and University Financial Aid and Scholarships |
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Colleges and universities offer scholarships and grants in order to attract students to their schools and help students pay for college. This type of financial aid is called institution-based aid. Visit cfwvconnect.com/scholarships to check out financial aid opportunities at colleges and universities across West Virginia, or visit the college or university's website. |
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For more scholarship opportunities, visit CFWV.com. |
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