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2024-2025 Program Applications
2024-2025 Program Applications
The following program applications are now live as of October 1, 2023, at www.collegeforwv.com.
- HEAPS Workforce (Has been open since July 1, 2023)
- Promise Scholarship
- WV Invests Grant
- WV STEM Scholarship
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BigFuture Scholarships
No essay, no minimum GPA or test score, or citizenship requirements. Just follow the steps for chances to win. The more steps you complete and the earlier you start, the more chances you have to win!
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/pay-for-college/bigfuture-scholarships
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Cameron Impact Scholarship
The Cameron Impact Scholarship is a four-year, full-tuition undergraduate scholarship awarded annually to 10-15 exceptional high school students who have demonstrated excellence in leadership, community service, extracurricular activities, and academics. Applicants must be planning to enroll in a full-time course of study toward a bachelor’s degree at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university for the full academic year following high school graduation, excel in a broad variety of extracurricular activities, demonstrate active participation in community service, and have a minimum GPA of 3.7. Students can receive awards up to $50,000. The deadline for submissions is September 3, 2025. For more information, please visit bryancameroneducationfoundation.org/scholarship
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Child Development Scholarship
The following scholarship opportunities are available.
Child Development Associate (CDA) - 25 slots available
100% tuition and textbook for CDA - coursework is online
$500 in office supplies
$350 barrier reduction stipend
$200 completion stipend
$2000 in Lakeshore Learning Materials
Associate (9 slots available) or Bachelor's Degree (28 slots available) from an Accredited College of University
Tuition: up to $2300 per semester for associate degree. Up to $5500 per semester for bachelor's degree.
Office Supplies: $500 of office supplies provided to participant
Barrier Reduction Stipend: $550 annually
Lakeshore Learning Materials: $2000 in Lakeshore Learning Materials upon completing degree.
Eligibility requirements:
Reside in one of the target counties listed above.
Enrolled or accepted into an accredited college or university
Maintain full-time course load while on scholarship.
Agree to complete the Early Childhood Early Care and Education Empowerment Toolkit - a 12 hour, online professional development course.
Eligible Majors:
Counseling
Early Childhood
Early Childhood Special Education
Early Childhood Studies
Elementary Education
Family Studies
Human Development
Human Services
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education
Occupational Therapy
Physical Education
Physical Therapy
Psychology
Recreational Therapy
Social and Behavioral Sciences: Child and Family Education
Social Work
Special Education
Speech and Language Pathology
Sports and Recreation
These scholarships are funded through June 30, 2029, so it is possible that individuals that enroll now can have their entire college tuition covered over their college career.
I appreciate your willingness to share this information with any graduating high school student that is interested in any of these opportunities.
For questions or to express interest in applying for this opportunity, please email me at brhunter@savechildren.org
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Federal Pell Grant
Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant
Must complete the FAFSA application to be eligible.
For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners
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Financial Aid Timeline for WV Students
Financial Aid Timeline for WV Students
October 1, 2024
The Promise Scholarship application opens for the class of 2025.October 1, 2024
The West Virginia Invests Grant application opens for summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026.
October 1, 2024
The WV STEM Scholarship application opens for fall 2025 and spring 2026.
December 2024
The 2025-2026 FAFSA opens. Any student planning to attend college in the 2025-2026 academic year should file a FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa.
December 31, 2024
The deadline to apply for the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program.
March 1, 2025
The deadline to submit the FAFSA and complete the application to apply for the Promise Scholarship.
March 1, 2025
The deadline to apply for the WV STEM Scholarship.
April 15, 2025
The deadline to submit the FAFSA to apply for the West Virginia Higher Education Grant Program.
April 15, 2025
The priority deadline to apply for the West Virginia Invests Grant Program. Applications accepted after this date.
April 15, 2025
The Nursing Scholarship application becomes available.
June 1, 2025
The deadline to apply for the Nursing Scholarship. -
Harry and Shirley Cline Scholarship
Directions to our scholarship portal and the exact question I’m referring to:
Scholarships - Student Financial Assistance
>Apply for Private Foundation Scholarships
>Marshall University Scholarship Log-In (if admitted)>2025-2026 Marshall University Scholarship Application- Start/Continue Application
>Personal Life Section- last question
>Are you from the watershed of Gilbert Creek in Mingo County, WV? -
Horatio Alger Scholarship Program
The Horatio Alger Scholarship Program assists students who have faced and overcome great obstacles in their lives. The Horatio Alger Association seeks students who have exhibited determination, integrity, and perseverance in overcoming adversity, as well as have critical financial need. Award opportunities include $10,000 state scholarships, national scholarships worth $25,000, and Community and Technical Scholarships worth $2,500. For more information about these scholarship opportunities, please visit scholars.horatioalger.org/scholarships/
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Marshall University Top Scholar Program Application
Marshall University is proud to launch the new Top Scholar Program, an extraordinary initiative designed to recruit and support exceptional students. This innovative program unites the application and selection process of all named scholarships in the Honors College, including the storied Society of Yeager Scholars, the Hedrick Scholars, and the Hodges Scholars, along with other scholarship opportunities.
President Brad D. Smith says it’s a great step forward for Marshall University and the Honors College: "We couldn’t be more proud to launch the Top Scholar Program at Marshall University - an initiative that reflects our ongoing dedication to supporting academic achievement. This new program will streamline the scholarship process for our Honors College and provide unparalleled opportunities for the next generation of leaders, scholars, and innovators.”Dr. Brian Hoey, Dean of the Honors College, shares President Smith’s excitement: “The program not only unites our most distinguished scholarships, but also brings all of our Top Scholars at Marshall under a shared commitment to intellectual curiosity, leadership, and ethical action—core values that have long defined honors education at Marshall.”The application is NOW OPEN. I hope you’ll join us as we spread the word and celebrate the opening of applications for Marshall’s Top Scholar program! The application can be found at www.marshall.edu/yeager AND www.marshall.edu/topscholar. Thank you and GO HERD! -
MyBioSource Scholarship Program
The MyBioSource Scholarship Program offers a total of $12,000 in scholarships to students. Three types of scholarships are available including scholarships for S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majors, other majors, and students with disabilities. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students can apply. The deadline to submit applications is June 30, 2025. For more information, please visit http://mybiosource.com/scholarship/
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West Virginia Scholarships on CFWV
West Virginia College and University Financial Aid and Scholarships
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.
