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

Due April 21, 2025

Mail applications to:

BANK OF MINGO

10 Commerce Drive

Williamson, WV 25661

National Beta Scholarship Opportunity! 

National Beta awards over $300,000 in scholarships each year to 12th grade Beta members. Selection is based on academic excellence, leadership, commendable character, school and community service, and participation in National Beta Club activities.

How does it work?

Beginning November 1, 2024, the scholarship application will open to all 12th grade Beta members at http://scholarship.betaclub.org

Students will need their Member ID and last name to access the application. The process occurs in two phases:

Phase 1: Eligible members must complete their application by 11:59 pm EST, January 16, 2025. All applicants will be notified via email by February 13, 2025, if they have been selected to receive a scholarship. The top 100 semifinalists will move forward to Phase 2.

Phase 2: The top 100 semifinalists must submit additional materials such as essays and letters of recommendation. These materials are due on March 16, 2025, and will be used by our review committee to select the top 5 recipients.

The Award:

Top 5 Recipients: Awards of $20,000, $15,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and $2,500

250 Applicants: Awards of $1,000 each

Checks will be mailed to each recipient the week of May 5, 2025, via USPS Certified Mail. Sponsors of recipients will receive a certificate to present to their recipients.

Important Dates:

Application Open: November 1, 2024

Application Deadline: January 16, 2025

Winners and Semifinalists Announced: February 13, 2025

Top 100 Semifinalist Material Deadline: March 16, 2025

Winners Announced: May 1, 2025

Link to Scholarships: https://www.bbb.org/local/0282/bbbcharitableandeducationalfundinc/life-lessons-essay-scholarship-contest

BBB Life Lessons is a theme-based essay contest that challenges students to reflect on living a life of integrity and ethics. The essays are submitted online and reviewed by a panel of judges. The top six essays are then awarded scholarships ranging from $500 - $2,500.

The BBB Charitable & Educational Fund, Inc. sponsors the contest recognizing outstanding youth that best demonstrates through reflection what living a life with ethics and integrity truly looks like.

Using volunteer judges from the business and education community, the judges evaluate and score the essays and select finalists. The winners are notified and then recognized by receiving a certificate of recognition and scholarship award. 

This year's theme

The theme for the 2025 essay contest is ''AI's impact on core values". The BBB’s 3 essential core values are ethics, integrity, and trust. Students should describe how artificial intelligence (AI) can impact these core values. What responsibilities do you have as a student related to AI? Students should share a positive or negative personal experience describing when AI has impacted these core values.

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

Dear Student of Mingo Central,

We are pleased to announce that our family
will be giving a scholarship to two participants
of the 2025 graduating class $1,000 each to the
college/program of their choice. Our family
would like to give back to our community that
has been so supportive to us all these years. To
enter, please answer all the questions
attached to this letter. Please provide your
response to Marcella Charles-Casto or to our
mailing/email address listed.

Sincerely,
Marlene Dotson, Angela Elkins, Sabrina Dixon,
Chasity Stewart & Michael Dotson

The Engebretson Foundation Scholarship awards high school seniors a one-year $20,000 scholarship. Recipients must plan to attend a four-year college and have a 3.75 GPA. The deadline for applications is March 1, 2025. For more information, please visit http://engebretsonfoundation.org/application.html

Check this one out! Federal Pell Grant

Must complete the FAFSA application to be eligible. 

For: 12th graders; college students; adult learners
Link: https://studentaid.gov/fafsa

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.

Scholarship is attached. 

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/

$1500 - Due April 15, 2025

Deadline: May 16, 2025

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/

Here is the Southern Scholarship Application. The deadline is April 17, 2025.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

If you have any questions, you may email me or get in touch with other financial aid personnel by: 

•             Phone: 304-896-7060

•             Email: financialaid@southernwv.edu

•             SS Connect: https://www.southernwv.edu/ssconnect/

Scholarships - The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (TGKVF) is dedicated to serving students as they pursue higher education and build their future careers. TGKVF manages over 100 scholarship funds for students throughout the entire state of West Virginia. For the 2024-2025 academic year alone, TGKVF provided funding to more than 500 students, totaling over $1.6 million. One of our Pritt Family Scholars shared, “My family and I can focus on my academic, athletic, and social growth without worrying about the financial burdens of attending university.” Stories like these highlight the profound impact of our generous donors and the incredible students they support.

A $2,000 scholarship paid directly to a Mingo Central High School graduating senior’s college/university of choice, who through essay and supporting documentation illustrates patriotism toward the United States and local community, financial need, and dedication to service through academic aspirations.  Essay and supporting documentation are as follows:

• A 1,500-word essay, specifying what the student has done over his or her high school career that exemplified dedication to country and community
  • The essay also needs to specify academic aspirations in the aforementioned service-related areas of study and what the student plans on doing with his or her professional life upon graduation
  • Because Bill overcame adversities in pursuit of his education, applicants would be strongly advised to highlight any adversities faced and/or overcame in pursuit of his or her education
• Three letters of recommendation from teachers, school counselor, and/or school administrators that substantiate the student’s dedication to country and community
• Financial documents illustrating financial need

Stay Up-to-Date on Financial Aid Opportunities by Signing Up for Txt 4 Success

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. 

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. 

West Virginia Soccer Association is excited to be able to offer this scholarship to two high school seniors to assist with the cost of higher education! Deadline to apply is January 15, 2025.

Application is attached.

Deadline: March 14, 2025