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The state saying for West Virginia may be, “Mountaineers Are Always Free.” But, after looking at the price of college tuition, it may be hard to believe. Luckily, there are plenty of college scholarships for West Virginia residents to help make this saying hold true. If you don’t currently live in West Virginia, but plan to attend one of its schools such as Marshall University, West Virginia University (WVU), West Virginia State University (WVSU), Mountain State University (MSU), or University of Charleston, you may also have the chance to go to school for free with these scholarships. Don’t miss your opportunity! Check out this directory of scholarships for students in West Virginia, and apply online today! For even more scholarships, fill out a free ScholarshipExperts profile to discover your personalized list of possible awards.

L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship

The L. Phil and Alice J. Wicker Scholarship is for a licensed radio amateur with a general class or higher license who is a resident of and attends college in the ARRL Roanoke Division (North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia). The student must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree or higher in electronics, communications, or related fields.
Award Amount

Total: $500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: December 31

Albert H. Hix, W8AH, Memorial Scholarship

This award is open to international and U.S. licensed radio amateurs (general class or higher) who are residents of and attending school in West Virginia. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: December 31

West Virginia Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship Program

This award is available for U.S. students who plan to pursue an undergraduate degree in the fields of engineering, science, or technology and have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Priority is given to West Virginia residents.
Award Amount

Total: $2795

Awards: 175

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

Horatio Alger West Virginia Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors in West Virginia who have unmet financial need and a grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $10000

Awards: 6

Deadline

Deadline: October 25

Nancy Penn Lyons Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available to Georgia high school seniors with demonstrated financial need who have been accepted for enrollment at selective private or out-of-state institutions (students attending public Georgia institutions ineligible). Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and an SAT score of 1000 or higher or an ACT score of 22 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $20000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: January 22

American Electric Power Scholarship

U.S. college sophomores or juniors enrolled in an mechanical engineering or related program are eligible for this award. Preference will be given to students who are interested in power engineering and/or who reside or attend school in the American Electric Power service area of Arkansas, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
Award Amount

Total: $4000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 18

MathWorks Math Modeling (M3) Challenge

This award is for U.S. high school juniors and seniors who participate in a mathematical modeling challenge as part of a school-based group.
Award Amount

Total: $20000

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: February 21

Lewis-Clark State College Presidential Out-of-State Scholarship

High school seniors and transfer students who are not residents of Idaho and are planning to enroll at Lewis-Clark State College for the first time are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must plan to enroll full time.
Award Amount

Total: $20238

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship

This award is available for West Virginia high school seniors who are planning to attend an eligible West Virginia public or private college or university. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and have a composite ACT score of 22 or higher or a combined SAT score of 1020 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $4699

Awards: 10036

Deadline

Deadline: March 01

NFMC/Irma Carey Wilson Music Therapy Award

This award is available for currently enrolled U.S. college sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Students must be pursuing a degree in music therapy or interning for music therapy, and must attend a school accredited by the American Music Therapy Association.
Award Amount

Total: $500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: March 01