Resources

A non-repayable scholarship up to $12,000 and/or transportation supportive services up to $100/week. For more information, call 1-800-252-5627 or visit their webiste.

$1,000 scholarship for WV residents who have spent time in foster care or as a ward of the state. Must be enrolled full-time in a two-year or four-year postsecondary degree program. (Harrison, Marion, Mon, Preston & Taylor counties)

Undergraduate scholarship. Applicant must be a senior in a WV high school and have a 2.0 minimum GPA.

Undergraduate scholarship. Applicant must be pursuing live entertainment (live event operations, music engineering, customer service, music business managemetn, hospitality, etc.) Applicant must have experienced homelessness or been in foster care after age 16.

Undergraduate scholarship. Applicant needs the nomination/recommendation of a teacher, counselor, caseworker, or any other unrelated adult who can speak to the applicant's character, commitment to their academic/creative interst, participation in social justice/community, and the tremendous odds the applicant has overcome. Must be a current high school senior.

Scholarship for full-time students in career or tech program at an accredited, nonprofit institution, who've demonstrated perserverance in overcome adversity. Call 844-422-4200 or visit their website for more information.

Undergradate scholarship of $500. Applicant must be a domestic or internatinoal adoptee.

Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student (HEAPS) Grant Program is to encourage and enable West Virginia students who demonstrate financial need to continue their education on a part-time basis at undergraduate institutions of higher education.

Participation in a college readiness program in grades 11&12 for those who plan for full time enrollment in pursuit of a bachelors degree. Eligibility is income-based. Call 800-294-2039 or visit their website for more information.

Website to receive financial aid from the state of West Virginia for college. There are resources available to also find all of the state-sponsored financial aid programs that are available. Call 877-987-7664 or visit their website for more information.

The Bridge of Hope Scholarship Fund provides an opportunity for persons in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder to pursue a postsecondary or vocational education.

The West Virginia Community & Technical College System (CTCS) coordinates community and technical colleges statewide, partnering with businesses to meet workforce needs and ensuring a meaningful education for students.

Undergradate scholarship up to $10,000/year. Applicant must be adopted or exited foster care at age 13 or later. Applicant must be 20 years old or younger and be an incoming freshman.

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Undergradate scholarship up to $1000. Applicant must plan to attend a 4 year college. Applicant must have been adopted or in foster care.

West Virginia State University provides an opportunity for students to participate in a paid internship program which allows for career exploration and development, and to learn new skills. The purpose of this program is to provide students with meaningful work experience and increase their job opportunities upon graduation. Call (304) 766-3250 or visit their website for more information.

Offers free 1-to-1 live tutoring from 10 am - 10 pm plus access to test prep, and job search assistance. This resource is for students at all levels and job seekers.

Provide adults with the opportunity to acquire and improve functional skills necessary to enhance the quality of their lives as workers, family members, and citizens. Allows adults to filter through the map of West Virginia to help find classes/courses nearest them.

Multi-campus institution that focuses on fast-track career training.

West Virginia Northern Community College is a public college with its main campus in Wheeling, WV.