EWVCF Scholarships

EWVCF Scholarships

Funder: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

Geographic Scope: Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties, West Virginia

Focus Areas: Higher education; support for high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education

Program Details:

Dozens of scholarships available ranging from a few hundred dollars to $5,000

Annual awards of $80,000 - $100,000+

Scholarships presented at annual Scholars & Donors Reception (typically in May)

Multiple endowed scholarship funds with varying criteria and eligibility requirements

Eligible Applicants:

High school seniors graduating from Jefferson, Berkeley, and Morgan Counties

Students pursuing higher education at:

- Universities
- Colleges
- Technical institutes
- Community colleges
- Other accredited higher education institutions

What They Fund:

Educational expenses for post-secondary education

Application Process:

Online submission through eGrant system

Applicants can apply for up to 5 EWVCF scholarships

Interviews scheduled for selected applicants in early spring

Award announcements in April-May

Contact Information:

Phone: 304-264-0353

Scholarship Coordinator: Amy Pancake

Website: www.EWVCF.org

Note: Specific scholarship amounts, names, and individual eligibility criteria require review of the complete scholarship list and criteria document.

Application Process

Submission Platform:

Online applications through eGrant system

Key Steps:
1. Review complete list of scholarships, criteria, and eligibility requirements
2. Identify appropriate scholarships to apply for (up to 5 scholarships per applicant)
3. Submit online application through eGrant
4. Selected applicants will be scheduled for interviews in early spring
5. Award decisions made in April-May
6. Invited scholarship recipients attend Scholars & Donors Reception in May

Application Timeline:

Applications accepted with specific deadline each year (historical deadline: March 1)

Interviews: Early spring

Notifications: Mid to late April

Reception: May

Required Materials:

Online application form (submitted through eGrant)

Information demonstrating eligibility for specific scholarships

Academic and personal achievement information

Note: Detailed narrative questions and comprehensive application requirements are available in the scholarship criteria document downloadable from the website.