Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000 per award; $80,000 - $100,000+ awarded annually

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

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.

    How to Apply

    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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    education

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