Scholarships
For all scholarships please include the following: 7th semester transcript, copy of college or program acceptance letter, Student Aid Report (SAR) from your completed FAFSA (some will ASK for your FAFSA form, as well), a resume of activities and achievements from school and community, and reference letters where needed. It is recommended that applications be typed. If not, print clearly and use blue or black ink. Many applications are available online now. Be sure to check. Scholarship forms will not be accepted if they are late.
Albert R. Leatherman Memorial Scholarship
Top 50% of class
Pursuing education past high school
Chosen on merits of application, financial need is not a factor
Up to $500 (variable)
Due March 31
American Association of University Women Scholarship
Female student planning to pursue 4 year degree
GPA, class rank, school community activities
Due May 15
Americorp Summer Service Programs
No GPA needed
Up to $500 awards
Community service program
Go to www.americorps.gov to apply
American Legion Scholarship
4 year degree
Selection based upon GPA, class rank, school and community activities, and essay
Must be a descendant of a veteran
Up to $1000
Due March 31
Bean Settlement Ruritan Club Scholarship
Trade school, technical school, or college
2 or 4 year degree
2.5 GPA
Community service, student in good standing, excellent character
Financial need
Recommendation from principal or vocational director
Essay
Up to $500
Due May 1
Boxwell-Churchill Memorial Scholarship
Financial need
Good citizenship
3.0 GPA
Major: accounting, computer science, political science, business administration, economics, psychology, civil engineering, education, or social science
Due February 10
“Bub” Riggleman From the Heart Scholarship
Must be a softball player, athlete, or band member
Must attend Shepherd University
Variable amount
Active in community service
Essay required
Monies released after second week of September each year
Due May 15
Capon Valley Bank Scholarship
Minimum GPA 2.5
Financial need
Up to $1000
Due May 1
Clayton Memorial Scholarship
4 year
2.5 GPA
Good community and school citizenship, good moral character
Variable amount
Due March 31
CITE Verizon Scholarship
For African-American students
Must have a 3.0 GPA
Business-related major
Cannot be related to or reside with a Verizon employee
Must be postmarked by March 24
E. A. Hawse Health Center Scholarship
Must pursue a career in the medical field
Essay
Up to $1000
Due April 15
Foundation for Rural Service-Hardy Telecommunications
Must receive services from Hardy Telecommunications
Must be accepted to a 2 year or 4 year college or university
2.0 GPA
Express an interest in retuning to a rural community after graduation
300 word essay
Due February 15 to Mrs. Droppleman
GFWV-WV Scholarship
Available March/April
US citizen who demonstrates financial need, community service and academic standing
Must have lived in WV for at least 3 years
Up to $1000
Must attend a college, professional, vocational, or technical program in WV
Need a letter of endorsement from GFWV
2 letters of recommendation: one personal and one academic
Due May 1
Grant Memorial Hospital High School Scholarship
Student must enroll in healthcare related career
Variable amount
Due April 30
Greater Kanawha Valley Scholarship Foundation (www.tgkvf.org)
90 different scholarships
Must apply online and search online
Due January 15
Hardy County Education Association Scholarship – HCEA
Due April 1st to Mrs. Droppleman
Must be a child of a Hardy County Education Association Member
College, trade or technical school use
3.0 GPA
Available after January 1
Hardy County Farm Bureau Scholarship
Must attend a college majoring in agriculture or agriculture related field
Must write an essay explaining why best qualified to receive scholarship
Include GPA, class rank, agricultural experience, awards and activities
Must include copy of acceptance letter
Must be the child of a Farm Bureau member or a member yourself
Submit by March 15 to: Hardy County Farm Bureau
34 Ogden Farm Road
Moorefield, WV 26836
Imagine America Scholarship
Must attend a career college
Must enroll by December 31
Up to $1000
College sends recommendation to guidance counselor for selection
Final approval by college
James “Jim” Bailey Scholarship
One or two year technical or trade school
2.5 GPA
Community service, good attendance and discipline, good character
Financial need
Up to $600 (12 awards given)
Jeffery L. Blouse Memorial Scholarship
Must attend Potomac State College, Mountain State University, Blue Ridge Community and Technical College or Shepherd University
Essay addressing HIV/AIDS Prevention
Due April 15th
Jenny Crites Memorial Scholarship
Financial need
Up to $500
3.0 GPA
College, university, technical or trade school
Application due to Mrs. Droppleman by April 20. No late applications accepted.
KFC Colonel’s Scholars (www.kfcscholars.org)
Financial need and entrepreneurial spirit
2.75 GPA
Enroll in public college or university within WV
Pursue a 4-year degree (bachelor’s)
US citizen or permanent resident
Apply online
Due February 10
Lakin Ours Grant County Nursing Home Scholarship
Up to $5000
Employee of Grant County Nursing Home or a high school student in Grant, Hardy or Pendleton
2.5 GPA
Must enter an RN program
Due April 15
Love Memorial Scholarship
Must pursue a career in a medical field (not animal science)
Financial need
Resident of Grant or Hardy County
Must be enrolled in college, university or technical school
Required to sign an agreement
Due May 1st
McElvey Foundation (www.mcelveyfoundation.org)
Graduation senor who will attend a four year college/university
Owns and has operated a business for at least one year
Has at least one paid employee
Has sales revenue
Must agree to participate in a telephone interview and attend a summer program
Due January 25th online
Moorefield High School Scholarships
Essay/letter required
Variable amount
Due April 30 to Mrs. Droppleman
NCAA – if you are an athlete who is planning on continuing to play a sport at the college level, then you must register at the NCAA Clearing House. www.ncaaclearinghouse.com/ see Mrs. Droppleman
“Oh, The Places You’ll Go” College Scholarship Program (www.ohtheplaces.org)
Due February 1q5th – online or by mail
500 word essay/original composition
Promise Scholarship (www.cfwv.com)
Be sure using correct social security number on ACT/SAT and FAFSA
Online application
Can take SAT up to June 5th (composite score 1020) and ACT up to June 12th (composite score 22)
Do not do writing portion
3.0 GPA overall, 3.0 in math, science, social studies, and English
Subtest scores are 21, composite score is 22 on ACT
Due March 1st
Robert C. Byrd Honors Program
Due January 15th to Mrs. Droppleman
One student chosen by committee from Moorefield High School
Up to $1500
U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident status
WV resident
Outstanding academic record, continued academic achievement
College acceptance letter required
Robert Ganoe Scholarship (Mill Creek Ruritan Club)
Any student from Hampshire, Easter Hardy, or Moorefield High Schools
Must attend Potomac State College and major in agricultural field
Financial need
Character, GPA, and academic promise considered
Up to $750
Due April 1st
Robert H. Mollohan Foundation Scholarship (www.mollohanfoundaton.org)
Due February 9th
From $500-$2500
Internship opportunities
Must apply online
Various scholarships available, must check online for qualifications
Ron Brown Scholar Program (www.ronbrown.org)
Due January 9th
U. S. citizen
Black or African American student
4-year colleges and universities only
Download application from website
Sam Walton Community Scholarship ( or www.act.org/walmart/community)
Up to $3000
Cannot be a Walmart employee or family member of an employee
Must enroll full-time in a 2-year or 4-year college
2.5 GPA
U. S. citizen
Due January 29th, submit application online
South Branch Voiture #1535 of 4078 Nursing Scholarship
Must contact: Blair M. Haines, Jr. - Chair
P.O. Box 395
Romney, WV 26757
(304) 822-5064
Due June 1st
William F. Johnson Memorial Scholarship (Sons of the American Legion)
Must be a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of current or deceased member of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion
Essay
1st Place - $1000
2nd Place - $500
Due May 15th
WV Association of Conservation Districts Scholarship
Must complete application
Must attend a WV college or university
Must major in an agriculture related field
Due May 1st to Potomac Valley CD, Romney, WV
WV Desk and Derrick Club
High school senior applying to a 4-year college or university
300 word essay explaining the importance of (your major) in today’s society
List and explain 2 or 3 leadership and/or service activities with a short description
Letter of recommendation
Preference given to students entering an energy related field
Due April 1st to Mrs. Droppleman
WV Healthcare Human Resources Association
Three $500 scholarships
Parent must be a member of the WVHHRA
Minimum GPA 3.0
Enrolled in a health care field
Application form must be picked up from the Human Resources Department where the parent works
Due April 1st to the Human Resources Office
WV Higher Education Grant
Upon completion of the FAFSA, automatic registration for all WV students
WV Military Child Scholarship-American Legion Auxiliary
Child of a U.S. wartime veteran
WV resident
2.3 GPA
Due March 1st to a local American Legion Auxiliary President
Based upon character, leadership, community service and an essay
WV Pumpkin Festival Scholarship (www.wvpumpkinpark.com)
Pubic WV College or university
Financial need
Must attend WV Pumpkin Festival in fall
Up to $2000
Apply online
Due March 31st
WV State University Opportunity Scholarship
$2000
2.9 GPA
ACT composite score of 20 or more
SAT score of 910
Not available to students who are eligible for Promise Scholarship
Due May 1st