Scholarships
Local Scholarships | Deadline | Details | Url |
Hotsinpiller Scholarship | Opens 12/2026-02/01/2026 | For those going into Criminal Justice or another social service field. | |
The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Scholarships | Opens 11/15/2025-02/04/2026 | There are over 100 different scholarships within the foundation. Eligibility matching is now available. Learn more here | |
West Virginia Garden Club Scholarship $500 ESTHER J. HINCHMAN SCHOLARSHIP | 2/1/2026 10:59 pm | A WV High School Senior planning to attend college (in state or out) may apply for this $500.00 scholarship. Must plan to major in some form of Environmental Studies: Horticulture, Landscape Design, Forestry, Botany, Conservation, Land Management, Environmental Concerns, Geology, or related subjects. Other scholarships are listed as well | |
THE CLAIRE LAPLANTE ENGINEERING SCHOLARSHIP | 2/21/2026 10:59 pm | $50,000 engineering scholarship to one WV resident attending WVU School of Engineering. | |
Friends of MPLX Gathering and Processing Scholarship Part of Community Foundation for the Ohio Valley | Opens 01/15/2026-03/15/2026 | Must be completed by 5 pm For graduating seniors of Cameron, Doddridge County and Valley high schools with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 who plan to pursue higher education of some type that is related to the gas industry or a STEM area of study | |
McCullough- Rogers Funeral Home Scholarship | 3/1/2026 | N/A | |
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundations | Opens 12/01/2025-02/28/2026 | PACF holds most of our local scholarships. Students are able to apply for several by filling out one application. Scholarship does require some things are uploaded, therefore, students are encouraged to start early. FAFSA is required. | |
WV State Level Grants and Scholarships | 3/1/2025 10:59 pm | Deadlines vary. Please carefully read descriptions to find out actual deadlines. | |
BBB Life Lessons Essay Contest | Opens 01/06/2026-03/07/2026 | Winners are awarded scholarships ranging from $500 -$2500. No GPA requirement | |
Your Community Foundation Brandi Kay Bowen and Nathan Cunningham Memorial Scholarships | Opens 01/12/2026- 03/02/2026 | Multiple regional scholarships. | |
WV Italian Heritage Festival Scholarship | 03/1/2026 | This scholarship application is restricted for West Virginia residents of Italian descent | |
EQT Energize Your Education Scholarship Program | 3/31/2025 03:00 pm | The Scholarship Program will award 15 $10,000 scholarships for students looking to pursue a degree in a field that is utilized in the oil and gas industry. See website for more information! | |
Long Reach Federal Credit Union: E. Glenn Moore/James L. McIntyre Scholarship | 4/1/2024 03:00 pm | Scholarship must be postmarked by April 1st, 2024, to be considered. Scholarship will be awarded at your senior award ceremony. | |
Charles H. Feoppel Educational Scholarship | May 31, 2025 | Applicants must reside in Harrison, Barbour, Doddridge, Lewis, Marion, Taylor, Upshur or Wetzel County. Must demonstrate financial need as defined by Trustee; must submit FAFSA SAI document. See website for more info. | |
Little General Stores 2025 Scholarship Program | Opens 12/2025- 02/27/2026 | See website for details | |
WVU LPEF-Loyalty Permanent Endowment Fund Scholarship Program | March 1, 2026 | Applicants must: Demonstrate a financial need, be in adequate academic standing, with a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate good citizenship, as outlined in his/her extracurricular activities; and legally reside in West Virginia. | |
Rising Herd Scholarship | March 6, 2026 | Must demonstrate strong academic performance, leadership skills, and a dedication to community service. Applicants must be considering enrolling at Marshall University for the upcoming academic year | |
Daniel Ferguson Scholarship | TBD | Please fill out application, then print and mail to contact. If you have trouble accessing the application, see Mrs. Ash | See Mrs. Ash for application |
The Future is Yours-West Virginia Child Scholarship | Opens 01/2026- 04/01/2026 | This scholarship is designed for a student who is, or was, in foster care, a ward of the state, or an adoptee, who also has an ADHD diagnosis, and maintained a 3.0 GPA during high school. It is open to a student from any of West Virginia's 55 counties. | |
The William Clark McClain Scholarship | Postmarked by April 1, 2026 | This scholarship must be POSTMARKED no later than April 1st. Please make sure you have it mailed a little earlier to be considered. Please be mindful of your essay as well. They want to see who you are! Recommendations must also be personal to the applicant | See Mrs. Ash for application |
Spencer Memorial Scholarship Pleasants Community Foundation | April 1, 2026 | This scholarship fund, established in 2021 in honor and memory of Dr. Frederick A. Spencer Jr., Mary Jo Spencer, Frederick A. Spencer III, Dixie Lee Spencer and Patience Josette Spencer, will provide an annual award to a Doddridge County High School graduate who wishes to pursue a college degree. | |
Frances Hinter Kreen Scholarship Pleasants Community Foundation | April 1, 2026 | Mrs. Krenn taught for two years in Doddridge County before marriage forced her to end her career, in keeping with the tradition of the time. Her niece, Jean Ruckman, established the scholarship in her aunt’s memory in 2005. This scholarship applies to graduates and alumni from DCHS. | |
Auxiliary to United Hospital Center Scholarship | April 25, 2026 | Student must: pursue a degree in a healthcare field, have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, and an ACT composite score of 21, and have been accepted into a West Virginia institution that provides higher education at the undergraduate level in a health-related field. | |
WVU 4H Scholarships | Opens 01/01/2026 until 03/01/2026 | See website for details For 2026-2027 school year | |
WV Junior Chamber International Senate Scholarships/Grants | 1/12/2026 | Your application must be postmarked no later than January 17, 2025 to the State Scholarship Chairman listed under your state. | |
State Level Grants and Scholarships | 03/01/2026 | See website for details Includes Promise Scholarship, Invests Grant and more. | |
Albert Yanni Scholarship | Opens 12/2025 Deadline 03/2026 | Albert Yanni CTE Scholarship for CTE Completers. | |
Madge McDaniel Memorial Scholarship | 03/29/2026 | For a high school senior in Doddridge or Harrison Counties who plan to major in Education | Please see Mrs. Ash for application |
Ritton Family Foundation Scholarship | 04/15/2026 | Applicants that reside in Appalachia Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland or Kentucky are eligible. High school seniors enrolling in, and students continuing attendance at, college, university, trade school or technical program, full-time while earning a degree or certificate, are encouraged to apply. | |
The P. G. & Ruby Rush Hollandsworth Perpetual Scholarship | 04/15/2026 | Must demonstrate financial need, be planning to attend a private college in West Virginia, be from Barbour, Doddridge, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, or Taylor counties. | Please see Mrs. Ash for application |
WOA Scholarship | 04/17/2026 | Applicants must be one of the following: graduating high-school senior of the class of 2026, individuals currently enrolled in a Higher Education institution, and/or women currently employed in the asphalt industry and seeking supplemental education or certificates and a West Virginia resident. Priority/Increased consideration will be given to applicants demonstrating a commitment to WV's asphalt industry, including those pursuing related higher education, currently working in the field, or who are family members of employees/owners in WV asphalt construction companies. | Please see Mrs. Ash for application |
Unexpected Blessings Scholarship | 04/17/2026 | Must be a Doddridge County High School Senior that is pursuing a degree or completion program at a university, college, community college, vocational school, technical school, or training. | Please see Mrs. Ash for application |
The Barbara Stout Award for Excellence | 04/01/2026 | Applicant must submit two (2) letters of recommendation along with the application form. Recommendation letters can be from a teacher, pastor, coach, or employer. | Please see Mrs. Ash for application |
Shawn Stewart & Shawn Tucker Memorial Scholarship | 04/30/2026 | Must be pursuing a career in the aviation industry. |
National Scholarships | Deadline | Details | Website |
Home Depot Foundation's Path to Pro Scholarship | 09/31/2025 12/31/2025 | To be considered, you must: Be a high school senior, high school graduate or have a GED equivalent. Plan to enroll, or be enrolled, in an approved trade-related program at an accredited two-year school (technical/vocational school or college) in the United States. | |
National FFA Scholarship Program | 1/15/2026 10:59 pm | Whether you are pursuing a trade school, vocational certificate or a two-year or four-year degree, don’t miss your chance to apply for a National FFA Scholarship to help with your next steps in education. | |
The Hagan Scholarship Foundation | 12/1/2026 | Visit the Hagan Scholarship website to view eligibility requirements. | |
Community Impact Scholarship | 02/04/2026 | Student must demonstrate active involvement in community service and exhibit strong leadership qualities. Must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher | |
Horatio Alger Scholarship | 03/01/2026 | Must be a high school junior, demonstrate financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross household income), be a United States citizen | |
Hatfield Foundation Scholarship | 04/15/2026 | A $5,000 scholarship Support and mentoring Educational resources. Have neither parent hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Be on track to attend an accredited, 4-year university in the fall | |
Denny's Hungry for Education Scholarship | 03/02/2026 | All students are eligible to apply regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability or national origin. All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited educational institution (high school) in the United States or Puerto Rico. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, an emphasis may be placed on the individual’s essay submission. |