Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The WVEA offers scholarships to West Virginia residents pursuing education degrees, with preference for WVEA members or their dependents, to support the state's future teachers.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- West Virginia resident
- High school senior or current college student
- Plan to pursue a career in education
- WVEA member or dependent of WVEA member
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letters
- Proof of WVEA membership (if applicable)
Timeline
Applications open in January. Deadline March 15. Winners notified in April.
Tips
Confirm WVEA membership status if applicable. Express your passion for teaching and your desire to contribute to West Virginia's educational system. Highlight any relevant experience or leadership roles.