Amount: $5,500
Deadline: March 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: Yes
About
The PROMISE Scholarship is a merit-based program for West Virginia high school graduates who demonstrate academic excellence and choose to attend an eligible in-state institution.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- West Virginia resident
- Graduate of a West Virginia high school
- Achieve a minimum 22 ACT or 1100 SAT score
- Meet specific core curriculum requirements
- Enroll in an eligible West Virginia institution
Required Materials
- Online application
- High school transcript
- ACT/SAT scores
Timeline
Applications open in September. Deadline March 1. Students notified of eligibility in Spring.
Tips
Focus on strong academic performance in high school, especially in core subjects. Aim for ACT/SAT scores above the minimum to be competitive.