The Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation (EWVCF) and its affiliates work with donors who have established more than four dozen scholarship funds. Awards range from $500 to $6,000. In 2023, the Foundation awarded nearly $180,000 in scholarships to students in Jefferson, Berkeley, Morgan, Hampshire, and Hardy Counties.
Our scholarship application is available through an online platform, AwardSpring. The application for our 2024 scholarship program is now open. You may begin your application at https://ewvcf.awardspring.com/
The application deadline is February 28, 2024 at 5:00 p.m
We are not requiring the FAFSA for the 2024-25 scholarship season. In order for us to be able to evaluate your need for a scholarship, please provide as much detail as possible in the Financial Information Section of the application, including estimated cost of attendance, your known/expected financial resources (other scholarships, 529 savings plan, parent contribution), and your financial circumstances and strategy for paying for college.
Questions can be directed to Karin Hammann Dunn: khdunn@ewvcf.org or 304-671-8167.
To see a list of scholarships available through the Community Foundation, click on the following links:
Hardy Funds – residents of Hardy County
Timeline:
- Wednesday, February 28 – Applications are Due. No Exceptions. The system will not accept new applications after 5:00 P.M., however, students who apply on time may upload their FAFSA SAI before March 20.
- March/April – Our committees will review applications and conduct interviews for certain scholarships.
- May – We will notify applicants only if they’ve been selected to receive a scholarship.
- June 15 – Recipients must submit a completed scholarship acceptance form before we can process their scholarship for payment.
- July – Scholarship awards are mailed to schools (made payable to the school to benefit the recipient).
For step-by-step guidance on completing the online application, download: EWVCF AwardSpring Navigation Guide
For answers to common questions about our scholarship program, download Scholarships-FAQ-2023
For information about non-traditional scholarships, click here: Scholarships with Separate Applications