Fuel Your Future: Unlock $3,000 with the WV STEM Scholarship for Aspiring Engineers, Scientists, and Tech Innovators

By: Aiden Satterfield, a cybersecurity student at Walsh University

The WV STEM Scholarship Program provides up to $3,000 annually to students pursuing careers in engineering, science, or technology fields. If you’re passionate about these areas and meet the criteria, this scholarship could help you fund your education while contributing to West Virginia’s growing STEM industries.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the scholarship, students must meet the following conditions:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or resident alien.
• Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale either upon graduating from high school or after completing two semesters of coursework at an eligible higher education institution.
• Be enrolled or accepted into an engineering, science, or technology program leading to a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree at an approved college or university.
• Commit to working full-time in West Virginia in a STEM-related field for one year each year the scholarship is received or complete a community service program related to the field.
• Agree to repay the scholarship with interest and fees if the work requirement is not met.

Award Process and Priority

Scholarships are awarded up to $3,000 each academic year, with the number of scholarships depending on available funding from the West Virginia State Legislature. Priority is given to current WV STEM recipients and college students, followed by high school students. High school awards are based on GPA and standardized test scores. Homeschool and private high school students must submit a Grade Report Form and transcripts. West Virginia residents also receive priority in the selection process.

Scholarship Renewal

WV STEM Scholarships can be renewed for up to 4 years (3 years after the initial award). Renewal applicants must maintain a 3.0 GPA and reapply annually before the March 1 deadline. The application process opens each year on October 1.

If you’re interested in applying for or renewing your WV STEM Scholarship, visit the official site and begin your application today.

CFWV Team. (n.d.). WV STEM scholarship. CFWV. Retrieved from https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/wv-stem-scholarship/

Aiden Satterfield is a cybersecurity graduate and athlete from Walsh University, and a native West Virginian.
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