West Virginia Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Scholarship (Workforce Development Component)

Not Open Yet

About the Scholarship

Opens: 10/1/2023

Closes: 3/1/2024

West Virginia Higher Education Adult Part-Time Student Scholarship (Workforce Development Component) provides financial assistance to West Virginia residents who are working on a college degree or certificate in designated fields on a part-time basis.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
Website

Requirements

This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have been West Virginia residents for at least 12 months.

Applicants must be enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a certificate, associate, or bachelor's degree program on a parttime basis at an eligible West Virginia institution, including a community college, a technical college, an adult technical preparatory education or training program, a state college or university, an independent college or university, or an approved distance education program (including web-based courses).

They must be enrolled in a noncredit skill upgrade program that complements West Virginia Development Office initiatives for targeted industries or targeted employers, promote job creation or retention, or assist is developing skills for new economy jobs or high performance workplaces.

Applicants must be eligible to participate in the federal Pell Grant program, demonstrate financial need, not be in default on a higher education loan, and demonstrate that they have applied for or accepted other student financial assistance in compliance with federal financial aid rules.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior

Minimum Age

Maximum Age

Location

Country: US
State: WV

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Next Steps

Match With Scholarships Based on Your Background See All Scholarships The Basics on Grants and Scholarships How Private Scholarships Affect Your Financial Aid Package How to Estimate Your College Costs BigFuture Scholarships: Win Money by Planning for College