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Fostering Hope Scholarship

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation
Deadline Soon

About the Scholarship

Opens: 1/2/2026
Closes: 2/28/2026

The Fostering Hope Scholarship is awarded to residents of West Virginia who are current or former foster care students or emancipated minors who wish to further higher education in an educational institution. Students who exhibit academic promise, good character, and citizenship are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to residents of Wood County, West Virginia.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
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Requirements
  • Resident of West Virginia
  • High school senior or undergraduate student
  • Seeking a professional certification, associate, or bachelor's degree
  • Exhibit academic achievement, good character, and citizenship
  • Current or former foster care student or emancipated minor
  • Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to residents of Wood County, West Virginia.

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Professional Certification, 1-year Certificate, Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate
    Location
    • Country: US
    • State: WV
    Situation
    Emancipated minor, Foster Child

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