Scholarship Opportunities – West Virginia & Ohio
CFOV has transitioned most scholarships to an online, common application format. This process supports an easier and more efficient application experience. Create an account, complete the initial application and then provide any supplemental materials for the opportunities for which you qualify. Do note, however, that some opportunities will still use a paper application and those instructions are provided within the corresponding listing.
ACCESS THE SCHOLARSHIP PLATFORM BY CLICKING HERE
(link will be live once process opens)
Some helpful hints:
Applicants using the platform for the first time must create an account in the platform to start the initial application.
The 2023 application process opens January 1 and closes February 22 at 5:00 p.m. – the process will not be active until January 1.
Students who have received multi-year scholarships will access a verification process that is housed within the online platform OR already part of their existing applicant/recipient dashboard.
Students who have received support from a fund and have the opportunity to apply again will complete the universal application for that year.
Remember, not all CFOV scholarships are housed in the platform. Be sure to download the paper applications or follow noted instructions for those.
Please reach out if you have questions – we’re here to help! Contact Jess by email at jess@cfov.org or by phone at 304.242.3144
AAUW Beulah Boyd Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must have completed 30 credit hours of college courses, with a minimum GPA of 2.2
- Applicant must be an undergraduate student
- Must reside in Brooke, Ohio, or Marshall counties in West Virginia or Belmont County, Ohio
- Applications will be available for request beginning April 1. Application deadline is generally June 1, be sure to make your request in time!
- 2023 application access instructions will be posted here once available
How to Apply: Applications are only available by following the instructions noted above.
David Robertson Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must reside in a county served by CFOV (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel, Tyler in WV/Belmont or Jefferson in OH)
- Applicant must be a current WVNCC student who will be enrolled during the upcoming academic year
- Students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 to apply
- Financial need will be considered
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
*previous recipients seeking next installment will submit verifying documents found on applicant dashboard
Jerome B. Schmitt Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must have graduated from a high school community in which there is a WesBanco Branch
- Must have maintained a 2.5 GPA
- Applicant must attend West Liberty University, majoring in a degree from the School of Business
- Applicant must exhibit financial need
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
John H. & Dorothy M. Zmavec Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must have graduated from a high school in Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Wetzel or Tyler counties in West Virginia or Belmont or Jefferson counties in Ohio
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Applicant must plan to major in education (primary or secondary)
- Must have maintained a 2.5 GPA
- Scholarship awarded based on financial need, grades, and involvement in extracurricular activities
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
Ken Dennis Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior of an Ohio Valley high school, with preference given to Martins Ferry High School students
- Must pursue a degree in mathematics, science, or engineering
- Preference will be given to students pursuing a degree from Miami University (Ohio) or The Ohio State University
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
*previous recipients seeking next installment will submit verifying documents found on applicant dashboard
Mulholland Futures Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must be a youth pursuing any type of post-high school education (degree, licensure, certification)
- Applicant must be a current graduating senior or have obtained a high school diploma or GED/TASC within previous five years
- Applicant must reside in a county served by CFOV (Hancock, Brooke, Ohio, Marshall, Tyler or Wetzel in WV or Belmont or Jefferson counties in Ohio)
- Preference extended to a youth in recent care at Youth Services Systems, Inc. (within previous five years)
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
Orrick, Herrington, Sutcliffe GOC Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating senior from an Ohio Valley high school
- Must have maintained a 3.5 GPA
- Applicant must plan to major in a business field – emphasis on business management, accounting, or information technology
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
Polish American Patriot Club Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Ohio or Marshall County in West Virginia or Belmont County in Ohio
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
Rachael Worby Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating senior from the Upper Ohio Valley or a participant in Wheeling Symphony Youth Orchestra for at least two years
- Applicant must pursue a degree in music in the fall following high school graduation
How to Apply: Contact the Wheeling Symphony Orchestra for application details
Tikkun Olam Scholarship of Temple Beth Israel of Steubenville
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating senior attending Steubenville High School, Indian Creek High School, Weir High School or Brooke High School
- Applicants must plan to pursue a healing profession. The principle of Tikkun Olam challenges individuals to heal a broken world.
- A cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 is required and applicants must demonstrate financial need.
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Foundation Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a resident of Hancock, Brooke, Ohio or Marshall counties in West Virginia or Belmont or Jefferson counties in Ohio
- Must be a graduating high school senior
- Must have maintained a 3.0 GPA; minimum ACT composite score of 21 and/or a total SAT of 980
- Scholarship awarded based on character, leadership, academics, community services, financial need, and participation in school activities
- Preference extended to applicants demonstrating Italian heritage/descent
How to Apply: Visit italyfest.org for details and an application
The Warren, Mary & Debbie Bennett Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Must be a graduating high school senior or enrolled college student from the tri-state area with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0
- Must plan to attend a two-year or four-year college, trade school or certificate program
- Preference will be given to applicants who are current, baptized members of a Church of Christ located in the tri-state area
- For the purposes of this scholarship, tri-state area is defined as areas of West Virginia, Ohio and Pennsylvania generally considered to be located within a reasonable distance from Weirton, WV
How to Apply: This opportunity is part of our online process.
