West Virginia STEM Scholarship (Engineering, Science and Technology Scholarship)
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (WVHEPC), Division of Financial Aid
Up to $3,000 a year for students in engineering, science or technology programs who agree to work in a STEM job in West Virginia one year for each year funded.
- How much
- Up to $3,000 per academic year
- Who qualifies
- Priority to West Virginia residents (not strictly required). Must work full time in an approved STEM occupation in WV one year per year of award (healthcare jobs excluded) or repay with interest.
- For high school seniors, students starting college, undergrads
- For engineering, science, technology students
- U.S. citizen or resident alien
- When to apply
- Open now · due March 1, 2027 Annual; opens October 1, closes March 1.
- How to apply
- Submit the WV STEM Scholarship application in your WVSAM account between October 1 and March 1 (reapply every year)
- Students are typically notified in April and must sign a promissory note
- What you'll need
- state application + transcript + test scores
- Last checked
- October 5, 2026, against the official page (cfwv.com), page 2, page 3 and page 4
The details
Scholarships of up to $3,000 per academic year for students enrolled or accepted in an eligible engineering, science or technology program leading to a certificate, associate or bachelor's degree at an eligible institution. Eligibility: overall GPA of 3.0 on graduating from high school, or a 3.0 after two semesters of college. Award order: returning recipients, then college applicants, then high school seniors ranked by a GPA/ACT-SAT formula until funds run out; priority to West Virginia residents. Award plus other aid cannot exceed cost of attendance. Renewable for up to 4 years total (reapply each year, keep a 3.0 overall GPA). A promissory note is required; healthcare occupations do not count as STEM for this program.
More money from West Virginia
- West Virginia PROMISE ScholarshipUp to $5,500 per year (or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less)
- West Virginia Higher Education GrantUp to $3,400 per year at eligible West Virginia schools; up to $600 per year at eligible Pennsylvania schools (2026-27)
- Future Workforce Grant (formerly HEAPS Workforce)Up to $2,000 per academic year
- Reduced Tuition for Senior Citizens (60 and older)Non-credit: up to $50 per course; for credit: no more than 50% of normal resident tuition and fees
- West Virginia Invests GrantTuition, mandatory fees and approved academic program fees not covered by other grants or waivers (last-dollar)
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