Free Grant Money and Scholarship

(Four Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: Renewable award for West Virginia residents who are full time-students with minimum 2.5 GPA. Applicant must have parent who is employed or has been previously employed by the coal industry in southern West Virginia. Include employer’s name and address. May apply for two Foundation scholarships but will only be chosen for one. Scholarships are awarded on a financial need basis and may be awarded for one or more years. Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. All scholarships are for high school seniors. You must be a West Virginia resident. Award available to U.S. citizens. Award available to employees or relatives of employees within the following industries: coal industry.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 11. Minimum award amount: $1000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 10 scholarship(s), totalling $10,000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; test scores; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); self-addressed stamped envelope. Deadline: 2/17. Contact: Susan Hoover, Scholarship Coordinator, 304-346-3620.

Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation
PO Box 3041
Charleston, WV 25331
Ph: (304)346-3620
Fax: (304)346-3640
URL: http://www.tgkvf.org