Scholarship Information

The Society of Yeager Scholars at Marshall University – Requires at least a 30 on the ACT or 1370 on the SAT.  See Mrs. Wolfe if you are interested in applying.  The deadline is Dec 15, but the application is long, so don’t wait until the last minute.

College Board Opportunities Scholarships – Earn money for college through the college planning process. There is no deadline, but the sooner you sign up the sooner you can start earning money. 

The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation – Seniors may apply for 2 scholarships (catalog of scholarships are on the website).  This is a lengthy application DO NOT wait until the last minute.  Deadline January 15, 2020. 

WV Italian Heritage Festival Scholarship.  See Mrs. Wolfe for the application.  Deadline February 1, 2020.

Beckley Area Foundation – (Deadline March 1) List of Scholarships

Other Scholarships

(check with the counselors about current availability)

SP Scholarship - $10,000 - 10 Awards
To be eligible for the scholarship a student must:

  1. Be a high school student planning to attend college in September 2018

  2. Answer the Essay question on the sponsors website.

ACT Scholarship Giveaway

The OHHS/CHS Alumni Scholarship is now available at www.oakhillreddevilalumni.org. Don't forget to let Mrs. Wolfe know that you need a transcript and recommendation letter. 

The General Federation of Women's Clubs is offering a Success for Survivors Scholarship

4th Annual West Virginia High School Business Plan Competition
Hosted by the College of Business & Economics
West Virginia University
BrickStreet Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and WV Secondary Education

Prize: One (1) $10,000 scholarship to a participating institution.

Wendy's High School Heisman
If you're a high school senior dedicated to learning, leading, and performing. you have exactly what it takes to become a Wendy's High School Heisman.

Eligibility begins with maintaining a GPA of 3.0 (B average) or better. Applicants also need to be proven leaders and role models within their school and community. And applicants must perform in at least one of the 43 school sponsored sports recognized by the International Olympic Committee in the Summer and Winter Olympic Games or the National Federation of State High School Associations.

Wendy’s is a believer in creating opportunities for people in our communities, especially through high schools. As the operator of a local Wendy’s in the Greater Beckley - Bluefield area, I’d like to tell you about the Wendy’s High School Heisman, Wendy’s scholarship and awards program that celebrates exceptional student-athletes and supports high school education.

In partnership with the Heisman Memorial Trust (yes, that Heisman), Wendy’s High School Heisman awards $150,000 in scholarships annually to students in all 50 states who excel in athletics, academics and community leadership. To-date we’ve awarded more than $1.9 million to support education while honoring more than 600,000 of the nation’s most esteemed high school senior student-athletes.

Check out www.studentscholarships.org/newsletter.php, here you will find a variety of scholarships. Deadlines vary.