Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline:
Feb 1, 2026
"Through the generous support of donors and the West Virginia PTA Scholarship Auction held annually, West Virginia PTA is proud to offer scholarships to graduating seniors from West Virginia’s public high schools. This year, West Virginia PTA is awarding several $500 scholarships."
The Scholarship Fund is also supported through the purchase of a West Virginia PTA Honorary Life Membership. To honor a special individual, please visit the Honorary Life Membership page.
Deadline for scholarships: February 1, 2026
If you have any questions, please email scholarship@westvirginiapta.org. Click on the buttons below for this year's application and details.
We will not accept previous year applications.
1. The scholarship recipient(s) must be a high school senior in a WV school.
2. Applicants must have a 2.0 grade point average.
3. This scholarship must be used for tuition/educational expenses in any vocational, college, or institution of higher learning approved by the Scholarship Committee. It may not be used for living or personal expenses.
4. The scholarship recipient may accept another source of financial aid or scholarship.
5. A high school transcript must be submitted with the application.
6. Scholarship Application form must be received by February 1, 2026.
7. The final decision on awarding a scholarship shall be made by the Scholarship Committee, comprised of members of the West Virginia PTA Board of Managers and PTA members appointed by the President.
8. Payment of the scholarship shall be in the form of a check made payable to the approved school to be used for tuition/educational expenses only.
9. Criteria for Selection of Scholarship Recipient(s):
- Overall quality of application, submitted materials, and following directions.
- Volunteer Service, Leadership, Honors Received, Extra-Curricular Activities, and Workforce.
- Recipient shall be selected without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or geographical location.
10. Checklist:
- 2026 application completed and submitted via the online form (NO PREVIOUS YEAR APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED).
- Official Transcript
- PTA Reflection (one page limit)
- Long-Term Goals Essay (one page limit)
- Letters of Recommendation (no more than three, one page each). Examples: Teachers, Community Leader, Job Supervisor.
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Scholarship Value: $500
Awards Available: 5
Award Deadline: Feb 1, 2026