Kids’ Chance of West Virginia, Inc. is a nonprofit scholarship organization which grants educational scholarships to the sons and daughters of West Virginia residents who suffered a serious, catastrophic or fatal workplace injury or illness. In order to be considered for a Kids’ Chance scholarship, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 23 when completing their application. Scholarships are awarded for the academic year and may be renewed for a maximum of five (5) years if the student maintains a 2.5 grade point average and enrolled as a full time student. The scholarship may be used to pursue a degree/diploma or certificate in any field of study in any accredited trade school, vocational school, college or university within or outside West Virginia. Scholarships are chosen on the basis of need for financial assistance, academic performance, leadership abilities and demonstrated and potential contributions to school or community. The scholarships are administered through The Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation (https://tgkvf.org/scholarships/) and the applications are reviewed objectively by the Scholarship Committee.
Since its formation in 1999, Kids’ Chance of West Virginia has awarded over one hundred thirty thousand dollars ($175,000.00) in scholarships. Scholarship recipients have attended schools from vocational programs to Harvard University and the majority of the recipients have remained in West Virginia. This is an ongoing program designed to help West Virginia’s kids for the years to come. Kids’ Chance programs and similar type programs have expanded to over forty (402) states and Kids’ Chance of West Virginia, Inc. was a founder and charter member of the national organization of Kids’ Chance. Scholarships are funded though the support of individuals, businesses and other foundations and fund raising activities including the annual Kids’ Chance golf tournament. Eligibility:
1. Students should be graduating seniors with a 3.0 on 4.0 scale or equivalent grade point average. (If transcript indicates a scale other than 4.0, student should have a minimum of 3.75 on a 5.0 scale, 4.5/6.0 scale, 5.25/7.0 scale, 6.0/8.0 scale, 6.75/9.0 scale or a 7.5/10.0 scale). 2. Students must be pursuing a degree at an accredited institution of higher education (i.e. Junior College, Community College, Technical College, College or University). 3. Students must support the preservation of the hunting tradition and actively participate in hunting sports. A copy of current hunting license is required. 4. Students must hold a current NWTF membership. 5. Students must be involved in school activities (i.e. FFA, Ecology Club, Science Club, Beta Club, Student Council, etc.). 6. Students must demonstrate ability as a leader among his or her peers. 7. Students must demonstrate community leadership and/or involvement (i.e. Scouting, 4-H, civic group or club, volunteer work). 8. Students must submit an essay exhibiting dedication to conservation (see application). 9. Three letters of recommendation must be attached to the application (i.e. teacher, counselor, community leader). 10. High schools/students must submit complete applications to the local chapter by January 1. The local chapter president’s name and address should appear on the application in the box provided. 11. Employees and board members of the NWTF and their family members are not eligible to participate in the program. Selection Process: 1. High schools/students will submit applicant names and qualifications on an official NWTF scholarship application, along with required attachments, to the local chapter by January 1. 2. Local chapters will forward winners to the state chapter president by February 1. 3. State officers will forward state winners to the NWTF headquarters by March 1, where the NWTF Scholarship Committee will select the National winner. 5. Winners may not be notified until their high school awards banquet, as many chapters like to surprise students. 6. The national winner will be asked to attend the National Convention the following year to be recognized. Scholarship Levels: Most Local Scholarship Winners will receive a minimum of $250. Most State/Provincial Scholarship Winners will receive a minimum of $1,000. The National Scholarship Winner will receive up to $10,000. Click here to apply. All graduating seniors with a 2.5 or higher are eligible for this $50,000 scholarship. Students must apply online by December 15, 2018. Consideration will be given to each applicant's academic record (50%) and participation in school and community activities (50%). The application window opens on October 15. Only the first 50,000 applications will be processed so APPLY NOW!
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