Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship
Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia · Free to apply
Award
Varies
One-time award
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
- Closes
- March 12, 2027
- closes in 120 days
- Essay
- Yes
- about 500 words
- Recommendations
- None
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- Yes
- Time to apply
- ~3.3 hrs
Rules read against the official award page. Confirm on the provider's site before applying.
Requirements
Who can apply for the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship, as the official award page states them. Your student must meet each one.
- Must be a resident of West Virginia
- Open to high school seniors
To apply
- An essay, about 500 words.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be a dependent of an employee/retiree of a GO-WV company in good standing, or be a student employee who worked at least 400 hours with an employer referral letter.
- Must plan to enroll in a two-year or four-year West Virginia college or university.
Good to know
- The 2027 cycle application deadline is March 12, 2027.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship is offered to graduating West Virginia high school seniors who are dependents or student employees of GO-WV member companies. Recipients must plan to enroll in a two- or four-year West Virginia college or university. Selection is based on an industry challenge essay, academic records, and extracurricular involvement.
How to apply
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- 1Complete the official application along with the course, activity, and service forms.
- 2Write a 300- to 500-word essay discussing an oil and gas industry challenge and proposing a solution.
- 3Deliver the completed forms and essay to your high school guidance counselor.
- 4Ensure the counselor signs the application and mails the complete packet, transcript, and ACT scores postmarked by the deadline.
From the sponsor's page, which is always the final word.
How the winners are chosen
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. Most sponsors do not publish how many students apply.
- Time to apply
- ~3.3 hrs of work
Deadline and application cycle
The current deadline is March 12, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 12 each year.
- Applications close
- March 12, 2027
Free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge a fee. We use your student's information only to build their plan.
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Common questions about the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship
How much is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship worth?
The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship awards varies.
When is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship deadline?
The current deadline is March 12, 2027. This award runs on an annual cycle, with deadlines around March 12 each year.
Who is eligible for the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of West Virginia; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 500 words and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.25 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship?
The sponsor picks the winners from the students who apply. What limits who can enter: open only to West Virginia residents and an essay is required, which filters out casual applicants. Plan on about 3.3 hrs of work.
Is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia College Scholarship is free to apply. Legitimate scholarships never charge an application fee, and Solyo verifies every listed award against its official page.
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