Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical 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 150 words
- Recommendations
- 1
- plus a transcript
- Need-based
- No
- Merit-based
- No
- Time to apply
- ~3.8 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 Vocational/Technical 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 150 words.
- 1 letter of recommendation. Ask teachers or counselors early.
- A transcript, from the school registrar.
- Must be a dependent of an employee/retiree of a GO-WV company in good standing, or be employed by a GO-WV company with at least 400 hours worked.
- Must choose a career path that benefits the oil and gas industry.
- Must enroll in a West Virginia community college or vocational/technical trade school.
Good to know
- The 2027 deadline is March 12, 2027. Applications open in January 2027.
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About the scholarship
This scholarship supports West Virginia high school seniors pursuing vocational, technical, or trade education that benefits the oil and gas industry. Applicants must be dependents of a GO-WV member company employee/retiree or student employees who have completed at least 400 work hours. Selection requires submitting an application form, a short career explanation, an educator recommendation letter, and high school transcripts.
How to apply
Sent by email or mail
- 1Complete both pages of the Technical & Vocational Scholarship application form, including the 150-word career path statement.
- 2If qualifying as an employee, attach validation of at least 400 hours worked and an employer recommendation letter.
- 3Deliver the completed application to your high school guidance counselor.
- 4Have the counselor or technical instructor provide a recommendation letter, sign the application, and include your official transcript.
- 5Have the application materials mailed without staples to GO-WV 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
- ~3.8 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 Vocational/Technical Scholarship
How much is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical Scholarship worth?
The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical Scholarship awards varies.
When is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical 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 Vocational/Technical Scholarship?
Key requirements: Must be a resident of West Virginia; Open to high school seniors.
Does the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical Scholarship require an essay?
Yes. The application requires an essay of about 150 words, 1 recommendation, and a transcript. Expect to spend about 3.75 hours on it.
How hard is it to win the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical 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 3.8 hrs of work.
Is the Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical Scholarship free to apply?
Yes. The Gas & Oil Association of West Virginia Vocational/Technical 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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