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Scholarship Information
The following is an in exhaustive list of the scholarships available to PCHS students each year. All students are not eligible for all scholarships as the scholarship donors set the criteria for their candidates. GPA, Program of College study, Class Rank and Finances are the most commonly used criteria to select candidates. Students will need to look at the application or ask the counselor about the eligibility criteria. Remember, the majority of aid for college comes from the federal and state governments along with monies from the colleges themselves.
In addition to the following list of scholarships, students are encouraged to do scholarship searches such a cfwv.com., fastweb.com or studentaid.ed.gov.
Scholarship Listing:
(Scholarships will be listed as groups with approximate month of their announcement)
November
Toyota Community Leaders – must to considerable community service
Mollohan Foundation Scholarships – multiple scholarships at state institutions
December During the 1st week of December, 12th grade students will apply for Promise Scholarships and get pin numbers for the Free Application For Federal Student Aid. This will be accomplished by taking English 12 and 12th grade Ap Lit students to our computer lab overseen by the counselor.
National Wild Turkey Federation Scholarship – must be a member
Great Valu Scholarships – 2 scholarships (all students & employed students)
FFA students and Agricultural Majors check with Mr. Hudson on Scholarships
February
Virginia Poultry Growers- must have industry connection Albert Yanni – Business Education State Scholarship
Engineering Science Technology – State Scholarship
Promise Application Due (this was completed by all students in Dec)
FAFSA due – basis for all Federal, State and Institutional aid.
March
Pendleton County Fire Association – member or child of member
Pendleton County Emergency Rescue – medical education
Pendleton Community Care – medical education
Spruce Knob/Seneca Rocks Tel-communications – must be customer
South Fork Ruritan Robin Howard Memorial* – live in S. Fork. Area
Jason Scott Simmons Memorial – GPA, Rank, Recommendations
Cheryl Dahmer Mills Memorial – pursing teaching
Byrl Law Memorial
Pendleton Committee for the Arts- Art Major
Franklin Ruritan Club – Franklin area
April
H. Pink Bowers Memorial – Education Majors
Pendleton Manor –Nursing
Jefferson R. Byers Memorial* – Character, Teacher Recommendations
John M. Dice Memorial *– Top Academic Student
Brandon Waggy Memorial* – awarded through FFA
Walter B. Judy Memorial* – Band/ Music Major
Ken Price Memorial* - selected by committee
St. John’s Scholarship* – descendant of a St. John’s Academy student
American Legion Post 30
Spruce Mt. Ruritan Club – live in North Fork area
WV Professional Educators – Education Major
Dixie CEOS* – selected by their membership
Loyal Order of the Moose* – selected by their membership
Grant County Nursing Home – nursing Grant Memorial Hospital – medical education
Upward Bound – selected from their student members
*denotes no application process
2020 Scholarships
Applications & Due Dates
Pendleton County Fire Association
Due April 14th
Pendleton Community Bank
Due April 30th
Eastern Community & Technical Potomac Highlands Due April 15th
Horatio Alger Career & Technical
Due April 15th
James “Jim” Bailey
Due April 15th
Larkin Ours (Grant Rehabilitation)
Due April 17th
St. John’s Academy
Due April 25th
GMH Auxiliary
Due April 24th
Par Mar
Due April 30th
Pendleton County Emergency Rescue
Due April 30th
Grant Memorial Hospital (GMH)
Due July 1st
Pendleton Manor
Due May 4th
H. Pink Bowers
Due May 4th
Committee for Arts
Due April 30th
South Branch Ruritan
Due May 4th
ESN (Athlete)
Due to Mrs. Judy May 6th
Guy Propst (Athlete)
Due to Mrs. Judy May 6th
Kristi Jones (Female Athlete)
Due to Mrs. Judy May 6th
Pete Bodkin (Athlete attending WVU)
Due to Mrs. Judy May 6th
WVPE (Students majoring in Education)
Due to Mrs. Judy May 6th
Shentel Foundation
Due to June 15th
For more information or accessing applications, please contact Ali Judy, School Counselor by calling (304)358-2573 or via email at ali.judy@k12.wv.us


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SENIOR TIMELINE
A Helpful Tool to Keeping on Track!
August - December
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Compare Colleges & Make Campus Visits
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Submit Admission Applications (along with test scores & transcripts)
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Take ACT or SAT
January - February
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Apply for Financial Aid
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Complete FAFSA (after January 1st)
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Make Note of ALL Financial Aid Application Deadlines
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Research All Sources of Aid
March - May
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Make Final Decisions (Confer with Parents & Counselors)
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Submit Final Transcripts
