Robert W. McCormick Scholarship
Scholarships of up to $10,000 per semester (less Pell and WV PROMISE aid) for graduates of Jefferson County, West Virginia public high schools with a B average and financial need who attend a West Virginia public college full time; apply by February 20 with school records, financial information, two recommendation letters and an essay. Renewable with a B average.
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Who can apply
- From Jefferson County, WV
- graduate of a public high school in Jefferson County, WV or B average required or must attend a West Virginia public college or university full time
- Shows financial need
- Lives or goes to school in West Virginia
- For seniors
Homeschool note: this award seems to need an accredited school, class rank or a school nomination. Ask the sponsor whether a homeschool transcript and a parent’s counselor letter are accepted; many say yes when asked.
How to apply
You’ll need an essay, recommendation letters, a transcript.
Open this listing in the Scholarship Finder for the application page and contact details. This foundation has no website; most small foundations take applications by mail or through the local high school’s counseling office. A short, polite letter asking for the application works well.
Is this legit?
Trust 80/100 Run by an IRS-registered charity that reports its scholarship grants on its annual tax filing. No red flags.
Source: IRS Form 990-PF (tax year 2024) · checked September 30, 2026. Sponsors change dates and amounts; confirm with the sponsor before you apply.
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