Gay R. Larsen Scholarship
College scholarships for high school graduates living in West Virginia's Northern Panhandle (Ohio, Marshall, Brooke and Hancock counties); apply online with ACT/SAT scores, class rank, GPA, activities and a 100-word essay by the last business day in February. Renewable; 34 awards last year averaging about $2,500.
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Who can apply
- From Ohio County, WV or Marshall County, WV or Brooke County, WV or Hancock County, WV
- 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.
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Is this legit?
Trust 90/100 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.
Listed for: West Virginia. See all 7,344 scholarships or the ones that welcome homeschoolers.
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