West Virginia PTA awards several $500 scholarships each year to graduating seniors at West Virginia high schools with at least a 2.0 GPA. Applicants submit an official transcript, a one-page Long-Term Goals essay, a one-page PTA Reflection, and up to three one-page letters of recommendation from people such as teachers, community leaders, or job supervisors. PTA membership is not listed as a requirement in the official rules. The scholarship is paid by check directly to the recipient's approved school for tuition and educational expenses only.
Eligibility
DemographicsAny West Virginia public high school senior; the official rules do not list PTA membership as a requirement.
Applying
Several $500 scholarships are awarded each year; WV PTA does not publish an exact count.