PROMISE Scholarship
PROMISE is a merit-based state scholarship for West Virginia residents entering a participating institution in the state. For the class of 2027, the portal sets March 1, 2027, as the joint deadline for the PROMISE application and FAFSA. Applicants must graduate from a West Virginia high school, meet the required continuous residency rules for themselves and, when applicable, a parent or guardian; the portal also specifies in-state high-school coursework requirements. The publ
About PROMISE Scholarship
PROMISE is a merit-based state scholarship for West Virginia residents entering a participating institution in the state. For the class of 2027, the portal sets March 1, 2027, as the joint deadline for the PROMISE application and FAFSA. Applicants must graduate from a West Virginia high school, meet the required continuous residency rules for themselves and, when applicable, a parent or guardian; the portal also specifies in-state high-school coursework requirements.
The published academic path for this cohort combines a 3.0 high-school GPA with an ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1080; check the cohort page for superscore rules and testing dates. Initial awards target students entering as full-time first-year students within the permitted period after graduation. The scholarship may be up to $5,500 per year or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less, at in-state institutions.
The award has renewal conditions: students must remain full time, complete required credits, meet the GPA standard, and follow program rules. It cannot be used for out-of-state enrollment and does not automatically pay housing or meals. Complete the CFWV forms, arrange for the school to send transcripts and official scores, and save the FAFSA confirmation. If a score is pending on March 1, current instructions encourage applying before the deadline and linking valid results once processed.
Who it serves and what it can cover: PROMISE is a merit-based state scholarship for West Virginia residents entering a participating institution in the state. For the class of 2027, the portal sets March 1, 2027, as the joint deadline for the PROMISE application and FAFSA. Applicants must graduate from a West Virginia high school, meet the required continuous residency rules for themselves and, when applicable, a parent or guardian; the portal also specifies in-state high-school coursework requirements. The published academic path for this cohort combines a 3.0 high-school GPA with an ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1080; check the cohort page for superscore rules and testing dates. Initial awards target students entering as full-time first-year students within the permitted period after graduation. The scholarship may be up to $5,500 per year or tuition and mandatory fees, whichever is less, at in-state institutions.
How to apply or get help: The award has renewal conditions: students must remain full time, complete required credits, meet the GPA standard, and follow program rules. It cannot be used for out-of-state enrollment and does not automatically pay housing or meals. Complete the CFWV forms, arrange for the school to send transcripts and official scores, and save the FAFSA confirmation. If a score is pending on March 1, current instructions encourage applying before the deadline and linking valid results once processed. For case-specific questions, contact the program or financial-aid office named on its official page.
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