Underwood-Smith Teacher Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a West Virginia resident who are or will be enrolled on a full-time basis in an accredited institution of higher education in West Virginia pursuing a course of study leading to a teacher certificate at the pre-school, middle, or secondary level in West Virginia.

How to Apply

Apply directly through West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 1, 2027 deadline.

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