War Orphans Education Program

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be the child of a veteran who died during wartime service or from an illness or injury resulting from wartime service. Applicant must be between ages 16 to 23, a West Virginia resident, attend a state-supported school in West Virginia, and maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.

How to Apply

Apply directly through West Virginia Division of Veterans Affairs's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the December 1, 2026 deadline.

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