# West Virginia Nursing Scholarship program

> Amount varies from West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission. Deadline Jun 1, 2027.

- Edition: Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition
- Page: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-nursing-scholarship-program
- Provider: West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission (State)
- Award: Amount varies
- Deadline: Deadline Jun 1, 2027
- State list: https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/state/wv
- Official page: https://www.cfwv.com/financial-aid/wv-nursing-scholarship-program/
- Last verified by CollegesRef: Nov 6, 2026

## About this scholarship

The West Virginia Nursing Scholarship program, administered by the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission, supports students pursuing specific nursing credentials. Eligible applicants must be enrolled in a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, a Registered Nurse (RN) program, an LPN teaching certificate program, or a master's or doctoral nursing program. Recipients must agree to fulfill a service obligation by working in the nursing field within West Virginia after completing their studies. 

To apply for this financial aid opportunity, students must submit their applications through their West Virginia Student Aid Management (WVSAM) account. The application window is open each award year from April 15th through June 1st. While the scholarship is state-funded, applicants should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to establish their overall financial aid profile. LPN and pre-RN students expecting to reach their program midpoint in the upcoming academic year must apply during the standard window, while post-RN and graduate students can apply at any point in their studies.

## Who can apply

- Residents of: WV
- Education level: Undergraduate, Graduate student
- Year: College 1st year, College 2nd year, College 3rd year, College 4th year, Graduate
- Applicants must be pursuing an LPN, RN, LPN teaching certificate, or a master's or doctoral nursing program, and must agree to complete a service obligation in West Virginia after graduation.

## How to apply

Submit an application online through your West Virginia Student Aid Management (WVSAM) account during the open application window.

## Related scholarships

- [West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-promise-scholarship): Up to $5,500
- [WV STEM Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/wv-stem-scholarship): Up to $3,000
- [West Virginia Higher Education Grant](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/west-virginia-higher-education-grant): Amount varies
- [The Future is Yours West Virginia Child Scholarship](https://www.collegesref.com/scholarships/the-future-is-yours-west-virginia-child-scholarship): Up to $1,000

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Always confirm amounts, rules and deadlines on the official page before applying.