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PROMISE Scholarship Program |
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Merit-Based Scholarship |
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Until March 1 |
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More Information
Application |
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West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 Kanawha Blvd E.
Suite 700
Charleston,
West Virginia
25301
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West Virginia PROMISE (Providing Real Opportunities for Maximizing In-state Student Excellence) is a merit-based scholarship program designed to keep qualified students in West Virginia by making college affordable.
A student must attain an ACT composite score of 22 with a minimum sub-score of 20 in each of the four subject areas (math, science, English and reading); or a combined SAT score of 1020 with at least a minimum sub-score of 490 in the critical reading section and 480 in the math section. Scores cannot be combined from multiple test administrations. The highest scores will be accepted from one, single test date.
A student must graduate with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (grade point average) or whatever is locally considered a "B" average (weighted grades may be used). In addition, the student needs to graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA in his/her core classes3. Dual credit courses will count towards the high school core classes33 (if applicable) and overall GPAs.