2026 Scholarship Application

  • Applications will open on Monday, February 2, 2026
Online Form

Eligibility:

  • Students must reside, be attending or have attended high school in Randolph, Pocahontas or Webster County, WV.
  • High school seniors, returning college undergraduates , and career/technical training students are all eligible.
  • If you have questions about whether or not you qualify, please contact us at 304-572-8500 or email [email protected]
  • Previous scholarship recipients must re-apply every year to remain eligible.

 

Submission Deadline is Saturday, March 14, 2026

Following the application deadline, the Foundation will forward all completed applications and related documents to our Selection Committee for consideration. All applicants will be notified in early May 2026.

Application Process:

Complete the online application and attach all supporting documents. Website submissions are strongly encouraged. If you are unable to apply online, please contact us to request a paper application.

Applicant must submit each of the following items:

  • A complete application form, including a 100 word personal statement. This statement should note your educational and career aspirations, but focus primarily on what you would most like the committee to know about you as an applicant.
  • An official and recent high school or college transcript with cumulative grade point average.
  • An official document detailing your ACT, SAT or the WIN Career Readiness score.
  • If you are enrolled in a non-traditional curriculum or trade school where these scores may not apply, simply note as much on your application.

General Information

The Snowshoe Foundation advocates for the pursuit of higher education as well as career and technical training within Pocahontas, Randolph, and Webster counties of West Virginia. We support individuals with the desire to better both themselves and their community. Scholarship awards will be made on the basis of merit, individual accomplishments, and evidence of leadership. Financial need and other special circumstances may also be considered.

Support from the Snowshoe Foundation is given in the form of cash grants. Scholarship Grants from the Foundation can be used for tuition, books, and housing. Funding may also be used for other supplies that may be needed, such as computers, calculators, tools, and other supplies. Funding is provided for undergraduate, technical, and career education. We welcome applications for all types of education and training. Scholarships may be awarded up to $3,000.

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.

-Benjamin Franklin

Breaking Down Barriers to Quality College Education

Snowshoe Foundation Scholarships reduce financial hardship on students and families. The funding that we provide helps eliminate one of the most common barriers to pursuit of a quality college education. We strive to provide academic and professional development opportunities to give back to local communities. Generous donations from local businesses and residents enable our Foundation to continue to provide much-needed opportunities in our rural mountain communities. Scholarships are awarded at our annual Winter Benefit Dinner.

It is very important to know who you are.
To make decisions. To show who you are.

-Malala Yousafzai

Help Support the Snowshoe Foundation’s Grant Program

If you are interested in supporting our grant program, please consider participating in one of the five main fundraisers that we hold during the year. We also accept direct donations.

Benefit Dinner

September 20, 2025
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Annual Snowshoe Foundation Golf Tournament

Friday, June 6th, 2025
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Treasure on the Mountain Raffle

Saturday, August 8th 2026
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Dave Dekema Holiday Toy Drive

Holidays 2025
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