Vasan Family Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Parkersburg Area Community Foundation

Award: $1,000–$9,000

Deadline: Mar 1, 2026

To offer various scholarships to support educational pursuits in the Parkersburg, West Virginia area. Qualifications: Applicants must be a Parkersburg high school senior; must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 4.0; must scores: ACT composite score of 32 out of 36 or SAT-1 score of 2100 out of 2400 or SAT -1 score of 1420 out of 1600; must be current college students; must be residents in the foundations service area: Calhoun, Doddridge, Gilmer, Jackson, Mason, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Wirt, and Wood Counties in West Virginia and Washington County, Ohio. Selection criteria: Selection will be based on committee criteria following: academics, activities/leadership, service, financial need, special circumstances; academic excellence course work - (math, science, computer science, history, art, music, English, etc.); high level of academics, with assessment of rigor to include the number of courses completed and level of each course (e.g., honors, AP, dual credit); high achievement in academic activities, academic competitions and clubs, research. How to apply: Applicants must submit online nomination form. Focus: General studies/Field of study not specified.

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