AEF AIR FORCE SPOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS
Up to 30 AEF Air Force Spouse Scholarships in the amount of $1000 each are offered by the Aerospace Education Foundation Education Office to spouses of Air Force active duty, Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve members.  The spouse can be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree.  For more information, call (703)247-5839 or visit AEF at www.afa.org

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CHAMPION PROGRAM
The Society has established the College Scholarship Program to assist childhood cancer survivors in reaching their educational goals. The Society's College Scholarship Program is open to any survivor of childhood cancer who will attend an accredited two or four year institution and diagnosed before the age of 19, and who are currently 25 and under. Applicants must be legal residents of Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. A recipient is awarded $1,000 for the first year and renewals may be awarded in the amount of $500. The maximum scholarship amount to one student will be four awards totaling $2,500. A completed application must be postmarked by April 15, 2006. For more information, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 -- 24 hours a day, seven days a week or e-mail at SA.College@cancer.org

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF WV PUBLIC HEALTH TRUST
Scholarships are available to students who are WV residents, attend colleges or universities in WV, major in a public health field, and attain a 3.2 GPA.  The student must also sign a promissory note that if they do not work in WV after graduation, they will repay the loan (3 months work in the State for every $1000 received).  The first year a student receives this scholarship the amount is $1000 ($500 each semester).  Thereafter, the renewal applicants receive $2000 per year (1000 each semester).  Applications are available in the financial aid office.  The deadline to apply is June 1.

DR I.E. BUFF MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are available to students with need attending WVU and first preference given to students enrolled in Health Sciences. Recipients must be graduates of a West Virginia High School.

BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN'S FOUNDATION (BPW)
Scholarship is available to female students 25 years of age or older and who demonstrates a clear career plan.  Student must be a citizen of the US, must have an expected family contribution of $2,500 or less as determined by completing the FAFSA by March 1, and be completing certification between December 1, 2007 and August 31, 2009.  Student must NOT be earning a MD, DDS or PhD. Scholarship applications are available starting Jan. 1 thru April 1.  Please visit BPW's website at http://www.bpwusa.org for additional information. 

CAMPUS DOOR "GREAT FUTURES START HERE" SCHOLARSHIP
Campus Door will be offering 100 scholarships of $1,000 each this academic year. To apply, simply vist campusdoor.com/scholarship. You may also contact Campus Door at 1-800-786-0002 for more details.

ELIZABETH RANDALL HARTMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship awarded to an outstanding female in a health sciences field. No application is necessary.

FORD FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS FOR MINORITIES
Provides approximately 60 predoctoral, 40 dissertation and 30 postdoctoral fellowships sponsored by the Ford Foundation and Administered by the National Research Council.  Additional information and application materials are available at national-academies.org/osep/fo. 

THE FOUNDATION OF MONONGALIA GENERAL HOSPITAL HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS
Scholarships available to students in the following career fields:  Pharmacy, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Nurse Practitioner, Dietitians, Speech Therapy, Physician Assistant (must have RN degree), Primary Care Physicians (graduate study), Nurse Midwifery and Physical Therapy.  Student must also be a resident in one of the following counties: Monongalia, Marion, Taylor, Preston, Wetzel, or Harrison counties of WV; Fayette or Green counties of PA.   Applications are available by contacting the Greater Morgantown Charitable Trust at (304) 292-3311.  Application and supporting documentation must be received by March 15, at The Foundation of Mon General Hospital.  The FAFSA must also be filed.

ROBERT W. GUNN BOOK SCHOLARSHIP/PUBLIC & COMMUNITY HEALTH
This endowment shall provide funds for the purchase of textbooks for students enrolled at WVU in the School of Medicine.  Recipient shall demonstrate academic promise and financial need.

HISPANIC DENTAL ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
Funded by Procter & Gamble Oral Care.  Scholarships awarded in the amounts of $1000 and $500 to entry-level Hispanic U.S. students who have been accepted into an accredited dental or dental hygiene program.  Application is available by contacting the Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-3706.  The application must be received by the Foundation no later than June 30th for dental students and July 14th for dental hygiene students. 

HOPEWORKS SCHOLARSHIP
Provides two, $1500 scholarships to Monongalia County, WV high school graduates who are regularly enrolled as undergraduate students.  Must demonstrate (a) need for financial assistance due to loss of parental support from death, divorce or loss of family income, (b) excellence, commitment and leadership through involvement in school and community organizations, and (c) high academic promise.  Funds come from the Greater Morgantown Community Trust (GMCT).  Applications are available by contacting the GMCT at (304) 296-3433.  Application deadline is March 23.

INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be an American Indian or Alaska Native.  Both full and part-time student opportunities are available.  If you would like further information regarding the benefits, policies and application information please contact (505) 248-4739 or (505) 248-4513.

INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF THE KING'S DAUGHTERS AND SONS HEALTH CAREER SCHOLARSHIPS
Available to students in at least their second year of medicine (MD), dentistry (DDS) or nursing and at least third year of pharmacy, physical or occupational therapy and medical technology. To request an application write to Ida Lyons, Director, Health Careers Scholarship Department, 736 Ardmore Lane, Shelbyville, KY 40065 stating the field and present level of study and enclosing a stamped, self addressed, business size envelope. Deadline to submit the scholarship application is April 1st.

JACK KENT COOKE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation offers scholarships to undergraduate and graduate students alike. To find out more about this scholarship and deadlines go to http://www.jackkentcookefoundation.org/

JOHN L LEWIS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarship awarded to relative of past or present member of United Steel Workers of America or United Mine Workers of America.  Awarded to capable and needy students.  Preference given to child, spouse, brother or sister of present or past union members. Must complete the FAFSA and John L. Lewis Scholarship Application by March 1^st.  Applications available by contacting the Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-3706.

LOYALTY PERMANENT ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP
The requirements are: 1) financial need, 2) adequate academic standing, 3) good citizenship, as demonstrated by the applicant's extracurricular activity, and 4) legal resident of WV.  Contact the WVU Alumni Association at the Erickson Alumni Center, PO Box 4269, Morgantown, WV 26506 (304) 293-4731 for additional information and application to apply.  Application deadline is March 1. 

THE LYON SCHOLARSHIP
In honor of WVU's first female graduate, this scholarship pays full room and board for one year to a female student from West Virginia.  Submit a written request to: Scholarship Committee, Attn.: S. Duncil, Admin. Assistant, Housing Administration, WVU, PO Box 6430, Morgantown, WV  26506-6430.  Application deadline is March 31st.  For more information, call (304) 293-4491.

MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
You could qualify for a Marine Scholarship if you are the son or daughter of a Marine on active duty or in the Reserve, former Marine or Marine Reservist who has received an Honorable Discharge, Medical Discharge, or who was killed while in service of our country, or the son or daughter of an active duty, reserve, or former U.S. Navy Corpsman who is serving or has served, with the U.S. Marine Corps and you are a senior in high school, high school graduate, currently enrolled as an undergraduate in an accredited college or university, or currently enrolled in a post high school accredited vocational/technical school and your 2005 family income is $63,000 or less. Scholarships range from $500 to $10,000. Graduating High School Seniors application deadline is March 1, 2006. All other students application deadlines are April 15, 2006. Application forms are available to download at www.mcsf.org

MCKAIG SCHOLARSHIP
Applicant must be a resident of Bedford or Somerset County, PA; Mineral or Hampshire County, WV; or Allegany or Garrett County, MD; and have obtained a high school education or equivalency thereof in any of these counties.  Must also be a full-time student at an accredited college or university in the United States.
Applications are available in the Financial Aid Office, located in room G111 HSN.  To be considered, applications and all pertinent information must be received at the McKaig Foundation by May 31.

EDWARD ARTHUR MELLINGER EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
The Mellinger Foundation is committed to the support of education, in accordance with the wishes of its founder.  Her goal was to provide an ongoing memorial to her brother, Edward A. Mellinger, who believed that education was of major significance to the progress of human society.  Accordingly, the Foundation devotes a major portion of its resources to providing scholarship and loan assistance to young men and women from western Illinois and eastern Iowa who attend colleges and universities throughout the nation.  For additional information and application, visit their website.

MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS
A maximum of three scholarship awards are made to freshman students.  This scholarship was designed to enhance ethnic and cultural diversity in residential living.  These scholarships pay one-half of the student's on-campus room and board for one year.  Submit a written request to: Scholarship Committee, Attn.: S. Duncil, Admin. Assistant, Housing Administration, WVU, PO Box 6430, Morgantown, WV  26506-6430.  Application deadline is March 31st.  For more information, call (304) 293-4491

ADDITIONAL WVU SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Other available scholarships include awards in areas of specialized performance, academic ability in designated field and extracurricular ability; international student awards; upper class achievement scholarships; and college/department awards.  For further information, call either the department responsible for your area of special interest or ability or the WVU Scholars Program at 1-800-344-9881 or (304) 293-4126.

THE PARKERSBURG AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
The Parkersburg Area Community Foundation has many scholarships for students from Wood, Parkersburg, and surrounding counties. The Foundation administers more than 98 Scholarship Endowment Funds established by individuals, companies, and organizations wanting to assist area students in these counties. Each scholarship fund has specific eligibility criteria and an application must be submitted before April 1st. To obtain an application and to see a list of these scholarships go to www.pacfwv.com

P.E.O INTERNATIONAL PEACE SCHOLARSHIP (IPS)
The IPS Fund was established in 1949 to provide scholarships for international women students to pursue graduate study in the US and Canada.  Visit their website for additional information.

P.E.O. PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION (PCE)
PCE Was established in 1973 to provide need based grants to women in the US and Canada whose education has been interrupted and who find it necessary to return to school to support themselves and/or their families.  Visit their website for additional information.

P.E.O. SCHOLAR AWARDS (PSA)
PSA was established in 1991 to provide substantial awards to women of the US and Canada who are pursuing advanced degrees or are engaged in advanced study and research at an accredited institution.  Visit their website for additional information.

PINE FAMILY FOUNDATION, INC.
This foundation was started and funded for the purpose of supporting research towards finding cures for incurable diseases.  The current focus being on Alzheimer's and AIDS.  Scholarships from $2,500 to $5,000 and grants from $10,000 to $20,000 are being provided to researchers and graduate students who are working towards a cure for these diseases.  For additional information and application to apply, contact the Pine Family Foundation, Inc. at (512) 467-6166.  The deadline for submitting scholarship or grant proposals to the foundation is March 15 of each year.

PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
This program is open to both U.S. Citizens and foreign citizens.  Students who hold or are pursuing a medical or dental degrees (M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S.) may be eligible to apply for fellowship support for study toward a Ph.D. or an Sc.D.  Application materials are available at national-academies.org/osep/fo. 

RELIEF FOR FAMILIES OF 9/11 VICTIMS
The September 11 Scholarship Alliance is coordinating scholarship funds created to assist families of people killed or permanently disabled in terrorist attacks on America on September 11, 2001, including airplane crews and passengers, World Trade Center and Pentagon workers and visitors, and relief workers - including fire fighters, law enforcement, port authority officers, and emergency medical personnel.  Scholarships are available for victims' dependent children, spouses, or domestic partners.  Each of the scholarship funds have policies and requirements.  Please see www.scholarships911.org for further information.

SALLIE MAE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS
American Dream Scholarship - Offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $5,000 to African-American students with demonstrated financial need. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, with a minimum 2.5 grade point average, who meet Pell Grant eligibility, and are enrolled full-time.

First in My Family Scholarship - Provides scholarship awards of $500 to $5,000 to Hispanic-American students who are the first in their family to attend college.

Unmeet Need Scholarship - Open to families with a combined income of less than $30,000, this program provides a "last dollor" resource of $1,000 to $3,800 when no other funds are available.

ARLENE G. AND LOUISE STONE SWIGER DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Provides a stipend of $12,000 plus payment of tuition.  Students beginning their doctoral study (PhD. or EdD) the succeeding fall semester or students in their first year of doctoral study are eligible for these awards.  Must be US Citizen.  Applications may be obtained from the Office of Graduate Education, WVU, PO Box 6203, Morgantown, WV  26506.  Application Deadline is February 15th.

TALBOTS WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Talbots has established a unique national $100,000 scholarship program for women who earned their high school diploma or GED at least 10 years ago and who are now seeking a college degree.  Applicants must have at least two semesters (24 credit hours or more) remaining to complete their undergraduate degree as of the 2006 fall academic term. Applications can be obtained in the Office of Financial Aid or by going to the website at http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp Any questions regarding the program or the application process may be directed to Scholarship America at (507) 931-1682.  Application deadline is January 2, 2007.

THIRD WAVE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP 
Available to full and part time female students age 30 and under.  Must demonstrate financial need.  Must be involved in the social justice movement, working on issues such as racism, homophobia, sexism or other institutional injustices.  Application deadline is May 1 for Fall cycle and November 1 for Spring cycle.  Contact the Financial Aid Office at (304) 293-3706 for an application, or contact the Third Wave Foundation for questions and/or application at 212-338-1898 or e-mail: thirdwave-@aol.com.

THOMAS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship may be awarded to a full time or a part time student pursuing a degree in a health care field.  The applicant must:  1) provide proof of at  least a 2.75 grade point average; 2) have volunteered a minimum of 75 hours in a health care facility.  Special consideration will be given to persons who have volunteered at Thomas Memorial Hospital; 3) be a resident of WV; 4) provide appropriate tax and personal reference information.  Application packets are available through the Financial Aid Office or the Education Services Department, Thomas Memorial Hospital, 4605 MacCorkle Avenue, SW, South Charleston, WV  25309.  Application deadline is May 1.  For more information contact the Volunteer Services Office at (304) 766-3788. 

TUITION SCHOLARSHIP FOR CHILDREN OF CLASSIFIED STAFF
A qualified applicant must meet all of the following requirements:  a child of a current full-time WVU classified employee; be a legal dependent as defined by the IRS; a student in good standing at WVU or accepted for admission to WVU.  The scholarship is for undergraduate students only.  The criteria for selection of this scholarship is evidence of financial need as the primary criteria with academic performance, being the secondary criteria.  Academic performance will be evaluated on grade point average and also on ACT or SAT scores for incoming freshmen.  Applicants not receiving other gift aid at least equal to tuition and fees will be given priority consideration.  Scholarships will be awarded by a selection committee.  To be considered, applicants must file a FAFSA, along with the Tuition Scholarship Application for Children of Classified Staff, which can be obtained from the Staff Council Office, PO Box 6850, Morgantown, WV  26506-6850. Application deadline is May 1.

TYLENOL SCHOLARSHIPS
Tylenol is offering scholarships to students in health-related fields. To find out more information and apply go to Tylenol.com/scholarship The deadline for application is September 30, 2007.

USA FUNDS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
USA Funds will award renewable scholarships to students with financial need.  They plan to award up to $3 million in new scholarships next year to full-time and half-time undergraduate students and full-time graduate students who have an annual adjusted gross family income of $35,000 or less.  Other criteria to be considered include citizenship, past academic performance and potential, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, work experience and career and educational aspirations and goals.  Up to 50 percent of the awards will go to students who are either members of an ethnic group or who are physically disabled.  Applications will be accepted through March 15.  Program details and an application may be found online.  Questions regarding this program may be directed to the USA Funds Scholarship program, Tel. 1-800-537-4180.

RUTH H. WARMAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Scholarships offered to students in the WVU School of Medicine.  Must file FAFSA by March 1.

WEST VIRGINIA RURAL PRIMARY CARE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
Program is funded by the Bureau of Primary Care, Department of Health & Human Services.  Administered locally by the West Virginia University Office of Rural Health to provide stipends to medical, dental, nurse practitioner, nurse midwife, physician assistant or clinical psychology students for the time spent in rural areas completing clinical rotations.  Dental students must have completed one month at a rural site.  All students must have completed one year of training in a certified program.  Students must apply and be recommended by one of the West Virginia Rural Health Education Partnership Consortium sites.  For additional information, contact Jacki Masi at WVU Office of Rural Health, PO Box 9003, Morgantown, WV 26506.  Telephone:  (304) 293-1783 Email:  jmasiraz@wvu.edu

WV UNITED HEALTH SYSTEMS HP SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarships are offered through the United Hospital Center (UHC)  to students from Harrison and Doddridge counties in WV.  Applicant must be accepted as a student in medicine, osteopathy, dentistry or veterinary science; or be enrolled in an accredited state training program for nurses, mid-level practitioners or allied health personnel. Applicant must also demonstrate financial need, personal leadership and community service.  An interview with the selection committee may be requested.  Recipient will need to practice in WV following graduation or training for a minimum of one year for each year the scholarship was received; otherwise, the scholarship converts to a loan with interest. Students should contact the UHC in February to request application.  Deadline to apply is April 1st.  Contact the UHC at (304) 624-2231 for application and additional information.