Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

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Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship

Urgency: Low

A $1,000 scholarship for one student in Kentucky, Virginia, or West Virginia who is a first-generation student pursuing STEM through trade/vocational education. High school and undergraduate students are listed as eligible, and the application includes a 400-600 word essay.

Jan 24, 2027

289 days left

$1000

Award amount

16

Scholarship applicants

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • First-generation students in Kentucky, Virginia, or West Virginia
  • High school students planning trade or vocational STEM study
  • Undergraduate students in trade or vocational STEM programs

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award
  • One award listed
  • Deadline: 2027-01-24

Why apply

  • The award amount is clearly listed
  • The eligibility criteria are fairly specific, which can help students quickly tell if they fit
  • The deadline is well in the future based on the listing

Who can apply

  • Education level: high school or undergraduate
  • Type of education: trade or vocational
  • State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia
  • Major/career interest: STEM
  • Background: first-generation college student
  • The listing description also says students going to trade school or a traditional 2- or 4-year college for a STEM career may be eligible, with a focus on engineering

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

Upcoming

Study levels

High school senior, College junior, College senior, Adult / non-traditional student

Field of study

Agriculture and Related Sciences, Architecture and Related Services, Business Management and Marketing, Communication and Journalism, Construction Trades, Education, Engineering, Health Professions and Clinical Sciences, History, Legal Professions and Law Studies, Liberal Arts General Studies, Mathematics and Statistics, Mechanic and Repair Tech Technicians, Natural Resources and Conservation, Parks Recreation and Fitness Studies, Physical Sciences, Transportation and Materials Moving, Visual and Performing Arts

Number of awards

1

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Important checks

  • Verify whether traditional 2- or 4-year college STEM students are eligible, since the listing also emphasizes trade or vocational education
  • Confirm how the scholarship defines first-generation college student
  • Make sure your STEM interest and education path match the official listing before applying
  • Essay prompt asks what drew you to your career path and how you plan to make a difference through your career
  • Essay length listed: minimum 400 words, maximum 600 words

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Provider website is not listed
  • Winner payment method is not stated
  • How funds are paid is not stated
  • No detailed selection rubric is provided beyond criteria labels
  • No GPA requirement is stated
  • No citizenship or residency requirement beyond listed states is stated
  • No school enrollment verification details are stated

Red flags

  • Eligibility wording may be slightly mixed: one section says trade or vocational education, while another says trade school or a traditional 2- or 4-year college for STEM
  • Payment details are not stated
  • Application status details are not stated

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Answer both parts of the essay prompt: why you chose the career path and how you will make a difference
  • Keep your essay within the 400-600 word range
  • Clearly connect your goals to STEM and your planned education path

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

EssayShort answersSpecial eligibility
  • Essay prompt: What drew you to the career path you are pursuing, and how do you plan on making a difference through your career? Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
  • Education Level: High school or undergraduate Type of Education: Trade or vocational State: Kentucky, West Virginia, or Virginia Major/Career of Interest: STEM Background: First generation college student.
  • Trade skills are important for our society, and yet they are often overlooked.  Trades allow students to get a different type of education that will help them be successful in the career they are choosing.….

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Essay or written statement

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay answering what drew them to their career path and how they plan to make a difference through that career. The essay must be 400 to 600 words.

Award & payment

Amount: $1000

Number of awards: 1

Payout: Not stated on the listing

About the provider

Daelyn Chaney

Helping provide resources for educated workers of industry jobs that matter.

Overview

The Appalachian Region Vocational Scholarship is a $1,000 award from Daelyn Chaney. It supports a student in the Appalachian region pursuing a STEM-related path, with the listing emphasizing trade and vocational education and first-generation students.

Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

The listed award amount is $1,000.