Tam and Betsy Vannoy Memorial Scholarship
Tam and Betsy Vannoy Memorial Scholarship
The Tam and Betsy Vannoy Memorial Scholarship offers $3000 to support students from West Virginia pursuing higher education. The application deadline is May 29, 2026.
May 29, 2026
49 days left
$3000
Award amount
85
Scholarship applicants
2
Requirements
Who can apply
- Must be a resident of West Virginia
- Open to high school seniors, undergraduates, and post-secondary trade school students
Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.
Quick facts
Status
_published
Study levels
high_school_senior
Number of awards
1
Payout method
Not stated on the listing
Before you apply
AI guidanceThings to double-check on the official page.
Important checks
- Ensure residency in West Virginia
- Prepare an essay (400-600 words) on how your personal journey or service to others has shaped your educational goals
Missing or unclear on the listing
- Specific payout method details
Red flags
- Payout method not stated
Next steps
AI guidanceA short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.
- Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
- Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
- Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
- Apply through the official site linked above.
Application tips
AI guidanceListing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.
- Start your essay early to meet the 400-600 word requirement
- Highlight personal experiences and community service in your essay
Key requirements (3)
Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.
- Essay prompt: How has your personal journey or your service to others shaped your current goal of pursuing higher education? Essay requirements: min length 400, max length 600.
- State: West Virginia Education Level: High school senior, undergraduate, post- secondary trade school.
- Tam and Betsy Vannoy grew up in the small town of Welch, West Virginia. Tam proudly served in the United States Army during WWII, graduated from West Virginia University (WVU) with a degree in journalism, and remained an avid, lifelong WVU mountaineer sports fan….
Required documents
Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.
- Essay or written statement
Applying
Submit an essay (400-600 words) on your personal journey or service to others by May 29, 2026.
Award & payment
Amount: $3000
Number of awards: 1
Payout: Not stated on the listing
About the provider
Fighting student debt, especially in states such as West Virginia, where some of the brightest students must overcome financial hardship to pursue higher education.
Overview
This scholarship supports West Virginia students pursuing higher education with a $3000 award. Deadline: May 29, 2026.
Sponsor & application
Information last verified Apr 9, 2026.
Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.