August 25th, 2025 by WCBC Radio

First semester funding is available for West Virginia Hope Scholarship student participants to use for the 2025-2026 academic year.  Though the deadline for the full amount was in June, new Hope students who apply by September 15th will receive 75%, 50% between September 16th and November 30th, and 25% December 1st through February 28th.  Information is available at hopescholarshipwv.gov.