March 26th, 2024 by WCBC Radio
Current high school seniors who are interested in becoming teachers in West Virginia have until April 8 to apply for the state’s newest and most prestigious scholarship, the Underwood-Smith Teaching Scholars Program. This scholarship provides up to $10,000 per year – or $40,000 total – for 25 new scholars each year. Earlier this year, the program was in danger of ending when it was discovered that funding for new scholarships was not available. Governor Jim Justice made sure to put funding in the state’s budget as the General Assembly met in Charleston…
