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The PACF is committed to increasing access to education and success for all students in our 11-county service area.
Thanks to PACF’s generous donors, we manage more than 200 scholarship funds all designed with one goal in mind: creating life-changing opportunities for the next generation of leaders. Together, these funds have made millions of dollars in awards possible, empowering students, like you, to achieve their academic goals and build brighter futures. Here is a listing of scholarship opportunities that are currently accepting applications.
The Women's Opportunity Fund - Linda Culp Memorial Scholarship supports working women seeking to advance in their profession and progress in their career path by completing their education or pursuing additional schooling.
You must meet the following criteria to apply:
Type of Student: Working women. Not recent high school graduates.
County of Residence: Applicants must reside in Wood, Wirt, Ritchie, Calhoun, Gilmer, Roane, Pleasants, Jackson, Mason, Doddridge, or Tyler counties in West Virginia or Meigs, Athens, or Washington counties in Ohio.
Application Opens: April 20, 2026
Application Deadline: June 1, 2026
Creating a plan is the first step for any scholarship application process. To help with your planning, here is a listing of all the Foundation's scholarship application processes.
Applying through the Foundation's Universal Application evaluates your eligibility for more than 200 scholarship funds. High school seniors AND current college students are encouraged to apply.
The 2026 PACF Universal Scholarship Application closed on February 28, 2026.
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If you have previously received a scholarship from the PACF that is renewable, you need to complete our renewal application to ensure the Foundation has your updated information.
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The Vasan family established this scholarship to award academic excellence. This scholarship provides an annual scholarship to graduating seniors from Parkersburg High School who have outstanding academic achievements and related academic activities and community service. This scholarship also honors Parkersburg High School teachers who have influenced and encouraged the recipients on their journey to academic excellence. Students will be notified at their Senior Awards Ceremony if selected.
Applicant meet the following criteria to apply:
This scholarship does not require a FAFSA student aid report.
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The Women's Opportunity Fund - Linda Culp Memorial Scholarship supports working women seeking to advance in their profession and progress in their career path by completing their education or pursuing additional schooling.
Applicant meet the following criteria to apply:
Application Timeline:
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