Eligibility

• (Up to 5) $500 scholarships may be awarded to Putnam County students in 2024.

  Open to students being homeschooled in Putnam County, WV and/or enrolled in one of the specified schools in Putnam County, WV. *Applicants must be a graduating senior.*

  Scholarships may be awarded to students attending public high schools including:

  - Hurricane High School

  - Winfield High School

  - Poca High School

  - Buffalo High School

  Scholarships may be awarded to students attending private high schools including:

  - Teays Valley Christian School

  - Calvary Baptist Academy

  - Mountain State Christian School

  Again, Scholarships may be awarded to students being homeschooled in Putnam County, WV.

  All graduating students must be 17-19 years of age to qualify.

  Participating students must have maintained no less than a 2.0 GPA to qualify for a scholarship opportunity. 

Application Process

• Video— All applicants must review the Putnam Wellness Coalition (PWC) educational video (approximately 2 hours in length), complete the pre and post-surveys, and write a short essay.  The link to the video: https://youtu.be/kriXKrQuKhY. 

• Pre and Post Survey– Complete the pre and post-surveys and submit the short essay.

  • Pre-Video quiz: https://forms.gle/bWuRwuSxpmsJvZKPA

  • Post-Video quiz: https://forms.gle/o3AiUx7QKdxMTJs27

• Short Essay—Please describe significant points that were made in the video segments and how you, as a student, will use the information to help yourself and others in the future.  Include how you plan to encourage others living in a situation similar to yours.

• Please complete this form and attach it with all supporting documentation. Failure to complete any part of the application, the video series, and its pre/post quizzes may result in disqualification.

• Once complete, please print the pre/post quiz results, this application, your completed essay, and the letters of recommendation to Putnam Wellness Coalition-P.O. Box 450 Hurricane, WV 25526. All entries must be postmarked by April 22, 2024.

• Questions or concerns? Email Evan Young: evan@regionalfrn.org

Essay Guidelines:  12 pt. font, Times New Roman, 1.5 spaced, 1” margins, no less than 750 words

At the top of the page, flush left, please include the following:

• List your full name

• Name of the school currently attending

• Specify if attending public, private, or homeschool

• Current Grade Point Average (GPA)

• Address and phone number

• Email address

• Whether you are interested in attending a college, university, or trade school 

• Field of interest you wish to pursue

Mail completed essay, pre, and post-surveys, along with a letter of recommendation from the current educational facility to the Putnam Wellness Coalition Scholarship at P.O. Box 450 Hurricane, WV 25526.  Applications are due no later than April 22, 2024.

Selection Process for Scholarships

• PWC Board Members will review all applications accompanied by the required supporting materials.

• Applicants will be scored using a point system based on the quality of the content of the essay, the student’s academic performance, and the review of the letters of recommendation.

• All decisions by the PWC Board of Directors are final, and any attempts by applicants to lobby or persuade the members during the process will result in immediate disqualification.

Notice of Academic Scholarship

Notice to scholarship finalists will be sent via email to the address provided on the application.

• PWC will require final enrollment verification from the college, university, or trade school of choice, and a signature for a promotional release. The scholarship is not officially awarded until the finalists return the required documents.

• The scholarship payment will be made directly to the college, university, or trade school on behalf of the students. 

• Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a case-by-case basis if extenuating circumstances are demonstrated.