Apply for the Promise Scholarship

High school students should apply by the deadline, even if qualifying test scores or grades have not been achieved yet. Qualifying scores and grades will be linked to the application on file once received and processed.

The 2026 Promise application deadline was March 1, 2026. Late applications are accepted, but awards are contingent upon available funding. Late 2026 applicants may qualify for an award beginning Spring 2027.

All applicants must submit a completed 2026-2027 FAFSA by the March 1, 2026, deadline to be eligible. A student’s FAFSA must meet the conditions for processing by the deadline.

The 2026-2027 FAFSA is currently available to complete at StudentAid.gov/FAFSA.

The 2026-2027 Promise Application opens October 1, 2025. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

You must create a West Virginia Student Aid Management (WVSAM) account, verify your email address, then log in to submit your Promise Scholarship application.

It can take a day or so after submitting your application for it to link to information, such as your FAFSA, grades or test scores, already in our system. You can log in later and check the status of meeting requirements.

*If you do not have a WVSAM Account, you will need to create one. After creating the account, you will be sent an email (may be in your junk/spam) with a link to create your password then log in. Once logged in, navigate to the My Applications section, click New and select Promise Scholarship then hit Next.

Check out these quick tutorials showing you how to complete the 2026 Promise Scholarship application and how to check your application status later.

The Summer Promise application opens March 15 and has a May 15 priority deadline. Applications may be submitted after May 15 until the final June 15 deadline.

Click here for details about Summer Promise eligibility and to apply.