WV Scholar Program deadline extended

The deadline to submit an application to be considered for the MVB Bank West Virginia Scholar Program has been extended by one day.

Applications will be take online through Monday, April 8. The original deadline was midnight Sunday night, April 7.

High school juniors in the state are eligible.

For the fifth year, a full, four year scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan College in Buckhannon valued at $125,000 is on the line.  It will cover tuition, fees and room and board.

The second place prize is a four year, $5,000 scholarship to West Virginia Wesleyan.  The third place prize is a four year, $2,500 scholarship.

In addition to MVB Bank, West Virginia Wesleyan and MetroNews, the other sponsors are Brickstreet Insurance, Friends of Coal, the West Virginia Forestry Association and the West Virginia Education Association.

For more details on the MVB Bank West Virginia Scholar Program or to submit an application, you can go online to www.wvscholar.com.