Friends of Coal Scholarships

Eligibility

Friends of Coal Scholarships, with an application deadline in April, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

Friends of Coal Ladies Auxiliary has been awarding traditional and nontraditional scholarships to high school students since 2014. Any student related to someone who is currently or previously employed in the coal industry is eligible to apply for a scholarship. There are two categories: the Traditional Scholarship and Nontraditional Scholarship. The traditional scholarship is for those who will attend a four-year college or university. The student must have a 3.0 grade point average or better at graduation, have achieved a score of 20 or higher on the ACT or 1400 or higher on the SAT; and be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship. The student must have a mother, father, step-mother, step-father, sister, brother, grandmother or grandfather who has been employed, is currently employed in a coal-related industry. The Nontraditional Scholarship is for students wishing to attend a community or technical college. The student must be able to demonstrate a financial need for the scholarship. The student must have a mother, father, step-mother, step-father, sister, brother, grandmother or grandfather who has been employed, or is currently employed in a coal related industry. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.