HB5607

Expanding the amount of promise scholarship funds awarded to persons majoring in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

Introduced·2/16/26
Intr Text

Expands PROMISE scholarship funds for STEM majors in West Virginia.

The bill amends the PROMISE Scholarship Program to increase the annual award for students majoring in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields to cover full tuition and room and board. The scholarship amount is determined by the commission and must not exceed the actual cost of tuition. The bill also outlines eligibility criteria, including academic performance and community service requirements. The total cost of all scholarships awarded cannot exceed the funds available to the commission in any fiscal year.

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Education Committee
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History

Feb 16

House

Filed for introduction

Feb 16

House

To Education then Finance

Feb 16

House

Introduced in House