B-UHS students receive Highlands Scholarships to Davis & Elkins

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ELKINS, W.Va. – Davis & Elkins College recently presented two Buckhannon Upshur High School seniors with Highlands Scholarships totaling $156,000 over four years. From left are, Emily Adams and Heather Humphrey.

Davis & Elkins College invests $5.4 million annually in West Virginia students through the Highlands Scholars program. West Virginia public, private and home-schooled graduates who have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA could qualify to receive between $60,000 and $80,000 in scholarships over a four-year period.

To learn more, visit www.dewv.edu/highlandswv/ or call 304-637-1230.

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