The Appalachian Scholars Contest invites all WVU undergraduate students to submit creative works, research and scholarship, or Share Your Science projects focused on Appalachia. The first-place winner in each category will receive $300 and an award certificate, be recognized during Mountaineer Week, and be featured on the SpeakWrite website. Submit by Friday, October 9, 2026, at https://tinyurl.com/bu6r2uzb.