Scholarships
West Virginia University in Morgantown disbursed more than $133 million in scholarships in 2019-2020.
Scholarships are a type of gift aid. They are offered based on a variety of criteria such as academic merit, financial need, leadership, and service. Gift aid usually does not need repaid.
Institutional Scholarships
You are automatically considered for most institutional scholarships based upon admission.
- Incoming (first-time) freshmen:
- Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: Resident, Non-Resident
- Spring 2021: Resident, Non-Resident
- Incoming international undergraduate:
- Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: Non-Resident
- Spring 2021: Non-Resident
- Incoming (first-time) transfer undergraduate:
- Fall 2021 and Spring 2022: Resident, Non-Resident
- Spring 2021: Resident, Non-Resident
Other Scholarship Opportunities within the University
These scholarships may require a separate application.
External or Private Scholarships
These scholarships require a separate application.
- WV PROMISE Scholarship (residents of West Virginia only)
- Other State Scholarships and Grants
- Private Scholarships
- Waivers
- Osher Reentry Scholarship for Nontraditional Students
Scholarships for Dependents of Employees of WVU or WVU Medicine
These scholarships require a separate application.