Scholarships

West Virginia University in Morgantown disbursed more than $114 million in scholarships in 2018-2019.

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 2020 and Spring 2021: Resident, Non-Resident
• Incoming international undergraduate:
• Fall 2020 and Spring 2021: Non-Resident
• Incoming (first-time) transfer undergraduate:
• Fall 2020 and Spring 2021: Resident, Non-Resident

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Other Scholarship Opportunities within the University

These scholarships may require a separate application.

• Departmental Scholarships
• Leadership Scholarship
• Diversity Scholarship
• Study Abroad Scholarships

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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

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Scholarships for Dependents of Employees of WVU or WVU Medicine

These scholarships require a separate application.

• WVU Dependent Education Scholarship
• WVU Medicine Employee Dependent Tuition Benefit

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