Scholarship of Distinction
Scholarship of Distinction Level 1
Value of Scholarship
Students initially offered this scholarship for fall 2022 or later may receive this scholarship while attending WVU at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Scholarship values differ depending on the campus and will be adjusted accordingly as students change campuses within the WVU system.
The following amounts are per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
- Morgantown: $4,000
- Beckley: $3,500
- Keyser: $3,000
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $2,000
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2023.
Students who meet the admission deadline will be considered for scholarships (or increases to scholarships if applicable) based on submission of new high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores if the information is updated on their WVU student record by January 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.
Please be aware that incoming students majoring in online programs of study are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Students beginning in on-campus majors in fall 2021 or later will lose their institutional scholarship eligibility if they switch to an online program of study at any point.
Students will be reviewed for both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship, then awarded the one of greater value. Students cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Scholarship of Distinction Level 2
Value of Scholarship
Students initially offered this scholarship for fall 2022 or later may receive this scholarship while attending WVU at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Scholarship values differ depending on the campus and will be adjusted accordingly as students change campuses within the WVU system.
The following amounts are per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
- Morgantown: $3,500
- Beckley: $3,000
- Keyser: $2,000
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $1,750
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2023.
Students who meet the admission deadline will be considered for scholarships (or increases to scholarships if applicable) based on submission of new high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores if the information is updated on their WVU student record by January 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.
Please be aware that incoming students majoring in online programs of study are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Students beginning in on-campus majors will lose their institutional scholarship eligibility if they switch to an online program of study at any point.
Students will be reviewed for both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship, then awarded the one of greater value. Students cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Scholarship of Distinction Level 3
Value of Scholarship
Students initially offered this scholarship for fall 2022 or later may receive this scholarship while attending WVU at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Scholarship values differ depending on the campus and will be adjusted accordingly as students change campuses within the WVU system.
The following amounts are per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
- Morgantown: $2,500
- Beckley: $2,000
- Keyser: $1,500
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $1,000
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2023.
Students who meet the admission deadline will be considered for scholarships (or increases to scholarships if applicable) based on submission of new high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores if the information is updated on their WVU student record by January 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.
Please be aware that incoming students majoring in online programs of study are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Students beginning in on-campus majors in fall 2021 or later will lose their institutional scholarship eligibility if they switch to an online program of study at any point.
Students will be reviewed for both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship, then awarded the one of greater value. Students cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Scholarship of Distinction Level 4
Value of Scholarship
Students initially offered this scholarship for fall 2022 or later may receive this scholarship while attending WVU at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Scholarship values differ depending on the campus and will be adjusted accordingly as students change campuses within the WVU system.
The following amounts are per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
- Morgantown: $1,500
- Beckley: $1,200
- Keyser: $1,000
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $750
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2023.
Students who meet the admission deadline will be considered for scholarships (or increases to scholarships if applicable) based on submission of new high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores if the information is updated on their WVU student record by January 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.
Please be aware that incoming students majoring in online programs of study are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Students beginning in on-campus majors in fall 2021 or later will lose their institutional scholarship eligibility if they switch to an online program of study at any point.
Students will be reviewed for both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship, then awarded the one of greater value. Students cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Scholarship of Distinction Level 5
Value of Scholarship
Students initially offered this scholarship for fall 2022 or later may receive this scholarship while attending WVU at Morgantown, Keyser, or Beckley. Scholarship values differ depending on the campus and will be adjusted accordingly as students change campuses within the WVU system.
The following amounts are per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
- Morgantown: $1,250
- Beckley: $1,000
- Keyser: $750
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $500
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2023.
Students who meet the admission deadline will be considered for scholarships (or increases to scholarships if applicable) based on submission of new high school transcripts or ACT/SAT scores if the information is updated on their WVU student record by January 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores.
Please be aware that incoming students majoring in online programs of study are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Students beginning in on-campus majors in fall 2021 or later will lose their institutional scholarship eligibility if they switch to an online program of study at any point.
Students will be reviewed for both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship, then awarded the one of greater value. Students cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.