Freshman Scholarships for Residents of West Virginia for Spring 2023
Current scholarship information and values pertain to incoming freshmen for spring 2023 and is not retroactive to previous classes or currently enrolled students. Students entering WVU prior to the spring 2023 semester may have been offered different scholarships and/or amounts. Future students may also have different criteria or values.
For consideration, students must be admitted by the deadlines listed for each scholarship. Please review all deadlines carefully.
West Virginia University awards numerous academic scholarships to incoming freshmen. Please note that West Virginia students may also be eligible for the Promise Scholarship, which is offered by the State of West Virginia. Around 1,400 students in the current freshman class are Promise Scholars. More than 2,500 Promise scholars are also returning for their sophomore, junior, and senior years.
Automatic Consideration Based on Admission
- Scholarship of Distinction
- Go First Scholarships
- Dean and Excellence Scholarships for Morgantown
- Departmental Scholarships
- WVU System Connection Grant
Separate Application Required
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WVU Dependent Education Scholarship
- WVU Medicine Employee Dependent Tuition Benefit
- State Scholarships and Grants
- Study Abroad Scholarships
- Private Scholarships
- Departmental Scholarships
- Waivers
Top Facts
- Scholarships offers are made on an ongoing basis beginning approximately by December for the upcoming academic year.
- Scholarship amounts may be affected if students are receiving additional financial aid or assistance. See our Scholarship FAQs webpage for information on receiving multiple scholarships and/or aid.
- You may also qualify for other financial resources to assist with educational expenses. For priority consideration, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to March 1. To receive a complete financial aid and scholarship offer from WVU as quickly as possible, we encourage students to file the FAFSA when it becomes available on October 1.
See our Scholarship FAQs for information on applying for scholarships, scholarship offers, summer, and more. See our Renewal Requirements webpage for information that institutional scholarship/grant recipients need to know about maintaining their scholarship for future academic years as well as deferral and leave of absence information.
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, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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 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, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Go First Scholarships
Go First Scholarship 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: $3,500
- Beckley: $3,000
- Keyser: $2,200
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $1,800
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Go First Scholarship 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: $2,500
- Beckley: $2,200
- Keyser: $1,600
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $1,300
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Go First Scholarship 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: $1,500
- Beckley: $1,300
- Keyser: $950
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $800
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Go First Scholarship 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: $1,250
- Beckley: $1,100
- Keyser: $800
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $650
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Go First Scholarship 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: $750
- Beckley: $650
- Keyser: $450
The following amounts are per year for up to two undergraduate years or completion of an associate degree – whichever comes first.
- Keyser: $350
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Offers are based on high school GPA. Begin your scholarship estimate.
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.
Dean and Excellence Scholarships for Morgantown
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Dean’s Scholarship Level 1
Value of Scholarship
$2,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Chambers College of Business and Economics or the Reed College of Media.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design Dean’s Scholarship Level 2
Value of Scholarship
$1,500 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Chambers College of Business and Economics or the Reed College of Media.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Engineering Excellence Level 1 Scholarship
Value of Scholarship
$2,500 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources
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.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Engineering Excellence Level 2 Scholarship
Value of Scholarship
$2,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources.
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.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
John Chambers College of Business and Economics Dean’s Scholarship Level 1
Value of Scholarship
$2,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Chambers College of Business and Economics.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design or the Reed College of Media.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
John Chambers College of Business and Economics Dean’s Scholarship Level 2
Value of Scholarship
$1,500 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Chambers College of Business and Economics.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design or the Reed College of Media.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Reed College of Media Dean’s Scholarship Level 1
Value of Scholarship
$2,000 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Reed College of Media.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Chambers College of Business and Economics or the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.
Reed College of Media Dean’s Scholarship Level 2
Value of Scholarship
$1,500 per year for up to four undergraduate years or completion of a bachelor’s degree – whichever comes first.
How to Apply & Deadlines
Must be admitted to WVU as a first-time freshman by December 1, 2022.
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, 2023.
Eligibility
Students must stay within an academic major offered by the Reed College of Media.
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 initially awarded this scholarship for Fall 2018 or later may be eligible for a similar scholarship should they change their major into the Chambers College of Business and Economics or the Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design.
Offers are based on high school GPA and test scores. Begin your scholarship estimate.
Renewal Information
Review renewal requirements for all scholarships.