Over 92% of freshmen receive grants or scholarships.
We award scholarships based on criteria like academic merit, financial need, leadership and service. In-state and out-of-state students — including test-optional applicants — can qualify. And best of all, some scholarships “stack,” which means you can get more than one.
See what scholarships you could receive (and how to qualify).
How to Apply WVU Scholarships More Ways to SaveWhen you apply to WVU, we automatically consider you for merit scholarships. The Climb Higher Scholarship is offered based on high school grade point average (GPA) — and only for the highest level, GPA plus ACT or SAT scores.
|
In-State Amount |
Out-of-State Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 (3.8+ GPA and ACT ≥30 or SAT ≥1360) | $5,000
|
$17,000 |
| Level 2 (3.8+ GPA) | $3,500
|
$14,000
|
| Level 3 (3.5-3.79 GPA) | $2,500
|
$11,000 |
| Level 4 (3.0-3.49 GPA) | $1,500
|
$8,000
|
Note: We use a weighted GPA if provided on the high school transcript. WVU rounds high school GPAs to the second decimal point (e.g., 4.195 is rounded up to 4.2 while 4.19 stays at 4.19). Applies to WVU Morgantown. Learn more at financialaid.wvu.edu.
Our merit scholarships are:
Go in depth and learn more about WVU scholarships.
In-State Scholarships Out-of-State Scholarships on WVU Financial Aid
You may also be eligible for other scholarships within the University. Application procedures and deadlines vary by scholarship.
No additional application required.
The WVU Pledge is a new scholarship program that will automatically be offered to fall 2024 incoming freshman students who are West Virginia Promise Scholarship recipients and meet eligibility criteria.
Learn about WVU Pledge ScholarshipsRequires a separate application.
Leadership Scholarships are offered to students who’ve achieved the highest levels of honor or leadership within certain nationally acclaimed organizations (4-H, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, etc.).
Learn about Leadership ScholarshipsMay require a separate application.
Many WVU academic units offer scholarships to students in certain majors. Some are available to first-time freshman students; others are for returning students (sophomores, juniors and seniors).
Learn about Departmental or College ScholarshipsCommon questions and answers about WVU first-time freshman scholarships. Need to update your GPA or test score?
Sources outside WVU, such as federal and state programs, can help fund your education.
The FAFSA is available to all students. WVU's priority deadline for the FAFSA is March 1 and our FAFSA code is 003827.
Complete FAFSA Net Price CalculatorThe Promise Scholarship is sponsored by the state of West Virginia. To be considered, you must be a West Virginia resident and complete the Promise application and the FAFSA. WVU scholarships usually are offered in addition to Promise. The Promise application deadline is typically March 1. Stay tuned for the 2025 application release date.
Apply for PromiseDo you live in Ohio or Washington, D.C., or study at Garrett College in Maryland? You may be eligible for reduced tuition.
Reduced Tuition BenefitsYou should also investigate other scholarship sources to help fund your education. Use our external scholarship resources to search for scholarships and learn how to send your scholarship checks to WVU.
Find External ScholarshipsState higher education agencies often have grant or scholarship programs for residents of their state. Learn about grant programs commonly received by WVU students.
Find State Grants and Scholarships More Grant ProgramsWe're here to help every step of the way.
Already admitted to WVU? Our Financial Aid staff can help you with questions about the FAFSA, your aid offer, accepting aid, submitting external scholarships to WVU, etc. Use the WVU Hub to request assistance.
Contact WVU HubHave questions about submitting your application for admission? Or about your next steps after being admitted? Your WVU admissions counselor is an expert on these topics (and many more, so ask them anything!).
Find Your Admissions CounselorOur Admissions staff can assist with any questions or issues you encounter as you apply to WVU. Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. (except University holidays). Call us at 304-293-2121 or fill out our contact form.
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