APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of November, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
All incoming first-year students (domestic and international) who apply to VCU by Nov. 1 will be considered for the following university-level scholarships.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be considered for a university-level scholarship as a first-year student:
• Your application materials (Common Application plus an official high school transcript) must be received by the Office of Admissions by Nov. 1.
Value of Scholarship:
The VCU University-level Freshman Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. Presidential Scholarship: covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum amount of $8,000 per semester), as well as room and board. Room allowance is equal to the cost of a room in the Honors College residence hall; board is equivalent to the 250 Block plus $175 Dining Dollars meal plan (Typical recipient profile: 4.44-4.73 GPA and 1480-1570 SAT)
ii. Provost Scholarship: covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum amount of $8,000 per semester) (Typical recipient profile: 4.41-4.66 GPA and 1260-1450 SAT)
iii. Dean’s Scholarship: covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $8,000 per year (maximum amount of $4,000 per semester) (Typical recipient profile: 4.41-4.63 GPA and 1230-1440 SAT)
All above scholarships are renewable for up to three consecutive years if you complete at least 28 credit hours on a full-time basis over the fall and spring semesters and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.
Scholarship Application Guide:
Students who apply by Nov. 1 will be notified by the beginning of April of any scholarship offers.
Recipients are selected based on academic merit. Leadership, community service and artistic talent (when applicable) also may be considered.
All domestic applicants seeking scholarship consideration are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Virginia Commonwealth University University-level Scholarship Page or the International Applicant Page.