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 March, 2024.
Scholarship Summary:
The VCU Honors College Scholarship Program recognizes incoming first-year Honors students (domestic and international) who demonstrate strong academic potential and project active involvement in the Honors community. Scholarship recipients are awarded for one academic year, and maintaining the award is contingent on maintaining good standing with the Honors College.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible to apply for incoming freshman Honors College scholarships;
i. Applicants must be accepted into the Honors College; prior to the submission of the Honors College application, prospective students must submit a VCU Common Application.
The Honors College conducts a holistic review on all applicants with the following recommended admission guidelines:
- Unweighted high school grade point average of 3.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
- Combined SAT score of at least 1330 (writing not included) OR an ACT composite score of at least 29.
Value of Scholarship:
The VCU Honors College scholarships range from $500 - $3,000 per year and are non-renewable, although students may compete for them each year. Please note that these scholarships are separate from the merit-based scholarships offered through the Office of Admissions. Additional information will be included in your Honors acceptance packet.
Scholarship Application Guide:
i. The online application for Honors College scholarships for incoming freshmen opens in early January.
ii. Incoming freshmen students accepted into the Honors College may log back into the Honors College application portal to access the incoming freshman scholarship application. Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. EST on March 1, 2024.
iii. Notifications of Honors College scholarship decisions will be sent via email by early April
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Virginia Commonwealth University Honors College Scholarship Page.