2024 Application Guide for Virginia State University Presidential STEM Scholarship

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 VSU Presidential STEM Scholarship available to select incoming domestic Presidential scholars majoring in one of the STEM disciplines listed below. Students will be selected and awarded based on their academic transcript and standardized test scores. This is a highly competitive award, presented to a limited number of students each year, according to the availability of funds.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be considered for the Presidential STEM scholarship at VSU, applicants must:
i. Be admitted for an eligible STEM course
ii. Have a 3.2/4.0 GPA 1170 SAT / 24 ACT. Without test scores, students must have a minimum 3.75 GPA and one (1) of the following criteria: ranked in top 15% of class; completed three (3) AP/IB/DE courses with a grade of "B" or better; designated as Valedictorian or Salutatorian. 

Eligible courses include;
Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Logistics Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

Value of Scholarship: 
The VSU Presidential STEM scholarship varies in amount.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into one of the eligible STEM courses.
ii. Candidates for this scholarship will be notified if eligible and additional documents may be required prior to selection.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Virginia State University Freshman Scholarship Page.