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First-time Freshman Scholarships at WVU

Hard work pays off. Literally.

It’s easy to qualify for our merit scholarships. Just submit your application to WVU and we’ll take care of the rest!

Our admissions application and merit awarding both include a no-harm policy – you will not be penalized whether applying with scores or test optional. Use our charts below to determine your eligibility for the Scholarship of Distinction for score senders, or the Go First Scholarship for test optional applicants. You can also use our scholarship calculator.

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Scholarship of Distinction

The Scholarship of Distinction is for score senders. You cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.

Chart showing Scholarship of Distinction amounts by GPA and ACT/SAT scores. Use our calculator linked previously to determine your scholarship amounts.
Scholarship of distinction amounts: Level amount in-state: $4,000. Amount out-of-state: $16,000. Level 2 amount in-state: $3,500. Amount out-of-state: $12,000. Level 3 amount in-state: $2,500. Amount out-of-state: $10,000. Level 4 amount in-state: $1,500. Amount out-of-state: $9,000. Level 5 amount in-state: $1,250. Amount out-of-state: $7,000. WVU in-state tuition is $8,976. Out-of-state tuition is $25,320. Learn more at financialaid.wvu.edu. WVU uses a weighted GPA if provided on the high school transcript or self-reported by the student. 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. Self-reported GPAs may be adjusted based on the official transcript.
 

Go First Scholarship

The Go First Scholarship is for test optional applicants. You cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship.

Scholarship

In-State Amount

Out-of-State Amount

Level 1 (4.2 and above GPA) $3,500
$12,000
Level 2 (3.8-4.19 GPA) $2,500
$10,000
Level 3 (3.5-3.79 GPA) $1,500
$9,000
Level 4 (3.2-3.49 GPA) $1,250
$7,000
  Level 5 (3.0-3.19 GPA) $750
$5,000

We use a weighted GPA if provided on the high school transcript or self-reported by the student. 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. Self-reported GPAs may be adjusted based on the official transcript. Learn more at financialaid.wvu.edu.

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