West Virginia State University Scholarships

West Virginia State University offers scholarships on the basis of academic merit, financial need, leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, or any combination of these items. To learn more about institutional scholarship opportunities, as well as external scholarship opportunities, please read below.

Announcements:

The WVSU Foundation Scholarship application is open for the Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 semesters. Once applications are submitted they will be reviewed for eligibility.

WVSU 1890 Scholarship

Beginning Fall 2020, West Virginia State University now offers the WVSU 1890 Scholarship. This Scholarship is for students majoring in the university's four agriculture-related degree programs: B.S. in Biology - Option in Plant and Soil Science; B.S. in Chemistry - Option in Applied Chemistry; B.S. in Business Administration - Concentration in Agribusiness; and B.A. in Economics - Concentration in Agricultural Economics. More information regarding the degrees that qualify for the WVSU 1890 Scholarship can be found on the 1890 Scholarship webpage.

To apply, interested student can download ad complete the 1890 Scholarship Program Student Application.

Individuals who are providing recommendations for potential scholarship recipients should download and complete the 1890 Scholarship Program Application - Recommendation Packet. This document can be returned to the student to submit along with their application or can be sent separately to the addresses below.

Send completed application materials to 1890scholarship@wvstateu.edu or mail hard copies to:

West Virginia State University
Attn: 1890 Scholarship Committee
203 Dr. Hazo W. Carter Jr. IREB
P.O. Box 1000
Institute, WV 25112-1000

Email: 1890scholarship@wvstateu.edu
Phone: (304) 204-4356

NOTE: This scholarship opportunity differs from the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program. See the "External Scholarships" tab on this page for more information about that opportunity.

The Presidential Scholarship

The 2024-2025 WVSU Presidential Scholarship Guidelines

The Presidential Scholarship is now open for 2024-2025.

The Presidential Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship designed to recognize outstanding high school graduates.

This premier scholarship will be added to the student’s federal and state grants to cover full tuition, fees, and room and board. The Presidential Scholarship is renewable for up to 4 years provided students maintain good standing with WVSU and meet the eligibility requirements.

The Presidential Scholarship Committee will consider applications and make recommendations to the President. The President will make final selections.

WVSU Presidential Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Minimum high school grade point average of 3.5 (4.0 scale)
Submit Presidential Scholarship Application with one letter of recommendation submitted by the deadline of May 15, 2024.
Must complete and submit FAFSA form by May 1, 2024.
Demonstrated involvement in co-curricular and service activities in high school and/or in the community.
Enrollment in an academic degree program in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or Healthcare Field preferred.

WVSU Presidential Scholars Program Requirements

Enroll in a minimum of 15 credit hours each semester.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or better at the end of each semester.
Live on-campus in a university residence hall.
Assist with on-campus student recruitment initiatives.
Participate in an undergraduate research experience or other type of experiential learning activity each academic year.
Participate in at least one co-curricular activity on campus each semester such as student government, a student organization, an intercollegiate or club sport team, or a performing group.
Participate in a leadership and character development program event hosted by the President.

The on-line application is available at:
https://www.wvstateu.edu/forms/presidential-scholarship-application.aspx

Institutional Foundation Scholarships and External Scholarship Opportunities

We have a new scholarship platform this year that is now open for applications for enrolled students for the 2024/25 school year. We also have external scholarships that are now easily accessible on our new platform. We encourage you to apply early so you have the opportunity to possibly qualify for more scholarships.
Students can easily apply for West Virginia State University Foundation Scholarships and External Scholarships by going to the Scholarship Platform https://wvstateu.scholarshipuniverse.com In order to access WVSU ScholarshipUniverse please follow the steps listed.

1. Login with your WVSU username and password
2. Optionally, enter mobile phone number to receive alerts and notifications via text message
3. Click “I’m Ready!” to begin
4. Complete your student profile by answering several questions. These questions are designed to match you with scholarships for which you are eligible.
5. Navigate to the Dashboard at any time to view Actions Required and Total Scholarship Opportunities
6. View the “Scholarships” Navigation Menu option to see a personalized list of matched scholarships. The list may include external scholarships along with West Virginia State University scholarships
7. Follow instructions to apply to any scholarships requiring an application. Or view the “Applications” tab to see any applications ready to start, in progress, or previously submitted

The external scholarships are an ever-evolving list of scholarship-awarding organizations, scholarship finders and databases, individual scholarship opportunities, and scholarship and financial aid advice. Please note that these third-party sites are not maintained by West Virginia State University.

Scholarships available through the West Virginia State University Foundation vary in amount and eligibility requirements.

Individual scholarship opportunity descriptions and eligibility requirements can be viewed on the scholarship platform.

West Virginia State University Foundation Scholarship applicants must first meet the following eligibility requirements:

must have a 2.0 GPA or higher
FAFSA must be completed and submitted (exception made for International students) and your financial aid must be packaged.
can be a part-time or full-time student
an undergraduate or graduate student of any major
can be an International student.

Students that qualify for Foundation Scholarships can have their award amounts adjusted according to need, attendance, fulfillment of requirements and reasons deemed necessary by the Foundation. Foundation Scholarships will not be issued as a refund in general except as donors deem so. Scholarships are not guaranteed to any student. All students MUST complete their FAFSA or be an International student to be considered.

Yellow Jacket Scholarship

YELLOW JACKET
Scholarship Limits and Eligibility

To be eligible for institutional aid, students must meet enrollment, academic, and all criteria specified in the scholarship requirements. Students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, must be accepted, and confirm intent to enroll. Students must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate degree granting program and in satisfactory academic standing.
All institutional scholarships are subject to available funding. It is possible for a student to not receive an institutional scholarship, that they would have otherwise been eligible to receive, simply because the funding is unavailable. To retain the scholarship, students must meet semester academic requirements and maintain continued enrollment at full-time status.
Institutional aid may cover tuition, room and board charges. The institutional scholarship will not cover the cost of textbooks, general fees, deferred payment plan fees, health services fees, academic support fees, graduation fees, applied music fees, etc.
Institutional aid funds will not be issued as refund checks for students receiving only institutional aid or any other tuition, room, and board fee specific funds. Institutional aid will be reduced, as needed, to make sure overpayment/refund checks are not issued.

Award Criteria for the Yellow Jacket Scholarship

In- State on Campus	High School GPA	ACT or SAT Score	Award Amount
Tier 1	3.0-3.4	20-24 or 1020-1199	$2200
Tier 2	3.5-3.7	25-27 or 1200-1699	$3300
Tier 3	3.8-4.0	28+ or 1700+	$5000