Application Deadline: November 1, 2025
LOCATION: USA
All incoming first-year students who apply to VCU by Nov. 1 will be considered for the following university-level scholarships. 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.
ELIGIBILITY:
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.
Merit-based scholarships cover in-state costs only. If you get a four-year scholarship, it’s 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.
Additional scholarship awards may be offered by the Office of Admissions to students to recognize their academic achievements, leadership efforts or other personal attributes.
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 applicants seeking scholarship consideration are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Virginia Commonwealth University is committed to inclusive admissions practices and does not consider race or legacy status as a factor when determining admission to the university.
BENEFIT:
Presidential Scholarship: The four-year 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 $225 Dining Dollars meal plan.
The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $114,356.
Provost Scholarship: The four-year Provost Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $16,000 per year (maximum amount of $8,000 per semester) for an estimated total value of $64,000.
Deans’ Scholarship: The four-year Deans’ Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $8,000 per year (maximum amount of $4,000 per semester). The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $32,000.
