First Time Freshmen Scholarships
We understand that financing your education can pose some worries … especially as a first-time college student. 黑料吃瓜网University offers a variety of scholarships tailored to first-time freshmen to help ease the transition from high school to college.
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Scholarships Awarded During the Admissions Process
Merit Scholarship
Our merit-based scholarship is three-tiered and awarded based on an incoming freshman’s academic success.
- Amount Awarded:聽Varies by tier 鈥� refer to the table below for full details.
- Eligibility Requirements:聽Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester), 3.0 GPA, and SAT/ACT test scores.
- Application Deadline:聽This scholarship is awarded automatically during this admissions process and does not require a separate application. However, students accepted by聽April 15 with an enrollment deposit submitted by聽May 1聽are the priority recipients.
- 搁别苍别飞补产颈濒颈迟测:听This scholarship is renewable for three years, with a cumulative 黑料吃瓜网GPA of 2.75+ and a minimum of 24 total credits earned during the fall and spring semesters.
| Scholarship Tier | GPA | SAT | ACT | West Virginia Resident | Non-West Virginia Resident |
| Director’s Scholarship | 3.0 | N/A | N/A | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Dean’s Scholarship | 3.50 鈥� 3.74 | 1200 鈥� 1290 | 24 鈥� 26 | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| President’s Scholarship | 3.75+ | 1300+ | 27+ | $3,000 | $5,000 |
Metro Scholarship
The metro scholarship is awarded to first-time freshmen who are permanently residing in a nearby county and not receiving the in-state tuition rate.
- Amount Awarded:聽$5,500 annually.
- Eligibility Requirements:聽Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester), living in an on-campus residence hall, and maintaining residency in one of the following counties.
| State | Eligible Counties |
| Maryland | All Counties |
| Pennsylvania | Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, and York |
| Virginia | All Counties |
| Washington, D.C. | All students residing in Washington, D.C. are eligible. |
- Application Deadline:聽This scholarship is awarded automatically during this admissions process and does not require a separate application.
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Additional 黑料吃瓜网University Scholarships
Office of Admissions Scholarship
The Office of Admissions scholarship offers supplemental funding 鈥� separate from the merit scholarship 鈥� for an undergraduate student’s tuition.
- Amount Awarded:聽Varies by student eligibility.
- Eligibility Requirements:聽Enrolled as a full-time student (12+ credits per semester).
- Application Deadline:聽The priority deadline is聽April 1聽for the fall semester and聽Nov. 1聽for the spring semester.
- 搁别苍别飞补产颈濒颈迟测:听This scholarship is renewable for three years, with a cumulative 黑料吃瓜网GPA of 2.75+ and a minimum of 24 total credits earned during the fall and spring semesters.
Office of Financial Aid Scholarships
There are numerous scholarships awarded through the Office of Financial Aid for full-time, undergraduate students. Complete a singular application to determine your eligibility for multiple scholarships. The award amounts, eligibility requirements, and renewability varies by scholarship; however, most scholarships require a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Global Student Leadership Team Scholarship
The Global Student Leadership Team (GSLT) is a campus group of 黑料吃瓜网students demonstrating leadership qualities and striving to engage the campus community through awareness, advocacy, and action for social change.
Additional Scholarships
There are numerous additional scholarship offered by the University and private institutions to help supplement tuition costs.