First-year scholarships
All incoming first-year students who apply to VCU by Nov. 1 will be considered for the following university-level scholarships.
University-level scholarships
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 $175 Dining Dollars meal plan.
The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $114,356.
National Merit Scholarship Program
Finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program who apply to VCU by Nov. 1 and notify the National Merit Scholarship Corp. by May 31 that VCU is their first choice are eligible for a VCU Presidential Scholarship. Finalists with questions can contact Kittinun Wongsirikul at wongsirikulk@vcu.edu or (804) 828-6528.
About fall 2021 awardees
Learn about the average GPA and SAT-I scores of fall 2021 Presidential Scholarship recipients.
GPA
- Average GPA: 4.59
- Middle 50%: 4.44-4.73
SAT-I
- Average SAT-I* score: 1513
- Middle 50%: 1480-1570
*SAT scores based on the best critical reading and math scores from separate testings
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.
About fall 2021 awardees
Learn about the average GPA and SAT-I scores of fall 2021 Provost Scholarship recipients.
GPA
- Average GPA: 4.54
- Middle 50%: 4.41-4.66
SAT-I
- Average SAT-I* score: 1348
- Middle 50%: 1260-1450
*SAT scores based on the best critical reading and math scores from separate testings
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.
About fall 2021 awardees
Learn about the average GPA and SAT-I scores of fall 2021 Deans' Scholarship recipients.
GPA
- Average GPA: 4.53
- Middle 50%: 4.41-4.63
SAT-I
- Average SAT-I* score: 1329
- Middle 50%: 1230-1440
*SAT scores based on the best critical reading and math scores from separate testings
Criteria
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.
Award notifications
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).
Scholarship conditions
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.