To streamline the application process, students only need to complete one scholarship
application, and then the College will match students' academic performance,
financial need, and demographic information with the eligibility requirements of
all available scholarships.
Students do not need to apply separately for each scholarship offered by the College.
Students will be notified whether or not they are awarded a scholarship by mid-March.
Apply for Annual Scholarships
In addition to the main scholarship application, students who are interested in
cybersecurity, should also apply to the Cybersecurity ACCESS Scholarship. This
scholarship is eligible to incoming and current students. This scholarship is
part of a National Science Foundation S-STEM grant, and requires students to
be a US citizen, US national, alien refugee, or permanent resident. Students
must also have a FAFSA on file with WVU and show financial need.
Priority deadline to apply to this scholarship is January 15, and awards will be made in February and March.
Apply for Cybersecurity Specific Scholarship
If
an annual scholarship is awarded:
- Scholarship awards will be split evenly between fall and spring semester of the
upcoming academic year (unless a student is graduating in December)
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Recipients will be expected to write a personalized thank you note to specific scholarship
donors (you will be given more information if awarded a scholarship)
- Scholarships are not renewable and you will need to re-apply annually.
- Based on your financial aid situation, your loans may be reduced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: I already have a 4-year university or college scholarship. Can I still apply
for annual scholarships?
A: While you do not need to apply to renew your 4-year scholarships, by applying
to annual scholarships you may become eligible for additional funding (research
scholarships, student organization involvement scholarships, etc.)
Q: I am an international student and cannot complete the FASFA, should I still
apply?
A: Yes, you can still apply. There are awards that are strictly merit-based and
do not have a financial need component.
Q: I have to take a summer class to graduate, can these scholarships be used
to cover that expense?
A: No, these scholarships are only for the fall and spring.
Q: I applied last year, do I have to apply again?
A: Yes, you must apply each year so you can be evaluated on on your new activities
and academic performance.
Q: I missed the scholarship deadline, can I still get a scholarship?
A: No, to be eligible for scholarships, you must apply before the deadline.
Q: I was just admitted as a freshman, can I apply for these scholarships?
A: No, these scholarships are only for current students based on college activities
and academic performance.
Q: I was just admitted as a transfer student, can I apply for these scholarships?
Q: I received a scholarship last year, but I don't see it on my account this
year?
A: If you did not reapply, then you will not be eligible for a scholarship in the
upcoming year.
Q: What scholarships are available?
A: Scholarships are provided by companies and individual donors. By using this
scholarship application, you are applying to all of these
scholarship opportunities.
Q: How much money is awarded annually in annual departmental scholarships?
A: The Statler College awards more than $300,000 in scholarships each year.
Q: I want to apply for a specific scholarship, how do I do that?
A: Scholarships are provided by companies and individual donors. By using this
scholarship application, you are applying to all of these
scholarship opportunities. You cannot apply to a single, individual scholarship.
Q: Do I have to repay these scholarships if I change majors?
A: No, you will not need to repay scholarships based on changing you major.
Q: I received a scholarship in the fall, but change my major for spring. Do I
still keep my scholarship?
A: As long as you have changed majors within the Statler College, you will
keep your scholarship. If you change to a non-Statler College major, you will
lose your annual scholarship for the spring semester.
Q: How do I thank the donor for my scholarship?
A: In the fall semester, you will be contacted via email about a thank you
letter writing session.
Apply for Annual Scholarships