Current Student Scholarships
The Statler College, and its departments, offers many yearly undergraduate
scholarships to current students.
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.
To apply for Statler College scholarships, current students should:
- Be enrolled as a full-time student (minimum of 12 hours)
- Have a current FAFSA on file with WVU Financial Aid by January 1st of each year*
- Complete a new scholarship application annually by December 31 (Applications will open by November each year) You will be notified via email and student enews.
*Having a FAFSA on file will maximize scholarship consideration as many scholarships
are need-based. Additional information on financial aid can be found
at
financialaid.wvu.edu.
Students will be notified whether or not they are awarded a scholarship by mid-March.
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)
- 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?
A: No, but WVU does have
automatic transfer 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 provide 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.