Fall 2023 Merit Scholarship Charts
When you apply to WVU as a first-time freshman, we automatically consider you for five levels of merit scholarships and some college scholarships.
Are you entering WVU for the fall 2023, spring 2024 or summer 2024 term? Use our 2023-2024 charts below to determine your eligibility. Our Scholarship of Distinction is for test-score senders and our Go First Scholarship is for test-optional students.
Looking for 2024-2025 scholarship information? Check out our scholarship information for fall 2024 first-time freshman.
Scholarship of Distinction Chart
The Scholarship of Distinction is for score senders. You cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship. Learn more about scholarships.

Go First Scholarship Chart
The Go First Scholarship is for test optional applicants. You cannot receive both the Scholarship of Distinction and Go First Scholarship. Learn more about scholarships.
Scholarship |
In-State Amount |
Out-of-State Amount |
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$3,500
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$12,000 |
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$2,500
|
$10,000
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$1,500
|
$9,000 |
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$1,250
|
$7,000
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$750
|
$5,000
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