West Virginia University — International Student Scholarships

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International students are eligible, with specific conditions. Incoming freshmen and transfer students are considered based on their GPA. Test scores may be required for some scholarships. Students enrolled in fully online degree programs at WVU are not eligible for institutional scholarships. Those receiving full sponsorship from a government or other agency will not have scholarships disbursed directly.

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## West Virginia University — International Student Scholarships: Comprehensive Brief for Prospective Applicants ### Overview West Virginia University (WVU) offers a variety of academic scholarships to incoming students, including those from international backgrounds. These scholarships are a form of gift aid, meaning they typically do not need to be repaid. WVU's commitment to supporting its students is evident in the increases in scholarship disbursements over recent years, with over $165.9 million disbursed in 2024-2025 from institutional, state, and private resources for the Morgantown campus. Scholarship offers are made on an ongoing basis, generally starting around December for the upcoming academic year. While many institutional scholarships do not require a separate application, some departmental, leadership, or other specific scholarships may require additional information. Prospective international students should be aware that eligibility for institutional scholarships may be affected if they are receiving full sponsorship from a government, corporation, or other agency. ### Benefits Recipients of West Virginia University’s international student scholarships benefit primarily from financial assistance that helps cover educational expenses. As "gift aid," these scholarships do not need to be repaid, significantly reducing the financial burden on students and their families. While the specific monetary value of individual scholarships varies, the university as a whole has consistently increased its scholarship disbursements, demonstrating a strong commitment to financially supporting its student body. For instance, scholarship amounts disbursed from institutional, state, and private resources for the Morgantown campus rose from $158.5 million in 2022-2023 to $165.9 million in 2024-2025. These scholarships enable students to focus on their academic pursuits without the added stress of loan repayment, and they can also be combined with other financial aid in some cases, although "stacking" rules apply, which applicants should review on the "All About WVU Scholarship Offers" webpage. ### Eligibility Eligibility for WVU institutional scholarships is primarily based on academic merit, determined by criteria such as GPA and, in some cases, test scores. For incoming first-time freshmen, the high school GPA used for scholarship eligibility is based on the official transcript submitted with their admission application. WVU uses the most recent overall/cumulative GPA and does not recalculate it, utilizing weighted GPAs if provided. International transcripts demonstrating percentage scales are converted to a 4.0 scale using the WVU Admissions GPA calculator. For incoming first-time transfer undergraduates, scholarship eligibility is based on an overall GPA across all previously attended institutions. Students in a degree program offered entirely by WVU Online are generally not eligible for institutional scholarships. Additionally, international students receiving full sponsorship from a government, corporation, or other agency will not have scholarships disbursed directly to them; instead, a discounted tuition amount may be billed to their sponsor. ### Required Documents The primary document required for institutional scholarship consideration for first-time freshmen is the official high school transcript, submitted with the admission application. This transcript provides the GPA that will be used to determine scholarship eligibility. For transfer students, official transcripts from all previously attended institutions are necessary. While not always required, official ACT or SAT scores submitted directly by the testing agency are necessary for scholarships that list both GPA and test score requirements. Self-reported scores on the Common App are not accepted for scholarship consideration. It is important to note that high school GPAs are not automatically updated by WVU Undergraduate Admissions upon receipt of updated transcripts unless a specific request is made following the GPA Update Request Change Instructions. ### How to Apply For most institutional scholarships at West Virginia University, a separate application is **not required**. Students are automatically considered for eligibility if they are admitted by the necessary deadlines for the specific scholarship. However, some scholarships, such as those offered by departments, or those related to leadership or dependent employees, may require additional application materials. If a scholarship specifies both a GPA and test score requirement, both criteria must be met. Students who believe their updated GPA or test scores would make them eligible for a scholarship or a higher award can submit this updated information to WVU Undergraduate Admissions. Online students pursuing a degree program entirely through WVU Online are not eligible for institutional scholarships. International students receiving full sponsorship should be aware that scholarships will not be directly disbursed to them. ### Key Dates Scholarship offers generally begin approximately by **December** for the upcoming academic year for most incoming students. For first-time transfer students, scholarship offers typically commence in **March**. It is important to align scholarship application and consideration with WVU

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