Scholarships

Due to the generosity of alumni and friends, the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences is able to award over 500 scholarships per year, totaling more than $1 million.

The Eberly College matches an applicant’s academic performance, major and rank, state and county of residency, and extracurricular activities with the eligibility requirements of all available scholarships awarded by the Dean's Office. The applicant's financial need is also taken into consideration  as a majority of Eberly College scholarships have a financial need restriction. 

To be considered for need-based scholarships, a student must have a current Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with the WVU Office of Student Financial Aid. To complete a FAFSA, visit fafsa.ed.gov.

Incoming freshmen

Incoming freshmen, regardless of major, are automatically considered for one of the University’s merit-based scholarships when they submit their application for admission to WVU. To determine your eligibility for merit-based scholarships, visit  financialaid.wvu.edu.

WVU freshmen typically receive most of their financial support from the Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships rather than individual colleges, schools, departments and/or programs at WVU. Additional scholarship opportunities may be available at the college level, depending on a student’s major, state of residence and financial need.   

Incoming freshmen admitted to an Eberly College major who wish to be considered for scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year may submit an application from December 1 to March 1. Applicants will be notified of scholarship decisions by March 31. 

Note: The Eberly College has a very limited number of scholarships available for freshmen. Only two scholarship funds are strictly merit based. All other freshman scholarships are restricted to West Virginia residents who demonstrate financial need.

Freshman Scholarship Application

Current and transfer students

Currently enrolled Eberly College majors and incoming transfer students who wish to be considered for scholarship support for the 2025-2026 academic year may submit an Eberly College Undergraduate Scholarship Application between January 2 to April 1. Applicants will be notified by June 30 if selected for a scholarship for the upcoming academic year. Applicants not selected for a scholarship will be notified as well. 

Undergraduate Scholarship Application

Departmental scholarships

Additionally, currently enrolled students are encouraged to contact the department of their major to inquire about scholarship opportunities that might be available at the department level. 

Contact

If you have any questions, please contact the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences at ecas@mail.wvu.edu.