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πŸ’° Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
13
Automatic
1
Multi-Year Awards
$5,000-$30,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University offers 13 merit scholarships.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Automatic consideration for Beyond Boundaries, PSI, and VT Scholars (USFA-administered)
Students are automatically considered for scholarships like Beyond Boundaries, PSI, and VT Scholars when they apply to Virginia Tech.
Eligibility: Eligibility depends on academic merit, financial need as determind by the FAFSA, and other factors from the General Scholarship and Admission Application.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "complete General Scholarship Application by priority deadline (January 22)"]
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Other scholarships at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (12)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Discovery Grant (single tier)
The Honors Discovery Grants ... are available to all students in the Honors College up to $6,000 total funding depending on a student’s financial need and the cost of the study abroad program.
Eligibility: Only current Honors College students who have either received HLD Plan approval (students who entered Honors in Spring 2023 or earlier) or have completed UH 1404 with a passing grade (students who enter Honors in Fall 2023 or later) are eligible to receive this grant.
How to apply: ["initial meeting with the Director of Admissions and Scholarships", "Discovery Grant application", "committee review"]
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Dr. Claire F. and E. Wayne Horton ’50 Engineering Scholarship
Eligibility: Recognizes exceptional engineering majors in the Honors College who also show demonstrated coursework in the arts.
How to apply: ["application (contacted via Honors College)", "committee selection"]
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Frank N. Cowan Scholarship
Eligibility: Eligible students shall be, upon receipt of the scholarship, Honors College students who are pursuing a major within the Pamplin College of Business.
How to apply: ["complete online application through VT Scholarship Central", "application materials as specified in Scholarship Central"]
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Honors College General Scholarship Application (Scholarship Central)
Merit scholarships available to incoming first-year Honors College students who exemplify leadership, perseverance, scholarship, service, and innovation. This scholarship covers estimated cost of attendance for four years filling in after any other scholarships won.
Eligibility: Incoming first-year students who have indicated on their Virginia Tech undergraduate application an interest in the Honors College are eligible to apply for the following recruitment scholarships.
How to apply: ["complete Honors College General Scholarship Application in Scholarship Central"]
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Leslie Sherman Scholarship
The winner(s) will receive funding for spring or summer study abroad experiences planned for the academic year in which they have applied for funding.
Eligibility: Eligible students must be an undergraduate majoring in history or international studies. Winners are selected based on high academic achievement with a preference for Honors College students.
How to apply: ["submit application via VT Scholarship Central"]
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Mossberg Table Tennis Scholarship awards
$30,000 total
2 - $30,000 will be awarded
How to apply: ["submit application via Scholarship Central by deadline"]
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Odyssey Fellowships (Honors College)
How to apply: ["contact Christina McIntyre for appointment", "submit Odyssey Fellowship application (via Honors College process)", "committee review"]
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Pamplin Leadership Award
$5,000 one-time
The Pamplin Leadership Award is a $5,000 one-year academic, merit-based scholarship.
Eligibility: Nominees must have at least a 3.8 cumulative GPA. Possible applicants include all qualified seniors enrolled at a Virginia public high school. There can be only one nominee from each high school.
How to apply: ["nomination by high school", "apply via Scholarship Central (Pamplin Leadership Award)"]
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Pamplin Scholar Award
full Virginia Tech tuition and fees until graduation provided winners maintain good academic standing.
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Paul and Lynne Knox Study Abroad Scholarship
The Paul and Lynne Knox Study Abroad Scholarship supports Honors College students who plan to study abroad.
Eligibility: Preference is given to students who have demonstrated financial need and who are attending a program of study at the Steger Center for International Scholarship.
How to apply: ["submit application via VT Scholarship Central"]
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Skelton Honors Scholarship
The Skelton Honors Scholarship supports international travel experiences of Honors College students in their last two years of undergraduate study.
Eligibility: Eligible students must be able to demonstrate involvement in leadership activities, have a 3.7 or better cumulative GPA, and must have completed at least six hours of foreign language classes at the university level.
How to apply: ["submit application via VT Scholarship Central", "committee selection", "demonstrate leadership and foreign language coursework"]
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Stamps Scholar (full cost of attendance for 4 years)
Virginia Tech Stamps Scholars receive funding for four years for estimated cost of attendance which includes tuition, fees, room, and board. Each scholar will receive a generous enrichment fund for experiential learning opportunities.
Eligibility: Freshmen applicants to Virginia Tech who have indicated an interest in the Honors College on their undergraduate application may apply for the Stamps Scholarship.
How to apply: ["complete Stamps Scholarship application in Scholarship Central", "virtual interview with Honors College faculty scholarship committee", "finalist virtual interview with Stamps Scholars Program representative"]
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/15/2026

Common questions about Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University scholarships

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

No full-ride award is published on the school's scholarship pages.

When is the scholarship deadline at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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