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💰 Virginia State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Virginia State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $17,532, students receiving the largest award pay about $7,532 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Virginia State University

Tuition & fees
$17,532
−
Largest annual award
$10,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$7,532/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $13,355), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at Virginia State University — no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
An annual scholarship for first-time freshmen with a 4.0 GPA that grants access to the Honors College.
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CET (College of Engineering and Technology) Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for newly admitted students majoring in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Founder's Scholarship
Award
$6,500/yr in-state
$6,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual scholarship for incoming transfer students with an Associate degree and a minimum 3.0 GPA.
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Orange and Blue Scholarship
Award
$4,500/yr in-state
$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
An annual scholarship for first-time freshmen with a GPA between 3.75 and 3.99.
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Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual scholarship for first-time freshmen with a GPA between 3.50 and 3.74.
Source ↗

Other scholarships at Virginia State University (4)

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

Low-Income Families with Talented Students (LIFTS) Scholarship
A scholarship for returning Pell-eligible students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Reginald F. Lewis Scholarship
$500-$5,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for returning students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, with preference for business majors.
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University Scholarship
$500-$1,000/yr
A competitive scholarship for returning students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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VSU Food and Agri-Science Scholarship Program
$10,000/yr
A scholarship program for students majoring in Agricultural degree programs.
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Common questions about Virginia State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Virginia State University give?

Published awards range $500-$10,000/yr. Virginia State University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Virginia State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Virginia State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$10,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 57% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Virginia State University?

5 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Virginia State University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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