💰 West Chester University of Pennsylvania Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

14

Automatic

3

In-State Awards

$1,000-$8,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$1,000-$8,000/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$500-$2,000 total

Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit

3.0 GPA

What you'd actually pay at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Tuition & fees

$19,290

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Largest annual award

$8,000

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Students receiving it pay about

$11,290/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $14,828), 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 West Chester University of Pennsylvania — no separate application

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

Council of Trustees Scholarship

Award

$8,000/yr in-state

$8,000/yr out-of-state

Council of Trustee Scholarship: This $8,000 award will be provided each year, up to eight (8) semesters, if you maintain at least a 2.50 cumulative grade point average, enroll full-time each term, and complete at least 24 credits at the end of each academic year.

Eligibility: As this is WCU's most prestigious award, students who have been awarded Academic Excellence or other WCU funds may see an adjustment or replacement of funds with the Council of Trustees Scholarship.

📋 Renewal: 2.5 GPA, 24 credits 🔗 As this is WCU's most prestigious award, students who have been awarded Academic Excellence or other WCU funds Source ↗

First Year Merit Scholarships

Eligibility: The Admissions office reviews for merit awards during the application review process. You will receive notice of your merit award within your acceptance letter; or within an email communication following your acceptance. All merit scholarships are also included in your official Financial Aid Offer starting late January. Students are reviewed based on a combination of their high school performance and test scores if they choose to provide them. If test scores are not provided, high school performance is used to determine eligibility.

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International Admissions Scholarship (select)

Award

$4,000/yr in-state

$4,000/yr out-of-state

In-State Requirements

GPA 3.0+

However, the Office of Admissions has a limited number of scholarships for distribution to select international (F-1) visa students. The scholarships are $4,000/year and renewable upon the student sustaining a 3.0 GPA and making academic progress while at WCU.

Eligibility: Students with a GPA of at least a 3.0 at their current institution with English language proficiency scores (ie, SAT, ACT, TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) markedly above our minimum requirements are automatically reviewed for the scholarship.

📋 Renewal: 3.0 GPA Source ↗

Other scholarships at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (11)

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

Eddie '85 and Joli '79 Williams Pry Scholarship

Awarded to a first year student majoring in computer science with demonstrated financial need.

Eligibility: Students can apply for Computer Science Scholarships via the WCU Scholarship Portal. Some scholarships may require additional supplemental essays.

How to apply: ["apply via WCU Scholarship Portal", "supplemental essay (for some scholarships)"]

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Full-time PASSHE Foundation award

$2,000/yr

AMOUNT OF AWARD: Full-time students are eligible for an award of up to $2,000 per academic year, and part-time students enrolled in less than 12 credits or non-credit bearing classes are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 per academic year.

Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a PASSHE University in good academic standing. Applicant must attend one of the 10 PASSHE universities. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students can reapply for the scholarship the following semester if they are not selected.

How to apply: ["apply via PASSHE Foundation Scholarship Application"]

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General scholarship (one-time funds)

$500-$2,000 one-time

Most of these awards are one-time funds that range between $500-$2000.

Eligibility: The WCU General and First Year Scholarship Applications will be made available at <https://wcupa.edu/scholarships> in February of each year. Incoming students can complete these applications once they are accepted to the university. These applications are used to apply for department, donor and additional institutional funds available beyond the merit scholarships awarded by Admissions and Financial Aid.

How to apply: ["complete WCU General Scholarship Application"]

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Herbert Mitchell Scholarship

$2,500/yr

Winners receive scholarship funds of $2,500 annually for four years.

Eligibility: Established in 2014 ... this scholarship is awarded each spring to two incoming English majors who show exceptional scholastic achievement and community involvement. Nominees with outstanding GPAs and SAT/ACT scores are identified by English faculty and asked to submit statements detailing their accomplishments and future goals.

How to apply: ["nomination by English faculty", "submit statement detailing accomplishments and future goals"]

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Michael Peich Scholarship (one of five)

$1,000 one-time

Students may apply for one of five $1,000 tuition scholarships by submitting a one-page personal essay.

Eligibility: Students may apply for one of five $1,000 tuition scholarships by submitting a one-page personal essay that "articulates the importance of poetry in their lives, whether as writers or readers."

How to apply: ["submit one-page personal essay"]

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Part-time PASSHE Foundation award

$1,000/yr

AMOUNT OF AWARD: Full-time students are eligible for an award of up to $2,000 per academic year, and part-time students enrolled in less than 12 credits or non-credit bearing classes are eligible for an award of up to $1,000 per academic year.

Eligibility: ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be enrolled full-time or part-time at a PASSHE University in good academic standing. Applicant must attend one of the 10 PASSHE universities. SELECTION PROCEDURE: Awards will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students can reapply for the scholarship the following semester if they are not selected.

How to apply: ["apply via PASSHE Foundation Scholarship Application"]

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Phillip Fuchs Computer Science Scholarship

No amount listed on page.

Eligibility: Students can apply for Computer Science Scholarships via the WCU Scholarship Portal. Some scholarships may require additional supplemental essays.

How to apply: ["apply via WCU Scholarship Portal", "supplemental essay (for some scholarships)"]

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Repair the World Scholarship

Awarded to Computer Science majors in each academic year who are juniors or seniors and have high GPAs.

Eligibility: Students can apply for Computer Science Scholarships via the WCU Scholarship Portal. Some scholarships may require additional supplemental essays.

How to apply: ["apply via WCU Scholarship Portal", "supplemental essay (for some scholarships)"]

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Ted & Mary Poatsy Scholarship

This is a merit scholarship; students in junior or senior year will qualify with a GPA of 3.25 or equivalent.

Eligibility: Students can apply for Computer Science Scholarships via the WCU Scholarship Portal. Some scholarships may require additional supplemental essays.

How to apply: ["apply via WCU Scholarship Portal", "supplemental essay (for some scholarships)"]

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Viola Marple Scholarship

This scholarship ... honors two non-graduating female English majors who exemplify the highest standards in scholarly achievement and service.

Eligibility: Requirements include a minimum GPA of 3.51 and 61-90 credit hours earned. Nominees who meet these qualifications are asked to submit a brief statement, and the two winners are determined by an English faculty vote.

How to apply: ["submit brief statement", "nomination by faculty"]

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Women in Science Scholarship Fund

Eligible women students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Eligibility: Students can apply for Computer Science Scholarships via the WCU Scholarship Portal. Some scholarships may require additional supplemental essays.

How to apply: ["apply via WCU Scholarship Portal", "supplemental essay (for some scholarships)"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Regular Decision

Rolling

Common questions about West Chester University of Pennsylvania scholarships

How much merit aid does West Chester University of Pennsylvania give?

Published awards range $1,000-$8,000/yr. West Chester University of Pennsylvania lists 14 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

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

Does West Chester University of Pennsylvania give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$8,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 41% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

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

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