💰 West Liberty University Merit Scholarships

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Official Scholarship Information

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Annual Scholarship **$2,500**

Eligibility: Minimum 3.75 GPA ACT Score 24+ SAT Score 1160+

How to apply: ["valid FAFSA on file each academic year", "first-time incoming freshmen only"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits 🔗 It may be canceled or reduced if you receive any other tuition based award. Source ↗

Annual Scholarship **$500**

Eligibility: Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement

How to apply: ["valid FAFSA on file each academic year", "first-time incoming freshmen only"]

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Annual Scholarship **In-state 1,000** **Out-of-state 12,000** Annual Scholarship **In-state 3,000** **Out-of-state 7,500** Annual Scholarship **$2,000** Annual Scholarship **$1,000**

Eligibility: Elbin Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. Presidential Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score between 24-26 (1160-1280 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Presidential Scholars. Foundation Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite of 22-23 (1100-1150 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Foundation Scholars. Black & Gold Scholarship Minimum 3.50 GPA ACT Score 22+ SAT Score 1100+ Hilltopper Access Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement Admission Application Deadline of March 1

How to apply: ["FAFSA on file each academic year", "maintain full-time enrollment for renewal (3.25 cumulative GPA renewal requirement noted in page)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Attend one of our Campus Visitation Days and have a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship to attend West Liberty University. ... **CHANCE TO WIN $1,000**. * The $1000 scholarship will be disbursed $500 per semester. * It is a one year award, and is non-renewable.

Eligibility: * Scholarship must be used the initial year of enrollment. * It can be awarded up to the cost of attendance. * Must be eligible for admission to West Liberty and enroll as a full-time student. * Winner will be drawn from those in attendance. The drawing will take place during the Academic & Campus Life Fair. The Winner must be present. * The scholarship is non-transferable. * Current and former West Liberty University students are not eligible (excluding early entrance students).

How to apply: ["attend Campus Visitation Day (no separate scholarship application)", "eligible for admission and enroll full-time"]

📋 One-year award, non-renewable Source ↗

Annual Scholarship **In-state 1,000** **Out-of-state 12,000** Annual Scholarship **In-state 3,000** **Out-of-state 7,500** Annual Scholarship **$2,000** Annual Scholarship **$1,000**

Eligibility: Elbin Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. Presidential Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score between 24-26 (1160-1280 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Presidential Scholars. Foundation Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite of 22-23 (1100-1150 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Foundation Scholars. Black & Gold Scholarship Minimum 3.50 GPA ACT Score 22+ SAT Score 1100+ Hilltopper Access Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement Admission Application Deadline of March 1

How to apply: ["FAFSA on file each academic year", "maintain full-time enrollment for renewal (3.25 cumulative GPA renewal requirement noted in page)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Annual Scholarship **In-state 1,000** **Out-of-state 12,000** Annual Scholarship **In-state 3,000** **Out-of-state 7,500** Annual Scholarship **$2,000** Annual Scholarship **$1,000**

Eligibility: Elbin Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. Presidential Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score between 24-26 (1160-1280 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Presidential Scholars. Foundation Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite of 22-23 (1100-1150 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Foundation Scholars. Black & Gold Scholarship Minimum 3.50 GPA ACT Score 22+ SAT Score 1100+ Hilltopper Access Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement Admission Application Deadline of March 1

How to apply: ["FAFSA on file each academic year", "maintain full-time enrollment for renewal (3.25 cumulative GPA renewal requirement noted in page)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Annual Scholarship **In-state 1,000** **Out-of-state 12,000** Annual Scholarship **In-state 3,000** **Out-of-state 7,500** Annual Scholarship **$2,000** Annual Scholarship **$1,000**

Eligibility: Elbin Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. Presidential Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score between 24-26 (1160-1280 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Presidential Scholars. Foundation Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite of 22-23 (1100-1150 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Foundation Scholars. Black & Gold Scholarship Minimum 3.50 GPA ACT Score 22+ SAT Score 1100+ Hilltopper Access Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement Admission Application Deadline of March 1

How to apply: ["FAFSA on file each academic year", "maintain full-time enrollment for renewal (3.25 cumulative GPA renewal requirement noted in page)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

Annual Scholarship **In-state 1,000** **Out-of-state 12,000** Annual Scholarship **In-state 3,000** **Out-of-state 7,500** Annual Scholarship **$2,000** Annual Scholarship **$1,000**

Eligibility: Elbin Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and at least an ACT composite score of 27 (1290 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Elbin Scholars. Presidential Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score between 24-26 (1160-1280 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Presidential Scholars. Foundation Scholars Students accepted for admission with at least a 3.75 high school grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite of 22-23 (1100-1150 SAT combined ERW/Math) are designated as Foundation Scholars. Black & Gold Scholarship Minimum 3.50 GPA ACT Score 22+ SAT Score 1100+ Hilltopper Access Scholarship Minimum 3.25 GPA No ACT/SAT Test Score Requirement Admission Application Deadline of March 1

How to apply: ["FAFSA on file each academic year", "maintain full-time enrollment for renewal (3.25 cumulative GPA renewal requirement noted in page)"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

In addition to the PROMISE Scholarship, the student will receive $1000 a year for four years.

Eligibility: Offered to any student enrolling as a first-time freshman at West Liberty who has been awarded the WV PROMISE Scholarship.

How to apply: ["must be awarded WV PROMISE Scholarship", "valid FAFSA on file for renewal"]

🔗 The PROMISE Plus Scholarship will supersede the Hilltopper Access Scholarship of $500. Not eligible if receivi Source ↗

The scholarship will be $2000 per year renewable for up to three years.

Eligibility: Offered to first-time transfer students (previous West Liberty Students not eligible) with a minimum college grade point average of a 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale).

How to apply: ["minimum college GPA 3.25"]

📋 Renewal: 3.2 GPA, 30 credits Source ↗

The four-year scholarship is to be awarded to one student and will cover the cost of tuition and fees and housing and food for incoming freshman education majors.

Eligibility: Minimum Requirements for Consideration: * High school GPA of 3.5 or higher * Entering full-time freshman declared education major * West Virginia resident * Qualifies for financial aid and will be ranked in accordance to the need index established under federal financial aid guidelines * Letters of recommendation from two high school teachers

How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (education scholarship application)", "letters of recommendation from two high school teachers", "Deadline April 15"]

The Cory Hewitt Memorial Scholarship is a $500 per year tuition scholarship. This is a one (1) year scholarship.

Eligibility: Applicants must: * Be a junior or senior at West Liberty University with a declared major in Criminal Justice * Maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.

How to apply: ["send a letter explaining why you should be selected via email to keith.bell@westliberty.edu", "deadline April 1"]

Five $500.00 scholarships will be awarded each year to students majoring in English, Criminal Justice, Social Science (concentration in History or Geography & Planning), and Social Work. Scholarships will be awarded based upon academic performance and/or financial need.

Eligibility: Applicants must: Have a Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher OR an ACT score of 22 or higher

How to apply: ["complete WLU application information sheet", "cover letter, resume, essay, letter of support (packet)", "deadline April 1"]

**The amount and number of scholarships awarded will be based on the income available in the fund.**

Eligibility: * Enrolled in the WLU Aviation Program * Maintain full-time college enrollment * Maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 * Act as an ambassador for the WLU Aviation Program by attending promotional and/or recruiting events when practical

How to apply: ["application (forms.office.com)", "maintain full-time enrollment"]

This scholarship is a one-time award ($2000.00) Eligible students participate in the Grow Your Own pilot program through Ohio or Marshall County Schools

Eligibility: Eligible students participate in the Grow Your Own pilot program through Ohio or Marshall County Schools

How to apply: ["application via education scholarship application", "Deadline May 31"]

The amount of the scholarship will be **$6000** and will be renewable for up to four years.

Eligibility: * Female student enrolled in the WLU Aviation Program * Resident of WV with preference for students from the Northern Panhandle counties (Wetzel. Marshall, Ohio, Brooke, Hancock) * Maintain full-time college enrollment * Maintain a cumulative minimum GPA of 3.0 * Act as an ambassador for the WLU Aviation Program by attending promotional and/or recruiting events when practical

How to apply: ["application (forms.office.com)", "maintain full-time enrollment", "ambassador duties may be required"]

The Nancy Smith-Harris 936 Scholarship is a $1500/year scholarship for four years.

Eligibility: Applicants must: * Be in the upper third of his/her high school class * Major in English at West Liberty University * Have an ACT verbal score that would place the student in the upper 1/3 of those tested

How to apply: ["send a letter explaining why you should be selected via email to gerard.necastro@westliberty.edu", "deadline April 1"]

The amount of yearly scholarship will be $1,500, being awarded at $750 per semester.

Eligibility: Student with high academic ability who is an employee, spouse, or child of an employee of a participating upper Ohio Valley contractor or participating construction trade union.

How to apply: ["complete Silver Bears Scholarship Application (PDF)", "application deadline June 1"]

07/29/2026