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πŸ’° West Virginia University Institute of Technology Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$500-$3,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA / 18 ACT

West Virginia University Institute of Technology awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$3,000/yr for in-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA / 18 ACT.

Official Scholarship Information
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Automatic merit scholarships at West Virginia University Institute of Technology β€” no separate application

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

Current Student Scholarships (automatically awarded "*")
Note that scholarships marked with* are automatically awarded. If you're eligible for one of these scholarships, you'll be automatically considered.
Eligibility: * Scholarship is automatically awarded and any eligible student is considered. You do not need to apply.
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First Generation First-year Grant (yearly)
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 2.0+ β€’ ACT 18+ β€’ SAT 960+
* Yearly Award: $1,000
Eligibility: * West Virginia resident – neither parent has a 4-year college degree * HS GPA: 2.0 or higher * ACT 18/SAT 960 (870 OLD)\* * EFC (Estimated Family Contribution): 1000 or below
How to apply: ["be West Virginia resident", "meet EFC 1000 or below"]
πŸ“‹ Renewable for up to 4 years; renewal criteria specified on page. Source β†—
Leadership Scholarship
Award
$500/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1070+
Incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 and an ACT composite of at least 21 or combined new SAT of 1070 ... will be awarded a $500 scholarship annually for up to four academic years.
Eligibility: Incoming freshmen who have a high school GPA of at least 3.0 and an ACT composite of at least 21 or combined new SAT of 1070 (Evidence-Based Reading & Writing score and Math score only) or old SAT 990 (Critical Reading score and Math score only) will be awarded a $500 scholarship annually for up to four academic years.
How to apply: ["submit verification of status attainment (certificate or letter of proof) to the Mountaineer Hub by August 1", "remain enrolled full-time"]
πŸ“‹ Renewal requirements described on page. πŸ”— This award will usually be in addition to any other scholarship. Source β†—
Level 1
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
Eligibility: The information below is an overview of our West Virginia Resident, first-year and transfer student scholarships. | Overall High SchoolGPA | ACT/SAT (SAT Equivalent)**\*** | | Level 1 | 3.5 | 25/1200 (1140) | | Level 2 | 3.25 | 23/1130 (1070) | | Level 3 | 3.0 | 21/1060 (1000) |
How to apply: ["apply for admission (considered automatically upon admission)"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for up to 4 years; renewal criteria described on page (renewal GPA and credit-hour requiremen Source β†—
Level 2
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.2+ β€’ ACT 23+ β€’ SAT 1130+
Eligibility: The information below is an overview of our West Virginia Resident, first-year and transfer student scholarships. | Overall High SchoolGPA | ACT/SAT (SAT Equivalent)**\*** | | Level 1 | 3.5 | 25/1200 (1140) | | Level 2 | 3.25 | 23/1130 (1070) | | Level 3 | 3.0 | 21/1060 (1000) |
How to apply: ["apply for admission (considered automatically upon admission)"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for up to 4 years; renewal criteria described on page (renewal GPA and credit-hour requiremen Source β†—
Level 3
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
Eligibility: The information below is an overview of our West Virginia Resident, first-year and transfer student scholarships. | Overall High SchoolGPA | ACT/SAT (SAT Equivalent)**\*** | | Level 1 | 3.5 | 25/1200 (1140) | | Level 2 | 3.25 | 23/1130 (1070) | | Level 3 | 3.0 | 21/1060 (1000) |
How to apply: ["apply for admission (considered automatically upon admission)"]
πŸ“‹ Awards renewable for up to 4 years; renewal criteria described on page (renewal GPA and credit-hour requiremen Source β†—

Other scholarships at West Virginia University Institute of Technology (4)

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

In-state stipend
In-state students can earn up to 30% of university tuition. Out-of-state students can earn up to 40% of university tuition.
Eligibility: Participants must meet ONE of the following eligibility requirements: Cumulative GPA below 2.5; Re-attempting an eligible D/F repeat or withdrawn course in the Summer term; or Merit-based or need-based aid recipients needing to reach the completion and GPA benchmark requirements for scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["submit Summer BOOST application by posted due date", "earn a C or better in attempted Summer courses", "utilize at least one academic resource (e.g., tutor or StudentLingo Workshop)", "enroll in at least one course at WVU Tech for the Fall 2025 term"]
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Out-of-state stipend
In-state students can earn up to 30% of university tuition. Out-of-state students can earn up to 40% of university tuition.
Eligibility: Participants must meet ONE of the following eligibility requirements: Cumulative GPA below 2.5; Re-attempting an eligible D/F repeat or withdrawn course in the Summer term; or Merit-based or need-based aid recipients needing to reach the completion and GPA benchmark requirements for scholarship eligibility.
How to apply: ["submit Summer BOOST application by posted due date", "earn a C or better in attempted Summer courses", "utilize at least one academic resource (e.g., tutor or StudentLingo Workshop)", "enroll in at least one course at WVU Tech for the Fall 2025 term"]
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Programmatic fee coverage
This scholarship shall cover the additional programmatic fees for students enrolled in the BSN program (above undergraduate tuition).
Eligibility: For undergraduate students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at WVU Tech. First preference shall be for residents of Raleigh, Fayette or Wyoming Counties in West Virginia.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (Wufoo)"]
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Valley Emergency Medical Services Scholarship
Eligibility: For West Virginia residents who are in good academic standing by maintaining a GPA of 3.0, maintain full-time status and major in a field of study aligned with the health care industry (including but not limited to nursing and pre-professional programs). First preference will be for students working in jobs delivering patient care and/or are children of EMT personnel.
How to apply: ["separate scholarship application (Wufoo)", "full-time enrollment"]
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Common questions about West Virginia University Institute of Technology scholarships

How much merit aid does West Virginia University Institute of Technology give?

Published awards range $500-$3,000/yr. West Virginia University Institute of Technology lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA / 18 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 14% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at West Virginia University Institute of Technology?

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

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

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