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πŸ’° Western Carolina University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
2
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$10,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
Requirements vary by scholarship

Western Carolina University offers 2 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $5,000, students receiving the largest award pay about $0 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Western Carolina University

Tuition & fees
$5,000
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$0/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,354), 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
View complete details on Western Carolina University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Western Carolina University β€” no separate application

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

First Year Catamount Commitment
Award
$1,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$1,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
A scholarship program providing merit-based financial assistance to qualifying first-year students based on their high school GPA.
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Other scholarships at Western Carolina University (1)

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

University Nuclear Leadership Program Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship funded by the Department of Energy for engineering students entering the nuclear engineering field.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Western Carolina University

Early Action
11/1/2025
Regular Decision
2026-02-01

Common questions about Western Carolina University scholarships

How much merit aid does Western Carolina University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$10,000/yr. Western Carolina University lists 2 merit scholarships in total.

Does Western Carolina University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Western Carolina University?

The largest published award covers full tuition, though not housing and other costs.

When is the scholarship deadline at Western Carolina University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/1/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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