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💰 Winston-Salem State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships

In-State Awards

$7,000/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$7,000/yr

Winston-Salem State University offers 3 merit scholarships. Awards run $7,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $14,057, students receiving the largest award pay about $7,057 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Winston-Salem State University

Tuition & fees

$14,057

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Largest annual award

$7,000

Students receiving it pay about

$7,057/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,484), 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 Winston-Salem State University's website

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Other scholarships at Winston-Salem State University (3)

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

Chancellor Scholarship

Chancellor Scholarships | fully-covered tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board

Eligibility: New first-time freshmen with a minimum GPA of 3.75 who have been accepted to attend WSSU may apply for WSSU Merit Scholarships. You must have already been accepted to WSSU and received your offer of admission.

How to apply: ["application (invitation via RamAdmission portal)", "two essays", "two letters of recommendation", "video clip", "must have been accepted to WSSU"]

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Provost Scholarship

$7,000/yr

Provost Scholarships | $7,000 per year

How to apply: ["application (invitation via RamAdmission portal)", "two essays", "two letters of recommendation", "video clip", "must have been accepted to WSSU"]

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WSSU Scholarship Universe (scholarship portal)

WSSU's online scholarship portal is your one-stop shop for 200+ scholarships. Submit one application and get matched to all the scholarships for which you qualify. Admitted students who are enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate and graduate programs of study may apply.

Eligibility: Admitted students who are enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate and graduate programs of study may apply.

How to apply: ["submit Scholarship Universe application", "update profile yearly when the application reopens"]

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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Winston-Salem State University

Regular Decision

06/28/2026

Common questions about Winston-Salem State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Winston-Salem State University give?

Published awards range $7,000/yr. Winston-Salem State University lists 3 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $7,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Winston-Salem State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 50% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Winston-Salem State University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 06/28/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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