VSU Scholarships

At VSU, there are a variety of scholarships for African American students in Virginia to consider. Whether you’re an incoming freshman or a returning student, the more you know about the available VSU scholarships, the more you can prepare accordingly. To learn more about the wide range of African American scholarships in Virginia, read the details about each opportunity below.

Presidential Scholarship

This award is available to incoming freshmen who have completed a college preparatory course of study with a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.2 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and SAT total of 1170 or ACT composite of 24. This $10,000 award includes a $7,000 scholarship and a $3,000 service award. This VSU scholarship is renewable up to three additional years if the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0, pass 30 credit hours during the school year, participates in the University Honors program, and maintains residence on campus.

Provost Scholarship

This award is available to incoming freshmen who have completed a college preparatory course of study with a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) and SAT total of 1080 or ACT composite of 21. This $6,500 award includes a $3,500 scholarship and a $3,000 service award. This VSU scholarship is renewable up to three additional years if the recipient maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0, pass 30 credit hours during the school year, participates in the University Honors program, and maintains residence on campus.

Reginald F. Lewis Scholarship

This award, which ranges from $500 to $5,000, is available to only returning students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during his or her course of study at Virginia State University. This is a highly competitive award, presented to a limited number of students each year, according to the availability of funds. Eligible students must submit a new application each academic year. Preference is given to students in the School of Business.

Scholarship for Black STEM Majors

This award varies in amount and is available to incoming Presidential scholars majoring in one of the STEM disciplines. Students will be selected and awarded based on their academic transcript and standardized test scores. For this scholarship for Black STEM majors, additional documents may be required prior to selection. This is a highly competitive award, presented to a limited number of students each year, according to the availability of funds.

STEM majors are: Biology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics Engineering Technology, Information Logistics Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering Technology.

University Scholarship

This award, which ranges from $500 to $1,000, is available to only returning students with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher during his or her course of study at Virginia State University. This is a highly competitive award, presented to a limited number of students each year, according to the availability of funds. Eligible students must submit a new application each academic year.

University Departmental Scholarships

Administered by certain University departments. However, all students applying for and receiving financial aid can receive financial aid only in an amount representative of the difference between the scholarships and the derived need of the student.

Athletic Scholarship

The Athletic Department, in keeping with the rules and regulations of the NCAA and CIAA, awards grants to students who participate in one or more of the athletic programs. Interested persons should contact the Athletic Department at Virginia State University.

Army ROTC Scholarship Program

There are 16 types of scholarships provided by the Army through the ROTC Program. These scholarships provide financial assistance for the undergraduate education and training of highly qualified and motivated young men and women who desire to pursue careers as commissioned officers in the United States Army after graduation from college. For additional information about the program, call or write the Army ROTC Department, Virginia State University, (804) 524-8541.

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Thurgood Marshall College Fund

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