VSU Scholarships

At VSU, there are a variety of scholarships for students 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 scholarships at VSU, read the details about each opportunity.

Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have a 4.0 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission. This scholarship award grants the recipient exclusive access into VSUs Honor College. This $8,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years with successful completion of 30 credits per year, cumulative GPA of 3.0 per academic year, and actively participate in the Honor’s College. Previous credit hours earned while in high school cannot be counted towards 30 hour requirement. The deadline to receive and accept this scholarship offer is March 1.

Orange and Blue Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.75-3.99 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission. This $4,500 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years with successful completion of 30 credits per year and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 per academic year. Previous credit hours earned while in high school cannot be counted towards the 30 hour requirement. The deadline to receive and accept this scholarship offer is March 1.

Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.50-3.74 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission. This $2,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years with successful completion of 30 credits per year and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 per academic year. Previous credit hours earned while in high school cannot be counted towards the 30 hour requirement. The deadline to receive and accept this scholarship offer is March 1.

CET (College of Engineering and Technology) Scholarship

The VSU College of Engineering and Technology is excited to offer financial support for students who want to major in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. Newly admitted VSU students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible this $3,000 scholarship. This scholarship is renewable for up to four consecutive years. To maintain the scholarship, scholarship recipients must successfully complete 30 credits per year and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 per academic year. Previous credit hours earned while in high school cannot be counted towards the 30 hour requirement.

Founder's Scholarship

This award is available to incoming transfer students who have completed an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a 3.0 or better GPA. This $6,500 award is renewable one (1) additional year 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. Incoming students are automatically reviewed for this scholarship during the admission process.

VSU Food and Agri-Science Scholarship Program  

The VSU Food and Agri-Science Scholarship Program, authorized by the United States Congress in 2018, provides students a pathway that prepares them to be successful in and significantly contribute to careers associated with these vital industries. Newly admitted and current VSU students interested in majoring in Agricultural degree programs and who meet all program requirements may be eligible to receive a one- or two-year $10,000 scholarship. The College of Agriculture offers three degree programs:  Bachelors of Science in Agriculture, Family and Consumer Sciences and Hospitality Management.  

Concentrations with the three majors aredd:  Agriculture Business and Economics, Agricultural Education, Animal Science, Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine, Plant and Soil Science, Environmental Science, International Agriculture Certificate + BS Degree, Family, Child and Community Service, Textile, Apparel and Merchandising Management (TAMM), Family and Consumer Sciences Education and Dietetics and Nutrition.    

Please visit the VSU Food and Agri-Science Scholarship  page to learn more about the scholarship.   

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 Reginald F. Lewis College of Business.

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) 524-5537, rotc@vsu.edu.

VSU Scholarship Appeal Form: If your scholarship was canceled, please submit the attached form and applicable documentation.