Scholarships For Undergraduate Students

$20,000 per year

The Presidential Scholarship is a highly selective, limited scholarship available to incoming first-year students. There are only 10 Presidential Scholarships awarded each year and selection is quite competitive. In order to be considered for a Presidential Scholarship, a student must be admitted no later than February 1 and meet the GPA score requirement:

Minimum high school GPA of 3.8 (weighted GPA is accepted)

Scholastic, leadership, and community activities are considered in the evaluation process. Consideration is based upon a student’s application for admission to the university; no additional application is required to apply. However, students are strongly encouraged to submit an activity resume with their admission materials. 

This scholarship may be renewed annually for a total four years, as long as the student maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and is enrolled in at least 12 credit hours per semester. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded in place of the Academic Scholarship, Donor Funded Scholarship(s), and/or Conservatory Scholarship.

$3,000 – $15,000 per year*

The Academic Scholarship is available to incoming first-year students. Consideration is based upon a student’s high school GPA, and their program of study at Shenandoah.

The Academic Scholarship may be renewed annually for a total of four years. To remain eligible, recipients are required to maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student and a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, recipients must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and listed in the undergraduate catalog.

*May very by degree.

$4,000 – $10,000 per year*

The Academic Transfer Scholarship is available students transferring from another college or university. Eligibility is based upon the student’s cumulative GPA from those transfer credits accepted by Shenandoah University. No additional application is required to apply; eligibility is determined based upon a student’s application for admission to the university.

The Academic Transfer Scholarship may be renewed annually for a total of four years. To remain eligible, recipients are required to maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student and a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, recipients must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and listed in the undergraduate catalog.

*May very by degree.

 $2,000 – $19,500 per year

The Conservatory Scholarship is available to students pursuing a degree within the Shenandoah Conservatory. The scholarship is awarded based upon a student’s application for admission, their audition, and the needs of the conservatory.

The Conservatory Talent Award may be renewed annually for a total of four years. Recipients are required to maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student, maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), and meet the requirements as set by the Conservatory to keep the award. This scholarship is awarded in place of the Academic Scholarship.

$1,000 per year

Shenandoah University offers a scholarship to full-time undergraduate students who are residents of Virginia and have been members in good standing of the Virginia Conference United Methodist Church for at least one year. Membership standing must be certified by their minister.

The Methodist Scholarship may be renewed annually for a total of four years. To remain eligible, recipients are required to maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student and a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, recipients must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and listed in the undergraduate catalog – Application.

Shenandoah Specialized Endowed Scholarships

These scholarship opportunities are provided by the generosity of our donors and have unique requirements that include location of High School and High School GPA. These scholarships may require an essay. 

 Shenandoah Specialized Endowed Scholarships

Scholarship amount is equal to tuition

Shenandoah University participates in the tuition exchanges programs of The Tuition Exchange and the Council of Independent Colleges. These not-for-profit, reciprocal scholarship programs make it possible for the undergraduate dependents of faculty and staff at participating colleges and universities to apply for full tuition scholarships at partner institutions. The scholarship is available to incoming first-year students only. Students are selected based upon their high school GPA.

This scholarship may be renewed annually for an additional three years. To remain eligible, recipients are required to maintain full-time enrollment as an undergraduate student and a GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale). In addition, recipients must meet the Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements as defined by the Office of Financial Aid and listed in the undergraduate catalog. Eligibility for tuition exchange must be certified annually by the tuition exchange liaison of their parent’s institution. No additional application is required to apply. Recipients are notified in March.

Students are strongly encouraged to pursue scholarships from outside the university. Your home community and the Internet can be great potential sources for a scholarship. Also, do not stop applying for scholarships once you have been enrolled at Shenandoah University. Outside scholarship opportunities will continue to become available throughout your academic career. 

If you receive scholarships from outside of Shenandoah University, please make our office aware by reporting them by selecting the “Report/View Outside Awards” tab from the menu in Hornet Hub.

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