UC Financial Aid - Scholarships

Several UCWV scholarship opportunities exist, including athletic scholarships, music scholarships, and Leadership & Involvement Scholarships."

UC Financial Aid - Scholarships

 

Get accepted to the University of Charleston and you could get significant scholarships for college!

The University of Charleston Office of Financial Aid works with each student individually to put together the very best financial aid package. In order to be considered for scholarships and financial aid at the University of Charleston, students are required to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

University of Charleston Scholarships 2008-09*
For new students entering UC in the Fall 2008 and Spring 2009 semesters.

The scholarships listed here are for Undergraduate students ONLY.  Scholarships do not apply to Gradute programs at the University of Charleston.

*Revised 12/18/2007

Scholarships Requirements Award Information
Presidential Scholars*

- ACT score of 28 or higher or SAT score  
  of 1250+
- Academic GPA of 3.5+
- Must Live on Campus
- Limited number of awards

 Tuition and Room Scholarship.  Board is not part of the scholarship offering.  Not to be combined with other University scholarships.  Must compete at an Experience UC Scholarship Day;
Limited number awarded; Outside scholarships and grants may reduce the University contribution to the total award.
Golden Eagle Scholar Award*

- ACT score of 25+ or SAT score
  of 1130+
- Academic GPA of 3.25+
- Limited number of awards
- Award level depends on residential
  status
 

 Award amounts vary and begin at $1,000.  Golden Eagle Scholar Awards may be added to academic awards a student may have already received.  These awards are limited in number.  Must compete at an Experience UC Scholarship Day to receive this premier award.
Welch Colleague Scholarship* - Selection based upon competition
  during Experience UC Day
- High School Academic GPA 3.0+
- Past and/or current community
  involvement and leadership
- Must Live on Campus		 Receive 25% Tuition PLUS Full Room & Board scholarship per year; will amount to approximately $14,000 in 2008-09.  Awarded to 30 qualifying students; not to be combined with other UC scholarships; must participate in the Colleague Program
Leadership & Involvement Scholarship* - Selection based upon Involvement
  during Experience UC Day;
- High school GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Past and/or current community   
  involvement and leadership		 $500 and up for qualified leaders
Kanawha Valley Grant Accepted students from Kanawha, Putnam, Boone, Logan, Clay, Jackson, Raleigh, Lincoln, Roane and Fayette counties qualify $7,000 per year toward tuition; for on-campus and off-campus students not receiving other premier UC scholarships (Welch Colleague, etc.); may be combined with athletic, Legacy, music and Leadership & Involvement awards
WV Promise Scholars 3.0 Academic GPA
ACT composite score of at least 22 or as determined by the WV Promise Scholarship program		 Determined by WV Promise Scholarship Program
University of Charleston Scholarships - Freshman and Transfer Student On-Campus and Off-Campus awards - Based on high school GPA and  
  ACT/SAT scores for freshmen or based
  on college GPA for transfers

Awards vary from $7,000 to $13,000 for freshmen.
Awards vary from $2,500 to 8,500 for transfers.
Awards are renewable for four years depending on eligibility requirements.

Athletic Scholarships
Cheerleading Scholarships		 - Must be an outstanding NCAA Division
  II level athlete and meet UC
  Admissions Requirements;
  offered by athletic coaches		 Awards begin at $500
Chorus or Pep Band Scholarships - Music major not required
- Enrollment in Concert Choir or Pep  
  Band.  Private voice study while at UC  
  for vocal students.		 Awards are up to $1,000 per year and may be combined with some other awards.

* The Presidential, Golden Eagle Scholar Award,  Welch Colleague and Leadership & Involvement scholarship selections are based upon performance at the annual Experience UC Day Competition, which will be held on February 2, February 16 and February 23, 2008.

 
Several other scholarship opportunities exist, including Legacy Scholarships, Need Grants, UC Grants, and more. These programs are designed to help make a high-quality private university education affordable. Scholarship award amounts and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the University of Charleston. 
  • Scholarship award amounts and requirements are subject to change at the discretion of the University of Charleston.
  • The University is also inclined to make final decisions about combinations of awards. 
  • Award levels may change depending on on-campus residential status. 
  • This scholarship award template is in effect for students entering the University of Charleston for the 2008 Fall and 2009 Spring Semesters.

If you are interested in any of the scholarship opportunities listed here or for additional information about other aid options, please contact the Office of Admissions at (304) 357-4750 or (800) 995-GOUC.

 
UC's Presidential, Provost, Welch Colleague and Leadership & Involvement scholarships are only available by participating in Experience UC Scholarship Days held in February and March. More than $700,000 a year is offered to students as a result of Experience UC Scholarship Days.  High school juniors should keep your eyes open for more information coming this Fall.