Virginia Commonwealth University Deans' Scholarship

The four-year Deans' Scholarship covers the cost of tuition and fees up to $8,000 per year (maximum amount of $4,000 per semester). The estimated total value of this four-year award is approximately $32,000. The Fall 2025 admission deadline is January 15 but all first-year students will be considered for a scholarship if they apply by November 1, 2024. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information. Recipients are selected based on academic merit. Leadership, community service and artistic talent (when applicable) also may be considered. Your application materials (Common Application plus an official high school transcript) must be received by the Office of Admissions by Nov. 1. The four-year scholarship is renewable for up to three consecutive years if you complete at least 28 credit hours on a full-time basis over the fall and spring semesters and maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better. All applicants seeking scholarship consideration are encouraged to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Merit-based scholarships cover in-state costs only.