Scholarship Awarding University:
University of Mary Washington
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of November, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
The Washington Scholars Program at UMW recognizes Virginia high school seniors with exceptional academic credentials. One or more Washington Scholarships will be awarded to incoming first-year students for the fall semester of their incoming year.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Qualified candidates must be students who are:
• Legal resident of Virginia (Washington Scholar)
• Offered admission to the Honors Program at the University of Mary Washington.
• Full-time, residing on-campus except for up to two semesters of approved educational experiences.
Preference is given to students who:
• Are finalists or semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition, valedictorians, and salutatorians
• Show promise for providing service and leadership to the college community through extracurricular activities
Value of Scholarship:
The Washington Scholar will receive an award equal to full tuition, fees, room, and board. The scholarship is renewable through four years of undergraduate study.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into UMW.
ii. Semi-finalist candidates will be invited in late January and expected to participate in an individual interview with the Scholarship Committee in March.
iii. The final selections are to be made by the Vice President for Enrollment with recommendations from the Scholarship Committee. The full-ride recipient will be notified by April 1.
Scholarship Renewal
• Enroll as a full-time UMW student each semester
• Maintain a UMW grade point average of 3.25 during the first semester and 3.50 each semester thereafter, based on a 4.00 grading scale.
• The Washington Scholarship is renewable for up to eight total semesters (four years) of undergraduate study at UMW.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the University of Mary Washington First-Year Scholarship Page.
