Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, VA

University Website:  https://www.vcu.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.vcu.edu/admissions/apply/

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) is a public research university located in Richmond, Virginia. VCU was founded in 1838 as the medical department of Hampden–Sydney College, becoming the Medical College of Virginia in 1854. In 1968, the Virginia General Assembly merged MCV with the Richmond Professional Institute, founded in 1917, to create Virginia Commonwealth University. Today, more than 31,000 students pursue 222 degree and certificate programs through VCU's 13 schools and one college. The VCU Health System supports the university's health care education, research and patient care mission.

With a record $256 million in sponsored research funding in the fiscal year 2011, VCU is designated as a research university with very high research activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. A broad array of university-approved centers and institutes of excellence, involving faculty from multiple disciplines in public policy, biotechnology and health care discoveries, supports the university's research mission. Twenty-eight graduate and first-professional programs are ranked by U.S. News and World Report as among the best in the country.

VCU's athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are collectively known as the VCU Rams. They were members of the Colonial Athletic Association, but joined the Atlantic 10 Conference on July 1, 2012.

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Virginia Commonwealth University College Scholarships

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Provost Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $16,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Provost Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. You will be required to submit an essay; no other application is necessary.

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Provost Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Up to $16,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The Provost Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. You will be required to submit an essay; no other application is necessary.

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Out-of-State Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $12,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Out-of-State Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University who are non-residents and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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Out-of-State Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Up to $12,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Out-of-State Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University who are non-residents and have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

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Deans' Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $8,000 November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Deans' Scholarship is available to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Deans' Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

award

Up to $8,000

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The Deans' Scholarship is available to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Transfer Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $8,000 March 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Transfer Scholarship is open to outstanding transfer students at Virginia Commonwealth University who have earned a minimum of 45 semester credit hours.

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Transfer Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Up to $8,000

deadline

March 15, 2026
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Description

The Transfer Scholarship is open to outstanding transfer students at Virginia Commonwealth University who have earned a minimum of 45 semester credit hours.

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L&L Friendship Fund

Virginia Commonwealth University

$2,000 September 08, 2025 See Details

Description

The L&L Friendship Fund is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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L&L Friendship Fund

Virginia Commonwealth University

award

$2,000

deadline

September 08, 2025
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Description

The L&L Friendship Fund is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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CHS Emergency Fund - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $2,000 June 30, 2026 See Details

Description

The CHS Emergency Fund is available to full-time students at Virginia Commonwealth University with unexpected emergency expenses that may derail a student’s progress toward a degree. Priority will be given to students whose tenure at the university may be at risk due to an emergency situation. This award can be used to cover expenses such as...

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CHS Emergency Fund - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Up to $2,000

deadline

June 30, 2026
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Description

The CHS Emergency Fund is available to full-time students at Virginia Commonwealth University with unexpected emergency expenses that may derail a student’s progress toward a degree. Priority will be given to students whose tenure at the university may be at risk due to an emergency situation. This award can be used to cover expenses such as...

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Randi Buerlein Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship

Virginia Commonwealth University

$500 September 08, 2025 See Details

Description

The Randi Buerlein Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. To be eligible for this award, you must demonstrate a commitment to community engagement through past participation in service-learning or have had...

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Randi Buerlein Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship

Virginia Commonwealth University

award

$500

deadline

September 08, 2025
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Description

The Randi Buerlein Endowed Study Abroad Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0. To be eligible for this award, you must demonstrate a commitment to community engagement through past participation in service-learning or have had...

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Presidential International Education Award - VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University

Up to $1,000 September 08, 2025 See Details

Description

The Presidential International Education Award is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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Presidential International Education Award - VCU

Virginia Commonwealth University

award

Up to $1,000

deadline

September 08, 2025
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Description

The Presidential International Education Award is available to full-time undergraduate and graduate students at Virginia Commonwealth University who plan to study abroad and have a minimum GPA of 2.0.

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Presidential Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

100% of tuition November 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Presidential Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. The award is for in-state tuition, fees, room and board. You will be required to submit an essay; no other application is necessary.

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Presidential Scholarship - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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100% of tuition

deadline

November 01, 2025
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Description

The Presidential Scholarship is open to outstanding entering freshmen at Virginia Commonwealth University. The award is for in-state tuition, fees, room and board. You will be required to submit an essay; no other application is necessary.

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Jeremiah and Mary Rita Sheehan Merit Scholarship in Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University

Varies August 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Jeremiah and Mary Rita Sheehan Merit Scholarship in Engineering is available to incoming, full-time freshman who are majoring in engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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Jeremiah and Mary Rita Sheehan Merit Scholarship in Engineering

Virginia Commonwealth University

award

Varies

deadline

August 15, 2025
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Description

The Jeremiah and Mary Rita Sheehan Merit Scholarship in Engineering is available to incoming, full-time freshman who are majoring in engineering at Virginia Commonwealth University.

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