Requirements for Institutional Scholarships

Glenville State University is committed to supporting student success by offering a range of scholarship opportunities that recognize academic achievement, leadership, service, and financial need. The information below highlights the eligibility criteria and key requirements associated with these scholarships, helping students and families understand how awards are determined. Students are encouraged to review this information carefully and stay informed about the qualifications needed to be considered. Being aware of these criteria can help you plan ahead and position yourself for scholarship opportunities throughout your academic journey at GSU.

GSU Blue and White Scholarship

$500 per academic year. 

The GSU Blue and White Scholarship is aimed at all incoming first-time freshmen and transfer students. To receive this scholarship, all you have to do is simply visit campus and apply with Admissions. For more information, and to schedule a campus visit, click here. 

Renewal Requirements:

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

GSU Department of Fine Arts Scholarship

Awards vary.

Initial Requirements:

• Must be an Art or Music major.
• Interested students will attend an audition (music) or a portfolio review (art) and are awarded at the discretion of the department.
• Interested and qualified students must complete the Fine Arts Prospective Student Information Form for consideration, found here.

Renewal Requirements: 

• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Remain as a Fine Arts major. 

GSU Honors Program 

$1500 per academic year.

Initial Requirements:

• Incoming first-time, full-time student.
• Have a minimum high school cumulative 3.7 GPA.
• Submit an Honors Program Application.
• Other requirements outlined here.

Renewal Requirements: 

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

For more information about the Honors Program, contact Dr. Schuyler Chapman at: 304-462-6053 or by email at: Schuyler.Chapman@glenville.edu

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GSU Merit Scholarship

Awards vary.

The GSU Merit Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics. See the GSU Merit Grid below: 

Initial Requirements:

• First-Time Freshmen:
  • Students without ACT/SAT scores are only eligible for awards between $750-$1500. 
• Transfer Students:
  • Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
  • Awarded up to $1500.

Renewal Requirements:

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

GSU HomeGrown Scholarship

$3000 per academic year.

Initial Requirements:

• Must be an incoming first-time freshman.
• Must be a newly enrolled student at GSU and be from ANY West Virginia county. 
• Student must be attending a WV Public School District.
• Must have a minimum ACT composite score of 20 or SAT composite score of 1030.
• Must have a high school GPA of 3.0+
• Must be recommended/referred by their high school superintendent, principal, or counselor. 
• Must enroll in the BAED degree program in the area identified as "high need" by a school designee (counselor, principal, etc.) 

Renewal Requirements:

• Successful progression (3.0+ GPA) in teacher education coursework and program.
• Passing Praxis core (basic skills) and content-area exams.
• Continued recommendation each semester by Education Department Chair.

For more information about the HomeGrown Scholarship, contact Mrs. Connie Stout-O'Dell at: 304-462-6209 or by email at: Connie.Stout@glenville.edu

GSU Hidden Promise Scholarship

$1000 per academic year.

Hidden Promise Scholars (HPS) are students in the eighth through twelfth grade who hold the hidden promise for central West Virginia. Selected by county superintendents and principals, these students will interact with Glenville State University students and faculty and explore the vistas that a college education opens. Hidden Promise Scholars will mentor with college students at their home schools and participate in an array of campus visits. Upon high school graduation, Hidden Promise Scholars enrolling at Glenville State University will receive an annual $1,000 scholarship. The annual grant is renewable throughout their enrollment at GSU as full-time students maintaining standard academic progress. The Hidden Promise Scholars program is the result of an alliance of Glenville State University and county school districts across West Virginia and in Ohio and Connecticut. The alliance was formed to unlock the region’s paramount “hidden promise.” These school districts and GSU believe that increased college enrollment is the key to unlocking that potential. Hidden Promise Scholars are identified by members of the GSU staff and are awarded by the Pioneer Support Center.

Initial Requirements:

• Must be an incoming first-time freshman.
• Must be first-generation. First generation students are identified as students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a four-year college degree. 

Renewal Requirements:

• Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• Must fulfill 10 community service hours per academic year.
• Must attend mandatory events as defined by the Hidden Promise Coordinator.

For more information on the Hidden Promise Program, contact Max Anderson-Lake at: 304-462-6059 or by email at: Max.Anderson-Lake@glenville.edu

Pioneer Bridge

$500 per academic year.

Initial Requirements:

Aimed at supporting first-time freshmen who have excelled in their dual enrollment coursework, Pioneer Bridge Scholars are identified as students who have completed dual enrollment credits with Glenville State University and attained a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Renewal Requirements:

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

Pioneer Legacy

$500 per academic year.

Initial Requirements:

The Pioneer Legacy Scholarship is an award designed to honor the familial connection and enduring legacy of alumni within the GSU community. Qualifying students are those who can trace their lineage to parents and/or siblings who have previously or are currently attending GSU. This scholarship aims to recognize and support the ongoing tradition of excellence within the GSU family, providing opportunities for descendants to continue the legacy of academic achievement and community involvement. 

Renewal Requirements:

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

Pioneer Promise

Tuition-Free.

Initial Requirements:

This prestigious award is designed to provide tuition-free assistance to eligible WV Promise Scholars who demonstrate outstanding promise and dedication to their academic pursuits. This scholarship offers a transformative opportunity to pursue higher education without deepening the financial burden associated with college.

Renewal Requirements:

• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

Pioneer Tuition Advantage

Tuition-Free.

Glenville State University is committed to making a quality education accessible and affordable for West Virginians. Through a combination of federal, state, and institutional scholarships, grants, and financial aid, GSU helps qualifying in-state students reduce--or even eliminate--the cost of tuition while pursuing their academic and career goals.

Initial Requirements:

• Be an incoming first-year student.
• Be a West Virginia resident (or qualify for in-state tuition).
• Be Pell Grant eligible.
• Have a total household income of $65,000 or less. 

Renewal Requirements:

• Be a West Virginia resident (or qualify for in-state tuition).
• Be Pell Grant eligible.
• Have a total household income of $65,000 or less. 
• Must complete 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 each academic year.
• Must have a $0 balance at the beginning of each term. 

For more information on the Pioneer Tuition Advantage, click here.