{"id":4885,"date":"2021-10-07T13:10:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-07T17:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/?page_id=4885"},"modified":"2026-04-03T12:33:43","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T16:33:43","slug":"scholarships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/honors\/scholarships\/","title":{"rendered":"Scholarships"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\n\n\t
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Applications are not always reviewed on a rolling basis. Generally, applications for awards are reviewed AFTER the posted deadline<\/strong> and applicants are informed within 1-2 weeks following that date. We now have a combined<\/strong> application for named scholar awards in the college for incoming, first-year students under the banner of Top Scholars in the Honors College at Marshall University.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

The Honors College is known for challenging<\/strong> students to develop their full academic and personal potential. We are also committed to supporting<\/strong> Marshall students in their quest to identify, plan for, and win scholarships, fellowships, and other forms of assistance that will help them in their research and creative endeavors as students, to study abroad, pursue graduate school, or aid them in their professional development. Through the links below, students will find a variety of opportunities for scholarships and other forms of support. National scholarships are merit-based and competitive. See a list of our scholarship, award, and grant recipients here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Nationally Competitive Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards and International Engagement<\/a> (NCAIE) at Marshall University is housed in the Honors College. The office has a strong record of helping Marshall students from across the university, including both honors and non-honors students, pursue highly competitive national and international scholarships, fellowships, and grants.<\/p>\n

These opportunities include awards such as the Fulbright, Boren, and Gates Cambridge, all of which involve demanding application processes. NCAIE helps students identify nationally competitive opportunities that align with their interests, goals, and professional aspirations. The office also helps students stay aware of deadlines and provides guidance throughout the application process.<\/p>\n

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All current honors students should begin by speaking with Heather Smith, Program Manager of NCAIE, before applying for any funds through the Honors College.<\/div><\/div>\n

Marshall University Awards<\/h2>\n \n \n \n \n
\n Test Based Merit Scholarships for Incoming Students\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
\n Students who are eligible to join the Honors College through the “Admission by Invitation<\/a>” pathway are also eligible to be offered a number of different merit-based scholarships which will vary based on residency (state, metro, or out of state). For in-state, resident students there are the West Virginia Promise Scholarship<\/strong> ($4750\/year) through the West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission as well as (at least) the Board of Governors Scholarship<\/strong> ($4000\/year) and Honors College Scholarship<\/strong> ($500\/year) through Marshall University. If able to maintain eligibility requirements, students may receive each of these scholarships for four academic years. For details, see the Office of Student Financial Assistance<\/a> information section on Merit-Based Aid.\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n
\n Test Optional Merit Scholarships for Incoming Students\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
\n Students who are eligible to join the Honors College through the “Admission by Holistic Review<\/a>” pathway will be eligible for Level 3 scholarship amounts (with a high school GPA of 3.5 or better) in the MU “Getting Started<\/a>” scholarships. If able to maintain eligibility requirements, students may receive each of these scholarships for four academic years. For details, see the Office of Student Financial Assistance<\/a> information section on Merit-Based Aid.\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n
\n MU Awards for Current Students\n <\/div>\n\n \n \n <\/path>\n <\/svg>\n <\/span>\n <\/button>\n\n \n
\n There are many scholarships at Marshall for current students across a wide range of departments and programs that support different students in a variety of ways. The Office of Student Financial Assistance<\/a> is the best resource for these opportunities. Also, for Study Abroad, in particular, see the list of possibilities provided by the Office of Study Abroad.<\/a>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

Honors College Awards<\/span><\/h2>\n

Unless otherwise stated, all scholarships, awards, and grants listed require that students be admitted to the Honors College and follow the curricular requirements of the college. Note that not all Honors students will be eligible for every award based on criteria laid out in the donor agreements for the funds that provide these scholarships.<\/p>\n

Incoming, First-Year Students – High school students admitted to Marshall<\/h3>\n

These scholarships are only available to incoming, first-year students who accept admission to the Honors College at Marshall University as well as accept the terms of the particular scholarship offering. Typically, these students are applying as high school students<\/strong>. Student who are considered “current,” in that they have already matriculated at Marshall, i.e., started their degree program at the university, are NOT eligible for these scholarships. There are scholarships for current students below. In addition, they are intended for students in a four-year<\/strong> undergraduate program.<\/p>\n

No Separate Scholarship Application Required<\/h4>\n

The Honors College Scholarship is awarded upon admission to the college.<\/p>\n \n \n \n \n

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\n In addition to one of several incoming, first-year merit-based scholarships administered by the university\u2019s Office of Student Financial Assistance<\/a> (SFA), students admitted to Marshall University who are also admitted to the Honors College (either by the invitation or holistic review pathways) qualify to receive the annual Honors Scholarship<\/strong>. The Honors Scholarship does not require a separate application for students admitted to the Honors College.<\/p>\n
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Academic Eligibility<\/th>\nAcademic Year Award<\/th>\nAcceptance Due Date<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Admittance to the Honors College*<\/td>\n$500, renewable up to four years<\/td>\n15 May 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

The Honors College Scholarship is awarded for eight semesters (fall and spring) as long as the student is full-time, has not earned their first baccalaureate degree, and remains in good academic standing with the Honors College. Honors College students must also meet the following award renewal criteria:<\/p>\n