Scholarships

Marshall University offers a variety of scholarships to recognize academic achievement, support educational access, and reduce college costs. Scholarship opportunities may be based on academic performance, financial need, residency status, academic program, leadership, or donor-established criteria.

Scholarship opportunities include:

• Merit Scholarships for incoming freshmen and transfer students
• Marshall University Foundation Scholarships
• Program-specific and departmental scholarships
• Competitive scholarship programs

To download a copy of the Marshall University Scholarship polices, follow the link below.

Prior Year Policies

• 2026-2027 Marshall University Scholarship Polices

The Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant is available to assist incoming first-time freshmen who have exceptional financial need based on the results of the FAFSA.

Eligibility for the Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant and the amount of the award is determined based on the student’s demonstrated unmet financial need and the student’s high school academic performance. Students qualifying for this program may receive the grant up to four academic years (fall and spring semesters) while pursuing their first baccalaureate degree. In addition to demonstrating exceptional financial need, incoming first-time freshmen must meet the following criteria to receive this award:

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by April 15 prior to the academic year enrolling
• Earn a High School Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.
• Live in on-campus housing.
• Enroll full-time.
• Submit all required documentation for federal verification, if required.

The value of the Achievement Tuition Waiver Grant typically stays the same each academic year it is renewed as long as the student meets the following criteria.

• File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) annually.
• Submit all required documentation for federal verification, if required.
• Earn at least a 2.0 Marshall and overall grade point average.
• Earn 30 credit hours each academic year.
• Live in on-campus housing.
• Maintain full-time enrollment.

The tuition waiver grant may only be applied to Marshall University tuition charges. This tuition waiver grant does not apply to students who do not live on campus and who are enrolled in a distance education program. This waiver does not cover tuition charges from St. Mary’s Center for Education and other third-party agreements with colleges and universities. Be advised that the amount of this award is subject to change in accordance with federal and state regulations and institutional policy when the student’s unmet financial need changes due to verification, the student receives additional financial aid awards, or there are other circumstances that affect the student’s financial aid eligibility.

Marshall University Top Scholar Program

The Top Scholar application is your gateway to the most prestigious opportunities at Marshall. This initiative unites the storied Society of Yeager Scholars, the esteemed Hedrick and Hodges Scholars, and the innovative 1837 Scholars, creating a vibrant community of academic excellence, transformative experiences, and leadership – all housed within The Honors College. For more information visit: https://www.marshall.edu/topscholar/

Society of Yeager Scholars

Society of Yeager Scholars receive scholarships totaling the cost of tuition, standard fees, housing and food (student must obtain permission to live off campus), a stipend, a book allowance, a personal computer, a summer study program at Exeter College, Oxford, and funds for further study abroad experience (after applying any qualifying federal and state grants and scholarships). To apply for this scholarship visit www.marshall.edu/yeager.

The John Marshall Scholarship is designed to complement a student’s overall financial aid package, helping maximize available resources, and reduce out-of-pocket costs. Structured to work alongside other forms of financial assistance, the scholarship supports Marshall University’s commitment to affordability by helping reduce remaining educational costs after eligible aid is applied. Designed to maximize affordability, scholarship funding may be applied toward tuition and on-campus room and board costs, while allowing up to $750 per semester for books, supplies, and other educationally related expenses. Final scholarship amounts may be adjusted based on other aid and scholarship awards received.

Marshall For All

Marshall For All encompasses a collection of innovative affordability initiatives designed to help eligible students reduce educational costs and borrowing. Through debt-free and tuition-free pathways, the program combines scholarships, grants, work opportunities, and student support resources to make a Marshall education more accessible and affordable.

Marshall For All Debt-Free Program

The Debt-Free Program helps eligible students graduate without student loan debt through a combination of scholarships, grants, work opportunities, financial literacy support, and family contributions. Learn more about eligibility and program benefits by visiting the Marshall For All Debt-Free Program.

Marshall For All Tuition-Free Program

The Tuition-Free Program provides eligible students with a pathway to complete their degree with tuition costs covered through a coordinated package of financial assistance and institutional support. Learn more about eligibility and available opportunities through the Marshall For All Tuition-Free Program.

Marshall University has a number of endowed and annual scholarships that have been established through the Marshall University Foundation by individuals who care deeply about Marshall University and our students. Many students are selected to receive endowed and annual scholarship awards by committees from departments and colleges, while others are selected by staff from the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

In addition to a freshmen merit-based scholarship, students who meet the following criteria and agree to accept admission into the Marshall University Honors College qualify to receive an additional scholarship award. Students meeting criteria will receive an invitation from the Honors College.

Students pursuing the Holistic Review admissions pathway can receive this scholarship, but they need to submit an application for admission to the college. If admitted, these students will be offered the scholarship. Students admitted through the Invitation admissions pathway do not need to apply for admission to the Honors College. For more information on these admission policies, visit the Honors College website.

Superscores are not used to determine eligibility for the Honors College Scholarship.

The Honors College Scholarship is awarded for four academic years (fall and spring semesters) as long as the student is pursuing his or her first baccalaureate degree, remains in the Honors College, and maintains full-time enrollment at Marshall University.  In addition, the student must meet the following renewal criteria:

• Successfully complete at least 30 credit hours each academic year
• Earn an overall 3.3 GPA at the end of each academic year

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship recognizes the children and grandchildren of Marshall University graduates by providing a tuition reduction scholarship to eligible incoming first-time freshmen. Award amounts vary based on residency classification and academic credentials and are designed to reduce tuition costs while honoring a family’s Marshall legacy.

This program provides a tuition scholarship waiver to offset the cost of the Metro Tuition Rate to that of the WV Resident Tuition Rate to first-time freshmen whose parent or grandparent graduated from Marshall University. In addition, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Metro residency status
• ACT composite score of 26 or higher or SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math score of 1240) and H.S. GPA of 3.5 or higher
• Full-time enrollment

First-time freshmen are automatically considered for this program when they indicate on their Admission Application that their parent or grandparent graduated from Marshall University. The student’s parent or grandparent must be an “active” alumnus or alumna. In order to confirm your eligibility for this program, you must complete the Alumni Legacy Tuition Reduction Scholarship Questionnaire and submit it to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Recipients of the Legacy Tuition Reduction Scholarship forfeit receipt of any other Marshall University Scholarship or Tuition Waiver Programs. Students shall be awarded either the Alumni Legacy or other Marshall University Scholarship/Grant awards depending on which is more advantageous.

The tuition waiver scholarship may only be applied to Marshall University metro tuition charges. This tuition waiver scholarship does not apply to students enrolled in a distance education program. This scholarship waiver does not cover tuition charges from St. Mary’s Center for Education and other consortium colleges and universities.

This is a 4-year tuition scholarship waiver program that is renewable if the student maintains at least a 2.0 GPA, completes successfully at least 30 credit hours each academic year, and maintains Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress. The amount of the award is the difference between Metro and WV tuition rates.

This program provides a tuition scholarship waiver to offset the cost of non-resident tuition to first-time freshmen whose parent or grandparent graduated from Marshall University. In addition, the student must meet the following criteria:

• Non-resident status
• Full-time enrollment
• Meet minimum ACT/SAT scores and H.S. GPA

First-time freshmen are automatically considered for this program when they indicate on their Admission Application that their parent or grandparent graduated from Marshall University. The student’s parent or grandparent must be an “active” alumnus or alumna. In order to confirm your eligibility for this program, you must complete the Alumni Legacy Tuition Reduction Scholarship Questionnaire and submit it to the Office of Student Financial Assistance.

Tier I Alumni Legacy award amount is the difference between non-resident tuition and WV resident tuition. To qualify for Tier I Alumni Legacy, the student must have:

• ACT composite score of 26 or higher or SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math Score of 1240 and a H.S. GPA of at least 3.5

Tier 2 Alumni Legacy award amount is the difference between non-resident tuition and Metro resident tuition.  To qualify for Tier 2 Alumni Legacy, the student must have:

• ACT composite score of 23 or higher or SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing + Math Score of 1130 and a H.S. GPA of at least 2.75

Recipients of the Legacy Tuition Reduction Scholarship forfeit receipt of any other Marshall University Scholarship or Tuition Waiver Programs. The tuition waiver scholarship may only be applied to Marshall University non-resident tuition charges. This tuition waiver scholarship does not apply to students enrolled in a distance education program. This scholarship waiver does not cover tuition charges from St. Mary’s Center for Education and other consortium colleges and universities.

Students shall be awarded either the Alumni Legacy or other Marshall University Scholarship/Grant awards depending on which is more advantageous.

This is a 4-year tuition scholarship waiver program that is renewable if the student maintains at least a 2.0 GPA, completes successfully at least 30 credit hours each academic year, and maintains Financial Aid Satisfactory Academic Progress.