The starting point
Radford auto-considers on-time applicants (no separate application) for a tiered set of named, tuition-only merit awards (Excellence/Wayfinder/Compass) with separate, higher out-of-state amounts and a low 2.5 renewal GPA.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 5 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Radford Excellence Scholarship
Up to $4,000 (in-state) / Up to $8,000 (out-of-state) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Incoming freshman students. Auto-considered with no separate application if the admission application is submitted by Feb. 1.
Renewal: Up to eight consecutive semesters. After the first academic year, and each semester thereafter, must achieve a cumulative 2.5 GPA (4.0 scale) and remain in good judicial standing. Must complete at least 12 credit hours each semester or the scholarship is revoked.
Other terms: Applied toward tuition and mandatory fees only. Reduced by other tuition-specific awards (e.g., military tuition stipend, Academic Common Market). If the full amount is not allocated to tuition/fees, the remainder is NOT refunded and does not roll over. Amounts are 'up to' ceilings — no published stat grid.
https://www.radford.edu/financial-aid/aid-types.html
Wayfinder Scholarship
$1,000-$2,000 (in-state) / Up to $8,000 (out-of-state) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Incoming freshman and transfer students; auto-considered (no separate application) if applied on time.
Renewal: New freshmen: up to eight consecutive semesters. Transfers: up to four consecutive semesters. After year one and each semester thereafter, cumulative 2.5 GPA and good judicial standing required; must complete 12+ credits/semester or scholarship revoked.
Other terms: Tuition and mandatory fees only; reduced by other tuition-specific awards; unused amount not refunded and does not roll over.
https://www.radford.edu/financial-aid/aid-types.html
Compass Scholarship
Up to $1,000 (in-state) / Up to $7,000 (out-of-state) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Incoming freshman and transfer students; auto-considered (no separate application) if applied on time.
Renewal: New freshmen: up to eight consecutive semesters. Transfers: up to four. Cumulative 2.5 GPA and good judicial standing after year one; 12+ credits/semester or revoked.
Other terms: Tuition and mandatory fees only; reduced by other tuition-specific awards; unused amount not refunded and does not roll over.
https://www.radford.edu/financial-aid/aid-types.html
