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Shepherd University · West Virginia

Shepherd University Merit Aid

Strong tradition of recognizing driven students with diverse backgrounds and leadership potential.

Verified Jun 20264 days ago· HX-AUTO
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Last verifiedJun 2026Analyst HX-AUTO

Who this school is for

Students who demonstrate initiative, community involvement, and leadership qualities will find Shepherd University's merit awards well-aligned with their achievements. The university values well-rounded individuals committed to making an impact.

Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $9,044 for 2026-2027. Source

Lesser-known scholarships at Shepherd University

Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.

AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Stanley Manne Scholarship in Leadership supports high-achieving Honors students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and a commitment to community impact.

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AmountUp to $1,500EligibilityThe William Randolph Hearst Scholarship is available to minority and female Honors students, has minimum selection criteria of a 3.5 high school GPA and an SAT score of 1200 and/or 27 on the ACT, and provides up to $1,500 per academic year.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Mark and Barbara Stern Scholarship is a non-renewable scholarship awarded to an incoming Honors Program student.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Dr. David Dunlop Scholarship is a non-renewable general academic scholarship for students enrolled in the Honors Program.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Alumni Scholarship has minimum selection criteria of a 3.5 high school GPA and an SAT score of 1270 and/or 28 on the ACT; it is renewable each year with at least 12 undergraduate credit hours per semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and award amounts vary.

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Amount$5,000EligibilityThe Rubye Clyde McCormick Scholarship supports outstanding West Virginia students with solid academic credentials, is renewable each year with at least 15 undergraduate credit hours per semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5, and is valued at $5,000 per year.

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