The starting point
Richmond-based Virginia public with two parallel scholarship tracks: in-state Presidential and Provost awards (up to $16,000/year covering in-state tuition and fees, with Presidential adding room+board for an estimated $114k 4-year value) and a separate non-resident scholarship at $10,000-$12,000/year keyed to high school GPA.
More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 4 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.
Out-of-State Scholarship — 3.3+ GPA Tier
At least $12,000 per year · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Minimum 3.3 high school GPA
Eligibility: Non-Virginia residents (out-of-state or international). Apply by January 15 (encouraged earlier). No separate scholarship application — auto-considered through the admission application. Note: 2025 amounts published; 2026 amounts publish in October.
Renewal: Four-year award renewable with cumulative 3.3 GPA and 28 credit hours full-time per year (fall+spring).
Other terms: Designed to offset VCU's out-of-state tuition supplement. Stackable with VCU departmental awards.
https://admissions.vcu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships-funding/out-of-state-scholarships
Out-of-State Scholarship — 3.0-3.29 GPA Tier
At least $10,000 per year · Published award terms
Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.
GPA: Minimum 3.0 high school GPA
Eligibility: Non-Virginia residents (out-of-state or international). Apply by January 15. Auto-considered through admission application.
Renewal: Four-year award renewable with cumulative 3.3 GPA and 28 credit hours full-time per year. Note: 3.0+ GPA is the entry threshold but 3.3+ is the renewal floor — students entering at 3.0-3.29 must lift their college GPA to 3.3 to renew.
Other terms: Floor tier for OOS automatic merit. Recipients enter at a lower stat band but face the same 3.3 renewal as the higher tier.
https://admissions.vcu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships-funding/out-of-state-scholarships
Presidential Scholarship (Virginia resident)
Up to $16,000/year tuition and fees ($8,000 per semester) + room and board (Honors College residence room + 250 Block + $225 Dining Dollars meal plan) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Auto-considered for all first-year applicants who apply by the November 1 priority deadline. Selection based on academic merit, with leadership, community service, and artistic talent (when applicable) also considered. Merit scholarships cover in-state costs only. National Merit Finalists who designate VCU as first-choice by May 31 are eligible for a VCU Presidential Scholarship.
Renewal: Renewable for up to three consecutive additional years (4 total) with at least 28 credit hours full-time over fall and spring semesters per year and a cumulative GPA of 3.3 or better.
Other terms: Estimated 4-year total value is approximately $114,356. The room-and-board component is keyed to the Honors College residence allowance — non-Honors students may receive a reduced room allowance.
https://admissions.vcu.edu/cost-aid/scholarships-funding/first-year-scholarships/
