Scholarships are one way to reduce your costs. Check out all the various institutional, merit, and external funding opportunities that are available to you at WSSU.
WSSU Scholarship Universe
WSSU's online scholarship portal is your one-stop shop for 200+ scholarships. Submit one application and get matched to all the scholarships for which you qualify. Admitted students who are enrolled in degree-granting undergraduate and graduate programs of study may apply. Read more about WSSU Scholarship Universe...
2026 Merit Scholarship Application expected to open fall 2025.
WSSU accepts applications for Chancellor and Provost Scholarships (Merit Scholarships) each fall.
- Chancellor Scholarships | fully-covered tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board
- Provost Scholarships | $7,000 per year
Scholarships are awarded up to the direct cost (tuition, fees, and on-campus room and board).
New first-time freshmen with a minimum GPA of 3.75 who have been accepted to attend may apply for WSSU Merit Scholarships. You must have already been accepted to WSSU and received your offer of admission.
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External Scholarships
WSSU maintains a list of additional external scholarship opportunities that you may want to explore further. For example, the WSSU National Alumni Association offers scholarships to qualified students in based on academic criteria and financial need. Deadlines are coming up quick. Check out the list. Read more about External Scholarships...
