Marshall University offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
First-time freshmen students who are charged the West Virginia “in-state” tuition rate may qualify for one of the scholarships listed below. Additional details for Merit-based Scholarships for Incoming Freshman – Resident
First-Time Freshman WV Resident Scholarships
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Marshall | HS GPA >= 3.9 & ACT >= 30 or SAT >= 1360 | $5,500 |
| John Laidley | HS GPA >= 3.7 & ACT >= 28 or SAT >= 1300 | $4,500 |
| Board of Governors | HS GPA >= 3.5 & ACT >=26 or SAT >=1230 | $4,000 |
| Presidential | HS GPA >= 3.25 & ACT >= 24 or SAT >=1160 | $3,000 |
| A. Michael Perry | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >= 22 or SAT >=1100 | $2,500 |
| Opportunity Grant | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >=20 or SAT >=1030-1090 | $2,000 |
First-time freshmen students who are charged the “metro” tuition rate may qualify for one of the scholarships listed below. Additional details for Merit-based Scholarships for Incoming Freshman – Metro.
First-Time Freshman Metro Scholarships
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Marshall | HS GPA >= 3.9 & ACT >= 30 or SAT >= 1360 | $7,966 |
| John Laidley | HS GPA >= 3.7 & ACT >= 28 or SAT >= 1300 | $6,196 |
| Board of Governors | HS GPA >= 3.5 & ACT >=26 or SAT >=1230 | $4,426 |
| Presidential | HS GPA >= 3.25 & ACT >= 24 or SAT >=1160 | $3,540 |
| A. Michael Perry | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >= 22 or SAT >=1100 | $2,213 |
| Opportunity Grant | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >=20 or SAT >=1030-1090 | $1,770 |
First-time freshmen students who are charged the “non-resident” tuition rate may qualify for one of the scholarships listed below. Click here for more details and renewal criteria Merit-based Scholarships for Incoming Freshman – Non-Resident
First-Time Freshman Non-Resident Scholarships
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Marshall | HS GPA >= 3.9 & ACT >= 30 or SAT >= 1360 | $14,000 |
| John Laidley | HS GPA >= 3.7 & ACT >= 28 or SAT >= 1300 | $12,000 |
| Board of Governors | HS GPA >= 3.5 & ACT >=26 or SAT >=1230 | $10,500 |
| Presidential | HS GPA >= 3.25 & ACT >= 24 or SAT >=1160 | $8,000 |
| A. Michael Perry | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >= 22 or SAT >=1100 | $6,000 |
| Opportunity Grant | HS GPA >= 3.0 & ACT >=20 or SAT >=1030-1090 | $5,000 |
2024-25 Test Optional “Get Started” Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen – Resident
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | HS GPA >= 4.2 | $3,500 |
| Level 2 | HS GPA >= 3.8 – 4.19 | $2,500 |
| Level 3 | HS GPA 3.5 – 3.79 | $1,500 |
| Level 4 | HS GPA >= 3.2 – 3.49 | $1,250 |
| Level 5 | HS GPA >= 3.0 – 3.19 | $750 |
2024-25 Test Optional “Get Started” Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen – Metro
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | HS GPA >= 4.2 | $4,647 |
| Level 2 | HS GPA >= 3.8 – 4.19 | $3,319 |
| Level 3 | HS GPA 3.5 – 3.79 | $1,991 |
| Level 4 | HS GPA >= 3.2 – 3.49 | $1,660 |
| Level 5 | HS GPA >= 3.0 – 3.19 | $996 |
2024-25 Test Optional “Get Started” Scholarship for Incoming Freshmen – Non-Resident
| Scholarship | Criteria | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | HS GPA >= 4.2 | $7,000 |
| Level 2 | HS GPA >= 3.8 – 4.19 | $5,000 |
| Level 3 | HS GPA 3.5 – 3.79 | $3,000 |
| Level 4 | HS GPA >= 3.2 – 3.49 | $2,500 |
| Level 5 | HS GPA >= 3.0 – 3.19 | $1,500 |
Renewable Criteria
To remain eligible for this scholarship, you must enroll full-time each semester, successfully complete 30 credit hours each academic year, and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.75 at the end of your freshmen year and 3.0 thereafter. This is a four-year scholarship and can only be applied to courses taken during the fall and spring semesters.
This scholarship will be replaced with a regular merit scholarship if all qualifications are met and ACT/SAT scores are received.
Transfer Scholarships
Marshall offers a variety of merit-based scholarships to transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.