Scholarships

Western Carolina University offers numerous scholarships, both need and merit based, supporting a wide variety student types and fields of study. In addition, WCU’s scholarship support staff work to connect students with state-administered scholarship opportunities and others.

Here you’ll find resources and information about scholarships of all types. Be sure to review the important upcoming deadlines below.

WCU SCHOLARSHIPS

NON-WCU SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCES

FAQs AND TIPS

AWARD FORMS

2021-2022 Deadlines:

WCU Scholarship Application Deadline: February 1, 2021

FAFSA Priority Filing Deadline: January 1, 2021

• Students who wish to be considered for need-based scholarships must file their Free Application for Federal Student Aid in addition to the scholarship application. The federal priority filing deadline is January 1.