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2024-2025 Scholarship Applications OPEN Oct 1st!
The Undergraduate Application period will close on February 1, 2024. The Graduate/Doctorate scholarship application deadline is August 1, 2024 (specific dates vary by program)
Western Carolina University offers numerous scholarships 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 SCHOLARSHIPSNON-WCU SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCESSCHOLARSHIP FORMS
How to apply for WCU Scholarships
- Log into myWCU
- Click the Scholarships tab in the My Financial Aid Status box
- Click Apply for or Accept Scholarships
- Complete the General Scholarship Application
- Check your myWCU account for any additional tasks (i.e. supplemental responses, essays, letters of recommendation, etc)
- Based on the information provided in the application, you will be placed in the applicant pool for each scholarship for which you are eligible.
- Scholarship committees will review applications for each pool and select scholarship recipient(s)
- Undergraduate decisions are typically made between March and June 30
Dates and Deadlines
- The 2024-2025 WCU Scholarship Application will open on October 1, 2023.
- 2024-2025 WCU Scholarship Application deadline: February 1, 2024.
- Catamount Commitment requirements and deadlines
Date Last Reviewed: 8/11/2023
