Scholarships for Applicants
The West Virginia University Department of Physics and Astronomy offers $1500 scholarships to undergraduate students who have been directly admitted to the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences as a new undergraduate physics major.
To be considered for these scholarships, please submit a one-page resume and a brief essay (250 words or less) explaining your interest in a physics or astronomy career and why you are interested in attending WVU. Applications will be evaluated and scholarships awarded on a rolling basis through May 1, 2026.