Marshall University offers a suite of merit-based scholarships for incoming non-resident and international freshmen. These awards are tuition waivers based on high school GPA and standardized test scores (ACT/SAT). The top-tier 'John Marshall Scholarship' provides $14,000 per academic year. These scholarships are renewable for up to four years provided the student maintains full-time enrollment and a specific GPA.
Benefits
John Marshall: $14,000/year (GPA 3.9 + ACT 30)
John Laidley: $12,000/year (GPA 3.7 + ACT 28)
Board of Governors: $10,500/year (GPA 3.5 + ACT 26)
Presidential: $8,000/year (GPA 3.25 + ACT 24)
A. Michael Perry: $6,000/year (GPA 3.0 + ACT 22)
Opportunity Grant: $5,000/year (GPA 3.0 + ACT 20)
Eligibility
Must be an incoming first-time freshman
Must be classified as a non-resident for tuition purposes
Must meet specific High School GPA and ACT/SAT score combinations (e.g., GPA 3.0+ and ACT 20+)
Must not have previously earned a bachelor's degree
Requirements
Admission to Marshall University
Official High School Transcript
Official ACT or SAT scores (Superscores accepted)
Proof of English Proficiency (for international students)
Required Documents
Transcript
Test Scores
English Proficiency Certificate
Programs of Study
All Undergraduate Bachelor's Degree Programs
Application Process
Apply for admission to Marshall University (no separate scholarship application required)
Submit official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores
Scholarship eligibility is determined automatically upon acceptance
Receive award notification via the 'Personal Award Letter'
How to Apply
Visit the Marshall University Admissions portal
Complete the undergraduate application
Ensure test scores are sent directly from the testing agency to Marshall University
Selection Process
Automatic evaluation of High School GPA and Standardized Test Scores
Awards are renewable based on maintaining a 2.5-2.75 GPA and completing 30 credit hours per year