William Newbille Saunders Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen, be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours per semester), and demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Preference given to Virginia residents. Entering freshman and transfer applicants should have a minimum combined SAT I score of 1100. Returning student applicant should have a minimum 3.0 Quality Credit Average (QCA). Applicant must submit FAFSA.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)'s official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 1, 2027 deadline.

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