Virginia State University

A public institution in Petersburg, VA, founded in 1882.

vsu.edu

The school

Nickname: Trojans
Conference: CIAA
Colors: #E87722 and #00539B. Named by a source other than the school. The exact shade shown is ours.

Applying

No application fee

“Even though we are an HBCU with a free application fee, it is in your best interest to start this process early.”

From vsu.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

Office of Admissions deadline: May 1st

“Virginia State University Office of Admissions deadline is May 1st.”

From vsu.edu (opens in a new tab), checked November 5, 2026.

It takes the Common Black College Application (opens in a new tab), per its member list, checked November 5, 2026.

Where its application starts (opens in a new tab)Plan your applications

Scholarships that name it

Thurgood Marshall College Fund and the Eastern Area Links

Only at the schools it names

Already enrolled

Eastern Area Links Finish Line Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“Seventy five (75) scholars will be selected to receive a need-based scholarship up to $1,500 for the 2026-2027 academic year.”

Largest figure stated: $1,500 per year

For seniors: a two minute video, a GPA of 2.5 or higher and financial need.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“Be a full-time enrolled student as an undergraduate senior at one of the following schools during the 2026-2027 academic year:”

The 14 schools it names

Bowie State University
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Coppin State University
Delaware State University
Hampton University
Howard University
Lincoln University
Morgan State University
Norfolk State University
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of the District of Columbia
University of the Virgin Islands
Virginia State University
Virginia Union University

Virginia State University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

Academic Excellence (Honors) Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“This $8,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”

Largest figure stated: $8,000 per year

It also brings access to the Honors College.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have a 4.0 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”

Virginia State University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

CET (College of Engineering and Technology) Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“Newly admitted VSU students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible this $3,000 scholarship.”

Largest figure stated: $3,000, period not stated

For computer science and computer engineering majors.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“Newly admitted VSU students with a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher may be eligible this $3,000 scholarship.”

Virginia State University

Offered by the school itself

Transferring

Founder’s Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“The scholarship provides $6,500 and is renewable for one additional year”

Largest figure stated: $6,500, period not stated

Considered automatically during admission.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“This award is available to incoming transfer students who have earned an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA.”

Virginia State University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

Orange and Blue Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“This $4,500 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”

Largest figure stated: $4,500 per year

Accepting the offer has its own date on the sponsor’s page.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.75-3.99 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”

Virginia State University

Offered by the school itself

Entering college

Trojan Trailblazer Scholarship

The award, in the sponsor’s words

“This $2,000 annual reward is renewable for up to four consecutive years”

Largest figure stated: $2,000 per year

Accepting the offer has its own date on the sponsor’s page.

Who can apply, in the sponsor’s words

“This scholarship is awarded to first time freshmen who have between a 3.50-3.74 GPA at the time of their initial application for admission.”

Every scholarship open to its students

Every school in the index