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Scholarships

2025-2026 Scholarship App is OPEN!

The 2025-2026 application is open. Deadlines are February 1, 2025, for undergraduate applications and August 1, 2025, for graduate/doctorate applications.

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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.

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How to apply for WCU Scholarships

  • Log into myWCU 
  • Click the Scholarship Manager link found in the My Apps box
  • Complete the WCU 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


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