Scholarships & Awards

Students are automatically considered for certain university and college-level scholarships when they apply to Virginia Tech, while others require a separate application. In the Pamplin College of Business, the following opportunities are available to incoming students:

Automatic Consideration

• Pamplin Merit Scholarship: The Pamplin College of Business Merit Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded to incoming undergraduate students who have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years if students maintain GPA, major, and enrollment requirements.
• Pamplin Advantage Scholarship: The Pamplin College of Business Advantage Scholarship is a renewable scholarship awarded to incoming undergraduate students who have demonstrated financial need. The scholarship is renewable for up to 3 years if students maintain GPA, major, and enrollment requirements.
• Other Special Interest Scholarships: These are based on a range of criteria, such as GPA, major, leadership, or home county. Students are automatically matched based on eligibility once they complete the General Scholarship Application.

To Be Considered:

1. Incoming students must apply for admission to Virginia Tech.
2. Complete the FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application for maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration. The priority deadline is January 22.
3. Students do not need to take any other action to be considered for these scholarships. If you receive one, you will be notified.

Apply To Opportunities

Some scholarships require additional applications submitted through Scholarship Central.

To Be Considered:

1. Incoming students must apply for admission to Virginia Tech.
2. Complete the FAFSA and the General Scholarship Application for maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration. The priority deadline is January 22.
3. Once you complete the General Scholarship Application, submit individual applications for all the 'Pamplin College of Business Apply-To Scholarships' that you qualify for. Applications open annually on January 1 and close on March 1!
4. You will be notified if you have been selected for an award by the following July, and the funds will be applied to the upcoming academic year (split evenly between Fall/Spring).

Every year, the Pamplin Undergraduate Awards Committee reviews applications for approximately 50 merit, need-based, and special interest scholarships. Some scholarships are auto-match (based on your General Scholarship Application), while others require an additional application in Scholarship Central.

Applications open annually on January 1 and close on March 1.

To Be Considered:

1.  Complete the FAFSA for maximum financial aid and scholarship consideration. The priority deadline is January 22, but you may submit after this point and still be considered for college-level scholarships.
2. Go to Scholarship Central.
3. Complete the General Scholarship Application. The priority deadline is January 22, but you may submit after this point and still be considered for college-level scholarships.
4. Submit separate applications for all the 'Pamplin College of Business Apply-To Scholarships' that you qualify for. Applications open annually on January 1 and close on March 1!
5. You will be notified if you have been selected for an award by the following July, and the funds will be applied to the upcoming academic year (split evenly between Fall/Spring).

If you are seeking immediate support regarding basic needs and services such as food assistance, housing, or medical care, our partners on campus and throughout the region are here to help. Please connect with the Dean of Students Office to explore the resources available to you. 

What is a scholarship?

Scholarships are a type of gift aid that do not require repayment.

How can I apply for Pamplin College of Business Scholarships?

Students are automatically considered for certain university and college-level scholarships when they apply to Virginia Tech, while others require a separate application. For maximum scholarship consideration for Pamplin College of Business scholarships, submit the FAFSA and General Scholarship Application by the January 22 priority deadline, and submit any separate applications for all the ‘Pamplin College of Business Apply-To Scholarships’ that you qualify for between January 1 and March 1. Online applications can be found on Scholarship Central.

The application isn’t open yet for apply-to scholarships. What should I do to be ready to apply for a Pamplin Scholarship?

• Complete the FAFSA and General Scholarship Application
• Update your information – avoid becoming ineligible for scholarships by updating your record! Check all contact information, anticipated graduation date, and major(s)/minor(s) etc. For scholarships that have specific restrictions in the criteria, they will be verified against the student record.
• Update your resume.

Is there a minimum GPA for your scholarships?

Some scholarships mention specific GPA requirements. For those that do not, recipients generally have an overall GPA of 3.4 or higher, but that can vary depending upon the applicant pool.

If I already have a FAFSA on file, do I need to submit another one each year?

Yes, you need to submit the FAFSA every year you want to be considered for financial aid.

Even if your financial situation has not changed, the FAFSA must be renewed annually because eligibility is based on each academic year's data.

You are not required to submit the FAFSA to be considered for non-need based scholarships.

I am a sophomore now, but will be a junior by the end of the spring semester. How do I determine my class level when considering scholarship qualifications?

To properly award scholarships, a student’s class level is not determined by credits, but by an estimated expected date of completion. When considering your eligibility related to class level, use the following guide:

If you plan to graduate in (for 2026-2027 scholarships):

December 2026, May 2027, or Summer 2027 = “rising senior”

December 2027, May 2028, or Summer 2028 = “rising junior”

December 2028, May 2029, or Summer 2029 =“rising sophomore”

I’m interested in other scholarships outside of the Pamplin College of Business. Where do I go?

If you are also interested in applying for a university or departmental scholarship, you may contact University Scholarships and Financial Aid, or your individual department office to inquire about their application procedures.

Looking for funding opportunities for study abroad programs or other international experiences? Visit the Pamplin International Programs website for more information.

I need help now with urgent basic needs and services. What resources are available?

If you are seeking immediate support regarding basic needs and services such as food assistance, housing, or medical care, our partners on campus and throughout the region are here to help. Please connect with the Dean of Students Office to explore the resources available to you.

If you have any questions about Pamplin College of Business Scholarships, please contact Lisha Henshaw at lisha12@vt.edu.