In-State Traditions Scholarship Impact

In-State Traditions Scholarship

Additional Dollars to Cover Your Tuition/Fees

The In-State Traditions Scholarship rewards academic achievement in high school. The scholarship gives first time students who meet the criteria, additional funding to assist in covering their tuition and fees. The scholarship is available for a maximum of eight semesters assuming renewal requirements are met.

To Be Considered for the In-State Traditions Scholarship You Must

  • Be a WV resident
  • Entering Fairmont State as a first time freshmen (no prior college beyond high school)
  • Complete your Fairmont State admissions file (general application, high school transcript) by April 1st. Applications completed after Aplil 1st will be considered based on available funding. 

How Do You Qualify?

Level GPA Award
Victory Bell Scholarship 4.0 (+) $3,000 Annually
Columns Scholarship 3.75 $2,000 Annually
Kestrel Scholarship 3.5 $1,500 Annually
College on the Hill Scholarship 3.25 $1,000 Annually
Maroon & White Scholarship 3.0 $500 Annually

How Do I Renew the Scholarship?

  • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 at the end of each academic year.
  • Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours each academic year (fall, spring, and summer)