Madison Achievement Scholarships

Scholarship information:

• The Madison Achievement Scholarships are merit-based awards which recognize a broad spectrum of accomplishment and potential.
• Academic department heads are responsible for selecting individuals who posses scholastic achievement within a particular area of study and demonstrate promise to the university.
• Approximately 50 scholarships are awarded annually.
• Award amounts may vary from $500-$2000 per year for one or two years.

Application process:

• No additional application is required for the Madison Achievement Scholarships.  Students will be reviewed using their application for admission to JMU.
• All scholarship recipients will be notified by April 15, 2010.  The Scholarship Selection Committee will not notify applicants who do not receive a scholarship.

Requirements to maintain eligibility:

• Students awarded a two-year scholarship must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Some scholarships have additional requirements which will be clearly stated in the award letter.