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Madison Achievement Scholarships

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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 for one year to $2,000 for 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 10, 2008.  The Bluestone 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.