Freshman Merit-based 
The primary criterion for merit-based scholarships is exceptional academic performance. Other selection criteria may include leadership, involvement, and career goals. Learn more here.


Freshman Need-based 
To be eligible for need-based scholarships at JMU, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The largest need-based scholarship is the Centennial Scholars Program.


Transfer
Both merit and need-based scholarships are available for incoming transfer students. Learn more here.

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Madison Scholarships Hub is the application center for all JMU Foundation scholarships at James Madison University. This does not include many of our incoming scholarship programs, so please make sure to review the information above for application information for those scholarships. To log in to Madison Scholarships Hub, go to MyMadison and under the Applicant tab click on the logo for Madison Scholarships Hub.  Qualifications for the majority of our scholarships are based on the general application information as well as information pulled directly from your admissions application. Deadlines vary across departments so be sure to complete the general application as soon as possible to receive full consideration. Review the criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunity you are presented with and if you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit additional required information. Scholarships will become available beginning in January, although some may have later start dates so be sure to check back in February and March to potentially see additional scholarship opportunities.

 

The scholarship list and descriptions below are a sample of the scholarships available. A complete list of Foundation scholarships can be found when you log into the Madison Scholarships Hub. To apply for JMU Foundation scholarships, you must apply through Madison Scholarships Hub as directed above.

Scholarship Name Need Based Department
Alison Bailey Parker ('12) Memorial Four-Year Journalism Scholarship No Media Arts and Design
Alumni Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Alumni Legacy Scholarship No Alumni Relations
Art Scholarship No Art
Betty Moxley Snyder Memorial Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Black Alumni Chapter Scholarship Endowment No Alumni Relations
Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 Scholarship Endowment No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Byrd-Mims Scholar - Incoming First-Year Student - Media Arts and Design
Carrier Scholar's Fund No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Catherine King-Frazier Memorial Scholarship No Geology
Charles Edwin Good ('62) Scholarship Fund No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Cheryl Lynn Rader Memorial Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Class of 1959 Endowed Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Class of 1988 Alumni Scholarship No Alumni Relations
Elizabeth M. Finlayson Scholarship No Adult Degree Program
Gilbert T. Bland/Burger King Hospitality/Tourism Management Scholarship Yes Hospitality Management
Helen Sharpes Scholarship Fund No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Honors Advisory Board Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Joanne Pearson Dietetics Scholarship Yes Health Sciences
John H. Harding Memorial Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
John L. & Kay D. Neff Endowed Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Lacy Daniel Black Student Scholarship No Center for Multicultural Student Services Staff
Marlene & Peter Coe Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Maxine Jobst Memorial Scholarship Endowment Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Ola Belle Garber Cline Scholarship Fund Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship No Alumni Relations
Sarah Elizabeth Umphlette Bane Scholarship No Financial Aid and Scholarships
Suzanne Pollack Memorial Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Tadlock Watson Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
The Dr. Robert E. and Diane M. Holmes Endowed Scholarship Yes College of Business
Thomas A. Dingledine Scholarship Endowment for Achievement in Academics & Service Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships
Warren and Elva Wood Scholarship Yes Financial Aid and Scholarships

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