How much funding does Centennial Scholars Program provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Centennial Scholars Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Centennial Scholars Program?

Eligible applicants: Pell grant-eligible students; Emphasis on first-generation students or students with limited prior exposure to or knowledge of the college process; Incoming first-year students, transfer students, and current JMU students.

How often is Centennial Scholars Program offered?

Centennial Scholars Program runs on an annual cycle.

Centennial Scholars Program

James Madison University Alumni

Foundation Annual

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Cycle: Annual
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Pell grant-eligible students
Emphasis on first-generation students or students with limited prior exposure to or knowledge of the college process
Incoming first-year students, transfer students, and current JMU students

Other requirements

From the Commonwealth of Virginia
Highly competitive award

Overview

Centennial Scholars Program (CSP)

Geographic Scope: Commonwealth of Virginia

Focus Areas: Financial support for talented, first-generation, or limited college exposure students

Eligibility:

Pell grant-eligible students
From the Commonwealth of Virginia
Emphasis on first-generation students or students with limited prior exposure to or knowledge of the college process
Open to incoming first-year students, transfer students, and current JMU students
Highly competitive award

Award Details:

Financial support provided to qualified applicants
Available to both new and current students

Contact Information:

JMU Office of Admissions, Holland Yates Hall, MSC 0101, 100 East Grace Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Phone: (540) 568-5681
Email: admissions@jmu.edu

How to Apply

Application Process

Applications are completed through the Madison Scholarships Hub:

1. Log in to MyMadison using your JMU eID
2. Under the Applicant tab, click on the Madison Scholarships Hub logo
3. Complete the General Application to be considered for various scholarship opportunities
4. Review criteria carefully for any recommended scholarship opportunities
5. If you meet the qualifications, click apply to submit additional required information

Important Deadlines:

Complete the General Application as soon as possible to receive full consideration

Deadlines vary across departments

Check back in January, February, and March as some opportunities become available throughout the year

For need-based scholarship consideration, submit FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) no later than January 1st

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What James Madison University Alumni actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

James Madison University Alumni reported $605 in grants for 2024 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 1
Total given: $14K
Median grant: $14K

Example grants

Jmu Foundation

$14K

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