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Centennial Scholars Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Centennial Scholars Program (CSP)

Funder: James Madison University

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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