Madison Award for Academic Excellence
Funding Amount
75% of in-state tuition and comprehensive fees
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Declared majors in participating colleges and departments
Other requirements
- First-year applicants
Overview
Program Type: Merit-based scholarship for undergraduate students
Award Details:
- Amount: 75% of in-state tuition and comprehensive fees (varies based on year entering JMU)
- Offered by JMU academic colleges and departments
Award Criteria:
- Students of great accomplishment and potential
- Exceptional academic achievement
Eligibility:
- First-year applicants
- Declared majors in participating colleges and departments
Application:
- No additional application necessary
- Award is based on admissions application and academic credentials
Geographic Scope: James Madison University (Virginia)
What James Madison University Real Estate Foundation Inc actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants
- Grants in 2023
- 1
- Total given
- $77K
- Median grant
- $77K
- By dollars: Virginia 100%. Top recipient cities: Harrisonburg, VA.
Example grants
James Madison University Foundation Inc · Harrisonburg, VA
$77K
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Fields of Work
- Education
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