W&L’s Johnson Scholarship Grant

The W&L’s Johnson Scholarship is a prestigious merit-based program that rewards up to 44 incoming students annually for their academic achievements, leadership, and integrity. The scholarship covers tuition, fees, housing, meals, and includes $10,000 for a summer experience, totaling over $89,000 per year. Students demonstrating additional financial need may receive higher awards. Finalists participate in a selection event at Washington and Lee University, with all associated costs covered.

The Johnson Scholarship is one of the premier merit-based scholarship programs in the country.
W&L’s Johnson Scholarship recognizes and rewards students on the basis of academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and integrity, and their potential to contribute to the intellectual and civic life of the W&L campus and the world at large in years to come.
Scholarships are awarded to up to 44 incoming students each year (roughly 10% of the first-year class).
Johnson Scholarships cover tuition and fees, housing and food, and $10,000 in funding for a summer experience — a grand total of more than $89,000 per year. Students with additional financial need may also see their scholarship amount increased to cover additional costs of attendance, which may include textbooks and supplies, travel expenses, and technology costs.
Finalists for Johnson Scholarships participate in an on-campus selection event and are notified in late March of their status. All costs associated with attending the selection event will be paid by Washington and Lee University.