Scholarships

Find & apply for as many scholarships as you can—it's free money for college!

Start researching early, and meet deadlines, and you may be on your way to scholarship success.

Scholarships are gifts. They don't need to be repaid. There are thousands of them, offered by ODU, employers, individuals, private companies, nonprofits, communities, religious groups, and professional and social organizations.

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最靠谱的网赌软件的奖学金是通过个人的慷慨而建立的, organizations, 和公司认可优秀的学习成绩,并帮助学生追求他们的教育目标.

Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria. For some awards, eligibility is entirely determined by academic merit or potential. Generally, recipients have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average and are full time, degree-seeking students. To determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships offered through the university, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to January 1st of each academic year.

Selection procedures vary for these awards. For all scholarships, you must be admitted to the University. For some scholarships, a portfolio, an audition, or participation in a specific program may be required. You will receive written notification of any scholarship you are to receive. All scholarships must be formally accepted in writing.

  • All incoming freshmen and transfer students are considered for Academic and Endowed scholarships managed by the Student Office of Financial Aid based on information provided on their admissions applications. 提供给最靠谱的网赌软件学生的主要奖学金是基于学校已知的信息.
  • New incoming freshman and transfer students  can identify institutional scholarship interest by selecting "YES" to the institutional scholarship indicator when completing an admissions application. 新生可以从入学申请中列出的各种奖学金中进行选择.
  • Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance. Merit-based scholarships are managed by the Office of Admissions; financial need is not required.

Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria. For some awards, eligibility is entirely determined by academic merit or potential. Generally, recipients have earned at least a 3.4 grade point average and are full time, degree-seeking students. To determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships offered through the university, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to January 1st of each academic year.

Selection procedures vary for these awards. For all scholarships, you must be admitted to the University. For some scholarships, a portfolio, an audition, or participation in a specific program may be required. You will receive written notification of any scholarship you are to receive. All scholarships must be formally accepted in writing.

  • All incoming freshmen and transfer students are considered for Academic and Endowed scholarships managed by the Student Office of Financial Aid based on information provided on their admissions applications. 提供给最靠谱的网赌软件学生的主要奖学金是基于学校已知的信息.
  • New incoming freshman and transfer students  can identify institutional scholarship interest by selecting "YES" to the institutional scholarship indicator when completing an admissions application. 新生可以从入学申请中列出的各种奖学金中进行选择.
  • Incoming freshmen are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance. Merit-based scholarships are managed by the Office of Admissions; financial need is not required.

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荣誉学院奖学金颁发给一组经过挑选的新生和转学生, on the basis of their academic achievement, are selected for admission into the Honors College. Students who continue to meet the Honors College requirements after the first year may have the scholarship renewed up to three years (six semesters).

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最靠谱的网赌软件的奖学金是通过个人的慷慨而建立的, organizations, 和公司认可优秀的学习成绩,并帮助学生追求他们的教育目标.

Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria such as: grade point average, full-time enrollment status, and being a degree-seeking student. For some awards, eligibility is entirely determined by academic merit or potential. To determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships offered through the university, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to January 1st of each academic year.

Selection procedures vary for these awards. For all scholarships, you must be admitted to the University. For some scholarships, a portfolio, an audition, or participation in a specific program may be required. You will receive written notification of any scholarship you are to receive. All scholarships must be formally accepted in writing.

Continuing students that are not incoming freshman or new transfer students, 也能够更新任何新的奖学金属性,以奖学金考虑通过填写 Continuing and Graduate Scholarship form.

The Scholarship Form for Continuing and Graduate Students 适用于根据标准清单(包含在奖学金表格中)更改奖学金资格的学生。. 符合上述情况的继续学生必须填写并将表格提交给学生经济援助办公室, 2002 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529-0052. The form must be received by January 1, each year to be considered for scholarships for the following academic year.

Scholarship awards are based on a variety of criteria such as: grade point average, full-time enrollment status, and being a degree-seeking student. For some awards, eligibility is entirely determined by academic merit or potential. To determine your eligibility for need-based scholarships offered through the university, you must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) prior to January 1st of each academic year.

Selection procedures vary for these awards. For all scholarships, you must be admitted to the University. For some scholarships, a portfolio, an audition, or participation in a specific program may be required. You will receive written notification of any scholarship you are to receive. All scholarships must be formally accepted in writing.

Continuing students that are not incoming freshman or new transfer students, 也能够更新任何新的奖学金属性,以奖学金考虑通过填写 Continuing and Graduate Scholarship form.

The Scholarship Form for Continuing and Graduate Students 适用于根据标准清单(包含在奖学金表格中)更改奖学金资格的学生。. 符合上述情况的继续学生必须填写并将表格提交给学生经济援助办公室, 2002 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529-0052. The form must be received by January 1, each year to be considered for scholarships for the following academic year.

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A fellowship provides financial support to graduate students to pursue graduate studies without associated teaching or research responsibilities (as they are in a teaching or research assistantship). 奖学金通常是基于成绩的内部或外部奖励,以支持学生完成全日制课程的学习.

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我们的使命是为学生提供高质量的教育机会,无论他们在哪里.

To support that mission, we offer scholarships for international students taking classes on campus or through ODUonline while residing in other countries.

Dragas Family Scholarship funds a first-year or sophomore, undergraduate, international applicant from Greece planning to study at Old Dominion University. 国际申请人是打算申请F-1签证的个人,他们在美国以外的国家拥有公民身份.S. and who don't also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Unique among public research institutions, Old Dominion University offers a renewable (up to four years) international undergraduate merit scholarship. Awards range between $5,000 and $14,000 annually to qualified applicants.

The #YouAreWelcomeHere 奖学金计划旨在表彰具有接受跨文化理解愿景的国际学生. Beginning in Fall 2020, ODU will offer two annual, 为期四年的可续期奖学金,涵盖最初入学时50%的学费. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study in all academic majors and fields of study and applied to tuition costs at ODU. Successful applicants will be dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message by bridging intercultural divides. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word written essay or a 2-5 minute video about their ideas for advancing intercultural learning and understanding at ODU.

Dragas Family Scholarship funds a first-year or sophomore, undergraduate, international applicant from Greece planning to study at Old Dominion University. 国际申请人是打算申请F-1签证的个人,他们在美国以外的国家拥有公民身份.S. and who don't also possess U.S. citizenship or permanent residency.

Unique among public research institutions, Old Dominion University offers a renewable (up to four years) international undergraduate merit scholarship. Awards range between $5,000 and $14,000 annually to qualified applicants.

The #YouAreWelcomeHere 奖学金计划旨在表彰具有接受跨文化理解愿景的国际学生. Beginning in Fall 2020, ODU will offer two annual, 为期四年的可续期奖学金,涵盖最初入学时50%的学费. The scholarships are open to first-year international students admitted for undergraduate degree-seeking study in all academic majors and fields of study and applied to tuition costs at ODU. Successful applicants will be dedicated to furthering the #YouAreWelcomeHere message by bridging intercultural divides. Applicants will submit a 500-1000 word written essay or a 2-5 minute video about their ideas for advancing intercultural learning and understanding at ODU.

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A foster care student is defined for this program as one who was in foster care at the time they received their high school diploma or general education diploma (GED); in the custody of a social service agency or a special needs adoption at the time they received their high school diploma or GED; or was formerly in foster care when turning 18 years old and subsequently received a high school diploma or GED.

Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will help determine your financial need for tuition assistance.

Step 2: Submit Support documentation

  • Documentation from the Department Social Services, and
  • The Social Services document must include the dates in foster care, or
  • Assistance received for a special need adoption

Step 3: Upon receipt of documentation, Financial Aid Counselors will review your FAFSA results and documentation to verify your qualification for the tuition assistance recommended by the State Council of Higher Education. Tuition assistance will consist of Federal, State and institution awards. Assistance is not guaranteed, as funds are limited and available on a first come basis. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks from the date you submit your documentation. Should you have questions please contact our office via email or virtual counseling.

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree seeking program with no prior bachelor's degree
  • Must enroll and complete at least half-time enrollment (6 credits or more) each semester
  • 在获得奖励时必须是弗吉尼亚州的居民,并且在奖励期间继续保持弗吉尼亚州的居民身份
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
  • Do not exceed five years of full-time study or 150 credit hours
  • 根据联邦学生援助免费申请(FAFSA)在颁发奖项的那一年确定的经济需求

The actual award will vary based upon the types of financial aid a student may receive. The tuition assistance will consist of State, Federal and institution grants, not to exceed the tuition only cost. The tuition assistance provided may not cover the following:

  • Laboratory fees and
  • On campus room and board fees
  • A student who withdraws from the University may owe a refund for the unearned portion of the award received (contact your Financial Aid Counselor before withdrawing)
  • 每学期不完成至少6个学分的学生可能失去获得州助学金的资格
  • Funds for summer semester enrollment may not be available

Step 1: Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which will help determine your financial need for tuition assistance.

Step 2: Submit Support documentation

  • Documentation from the Department Social Services, and
  • The Social Services document must include the dates in foster care, or
  • Assistance received for a special need adoption

Step 3: Upon receipt of documentation, Financial Aid Counselors will review your FAFSA results and documentation to verify your qualification for the tuition assistance recommended by the State Council of Higher Education. Tuition assistance will consist of Federal, State and institution awards. Assistance is not guaranteed, as funds are limited and available on a first come basis. Please allow 4 to 6 weeks from the date you submit your documentation. Should you have questions please contact our office via email or virtual counseling.

  • Be enrolled in an undergraduate degree seeking program with no prior bachelor's degree
  • Must enroll and complete at least half-time enrollment (6 credits or more) each semester
  • 在获得奖励时必须是弗吉尼亚州的居民,并且在奖励期间继续保持弗吉尼亚州的居民身份
  • Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
  • Do not exceed five years of full-time study or 150 credit hours
  • 根据联邦学生援助免费申请(FAFSA)在颁发奖项的那一年确定的经济需求

The actual award will vary based upon the types of financial aid a student may receive. The tuition assistance will consist of State, Federal and institution grants, not to exceed the tuition only cost. The tuition assistance provided may not cover the following:

  • Laboratory fees and
  • On campus room and board fees

  • A student who withdraws from the University may owe a refund for the unearned portion of the award received (contact your Financial Aid Counselor before withdrawing)
  • 每学期不完成至少6个学分的学生可能失去获得州助学金的资格
  • Funds for summer semester enrollment may not be available

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If you receive a scholarship from a high school, service agency, private business or any other outside agency, it is advised that the outside agency send official notice stating the student's name, Student University Identification Number (UIN), and amount of the scholarship.

If you have recently received additional scholarships, advise the financial aid office immediately so that the scholarship, may be considered when calculating the automatic deferment. Scholarship notices must be submitted on the official letterhead of the donating organization and should stipulate any special conditions the student must meet in order to receive the award.

Students are strongly urged to contact the organization and arrange that scholarship checks be forwarded to the address above prior to tuition deadline. 一些组织在向大学发送支票之前要求注册证明和/或学术成绩单. 学生有责任遵守奖励机构规定的任何要求.

Organizations should forward scholarship notifications to:

Outside Agency Coordinator
Office of Student Financial Aid
Old Dominion University
Alfred Rollins Hall

Check with civic groups in your community, such as:

  • Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
  • Rotary Clubs
  • Masons
  • Lodges
  • Women's Clubs
  • Religious Organizations
  • Your parents' employers or other companies
  • Be cautious about scholarship scams!
  • Pay close attention to scholarship deadlines.
  • Prepare your resume in order to gather your thoughts and show your achievements.
  • 找几个人帮你写推荐信,这样你就可以为申请奖学金做准备了.
  • Let your essays reflect your personality. Academic merit and scholastic achievements are important, but they are not the only criteria considered.
  • When you receive notification that you have been awarded a scholarship, send a thank you note to the donor.
  • Always keep the donor informed of your progress. It may allow you to receive a scholarship in the future.

Check with civic groups in your community, such as:

  • Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
  • Rotary Clubs
  • Masons
  • Lodges
  • Women's Clubs
  • Religious Organizations
  • Your parents' employers or other companies

  • Be cautious about scholarship scams!
  • Pay close attention to scholarship deadlines.
  • Prepare your resume in order to gather your thoughts and show your achievements.
  • 找几个人帮你写推荐信,这样你就可以为申请奖学金做准备了.
  • Let your essays reflect your personality. Academic merit and scholastic achievements are important, but they are not the only criteria considered.
  • When you receive notification that you have been awarded a scholarship, send a thank you note to the donor.
  • Always keep the donor informed of your progress. It may allow you to receive a scholarship in the future.

Cybersecurity

ODU Center for Cybersecurity Education and Research is pleased to announce a new scholarship program for students who are majoring in Cybersecurity. These are four-year scholarships ($8,888 per year, total: $35,552) available to talented students with demonstrated financial need.

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The four-year ROTC Scholarship 是否适用于高中毕业或在进入大学之前拥有同等证书的学生. In keeping with high standards, candidates are selected for scholastic as well as extracurricular accomplishment, and not on the basis of financial need.

Scholarships are offered in different monetary levels up to $16,000 annually, and cover the cost of college tuition and fees. 军队获奖者还获得每月150美元的免税生活津贴,每年最多10个月。奖学金生效.

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Find forms and instructions to apply for G.I. Bill benefits, for first-time users or students who have used G.I. Bill benefits at another institution, and students who wish to continue using their G.I. Bill benefits.

Active duty military members should seek approval from their Education Services Officer (ESO), military counselor, or service branch prior to enrollment.

VA benefits for summer classes may differ from Fall and Spring due to the length of the sessions.

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The Virginia Line of Duty Act, (LODA), established in Title 9.1 of the Code of Virginia and enacted in 1972, provides benefits to eligible family members of eligible employees and volunteers killed in the line of duty and to those eligible employees and volunteers disabled in the line of duty and their eligible family members.

Institutions that grant such waivers shall waive the amounts payable for tuition, institutional charges and mandatory educational and auxiliary fees, and *books and supplies but shall not waive user fees such as room and board charges.

*If the books/materials are attached to the course, both the tuition and the books/material will be waived, however, books and supplies not billed by the institution will not be waived.

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The Virginia Military Survivors and Dependents Education Program (VMSDEP) provides education benefits to spouses and children of military service members killed, missing in action, taken prisoner, or who have been rated by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) as totally and permanently disabled or at least 90 percent permanently disabled as a result of military service. Military service includes service in the United States Armed Forces, United States Armed Forces Reserves, or the Virginia National Guard.

The Virginia Department of Veterans Services (DVS) is responsible for managing the program and collaborates with the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Virginia's public colleges and universities to assist spouses and children of qualified military service members and veterans in attaining their educational goals.

Benefits are available for up to eight semesters, the equivalent of four academic years.

申请人必须是16岁至29岁的子女,或者是合格军人的配偶, 在申请之前,弗吉尼亚州必须是服役人员至少五年的记录所在地.

Application process

You can file the VMSDEP application online through Virginia Department of Veterans Services which also has complete information about the program and its requirements.

Contact:  Phone: (804) 786-0571
Email: vmsdep@dvs.virginia.gov
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Each semester you intend to use VMSDEP benefits, 您必须按照VMSDEP网站上列出的“批准后如何使用VMSDEP”说明来确定这样做的意图.

Enrollment Open/Close Dates:

    Terms Open Close (Due By)
    Fall June 30 (4 p.m.) Oct. 31 (3:59 p.m.)
    Spring (Winter credit hours are combined with Spring) Oct. 31 (4 p.m.) March 31 (3:59 p.m.)
    Summer March 31 (4 p.m.) June 30 (3:59 p.m.)

     

    The student’s name must match the name listed in the ODU system to be processed. For example, if your name listed with VMSDEP is Bobby Smalls, the ODU name listed must also be Bobby Smalls. It cannot be Bob Smalls or Robert Smalls. VMSDEP funds cannot be processed if the student names do not match in both systems.  The student’s domicile must also be determined. 提交入学申请表格或联系注册主任办公室寻求帮助. Students with a pending domicile status cannot be processed.

    VMSDEP can only pay the authorized term tuition. 如果学生没有及时在门户网站上列出,可能会收取滞纳金,这将是学生的责任.

    批准延迟提交的VMSDEP申请授予福利将由ODU财政援助办公室酌情决定. 

    Retroactive Waivers: ODU does not approve tuition waivers retroactively. Eligible waivers are applied to current and/or future terms as determined by DVS.  学生的名字必须在当前学期的最后一天出现在VMSDEP门户网站的学期名册上,以便豁免适用于该学期.

    遵循VMSDEP申请截止日期指导方针,确保您在想要开始享受福利的学期获得批准.

    VMSDEP Award Information

    As a state veterans’ benefit, VMSDEP将作为财政资源包括在你的经济援助计划中,可能会减少国家拨款*, university grants or scholarships, federal loans, federal work-study, and private loans. Each financial aid offer type is different, so the benefit may affect each person's offer differently.

    *A student cannot receive both VMSDEP and state grants. The state grant award will be cancelled once the student is authorized for VMSDEP.

    Tuition benefits (Tier 1 and Tier 2)

    Eligible students, as confirmed by DVS, are guaranteed a waiver of all tuition and mandatory fees for eight semesters at a Virginia public college or university and Eastern Virginia Medical School. Please note tuition and mandatory fees are waived.

    Housing, dining, books, and supplies are considered educational expenses, however, are not considered mandatory fees and are not waived under this program.

    Stipend benefits (Tier 2 only)

    Eligible students may receive a stipend to offset educational expenses such as housing, dining, books, and supplies. SCHEV works with DVS and the public colleges and universities in disbursing funds. The amount of the stipend is determined annually by SCHEV and is dependent on the student's enrollment status; the number of participating students; and available funding. Stipends are awarded later in the semester when funds are received from SCHEV.

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    The College Student Pre-Commissioning Initiative (CSPI) Scholarship Program is designed for motivated individuals who demonstrate a high caliber of academic and leadership excellence and who desire to serve their country in the United States Coast Guard.

    Students currently enrolled, accepted for enrollment or pending enrollment in a full-time bachelor's degree program at designated college or institution with the desire to complete college and receive a guaranteed commission as an officer in the United States Coast Guard can apply for CSPI. This means that a student currently pursuing an AA/AS degree at a junior college or community college who plans to continue with their BS/BA degree may be eligible for CSPI if they are accepted for enrollment at a qualifying college.

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    Monarchs Maximizing Access to Research Careers (M-MARC) Undergraduate Student Training for Academic Research (U*STAR) supports students' academic and research activities while they train to enter Ph.D. programs.

    M-MARC Trainees begin the program when they are Juniors majoring in Biological Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, Computer Science, or Psychology. They receive excellent financial benefits, exceptional professional training through research experiences, 并通过为他们的专业需求量身定制的会议和研讨会参与专业发展.

    M-MARC Trainees make exceptional candidates for doctoral program admission and are very strong candidates for the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, and other discipline specific fellowships.

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    The primary purpose of the VTSLP 是为那些准备在弗吉尼亚严重短缺的领域任教的学生提供经济支持. 严重短缺领域每年通过行政和教学人员供求调查确定, and distributed to every school division in Virginia by the Department of Education. 特定学科领域的短缺来自于调查确定的前10个学科短缺领域.

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    To be considered for ODU Scholarships, 无证和DACA入学新生(EFR)应填写入学申请和个人资料. Once a student is admitted and desires to update their attributes, they should complete the Scholarship Form for Continuing and Graduate Students which will update student's profile information.

    尽管无证和DACA学生目前没有资格获得联邦学生援助或州援助, students may qualify for other types of financial aid, including private loans, endowed scholarships, or departmental scholarships, depending on the student's major and meeting criteria for each scholarship. Additionally, 鼓励无证和DACA学生填写居住/住所表格,以考虑获得州内学费. Learn more about the process on the Registrar's website.

    Also, view our Financial Aid FAQ page for frequently asked questions.

    Note

    • Some types of scholarships will reduce VA tuition payments.
    • Financial aid awards do not automatically transfer from one institution to another, even in the middle of an academic year.