College Scholarships and Awards
Application Details
- Current students must complete and submit the CLAHS – Conditional Application in addition to the General Application to be considered for CLAHS scholarships.
- Students may apply for as many college scholarships as they want — as long as they meet the requirements of each scholarship for which they apply.
- Students may receive no more than two college scholarships in any one round of awards.
- Prospective students click here for additional information about scholarships.
Students are automatically considered for scholarships like PSI, Beyond Boundaries, and VT Scholars when they apply to Virginia Tech. Eligibility depends on academic merit, financial need as determind by the FAFSA, and other factors from the General Scholarship and Admission Application. The following scholarships offered by the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences automatically considers new and returning students and may be awarded through a pool and match approach.
Centracchio-DaDamio Family Global Leadership Scholarship
CLAHS Dean Robert Bates Honorary
CLAHS Senior Challenge Book Scholarship
Hokie Memorial Marathon
Hope Machemehl and Carl Absher Scholarship
Human Resources Scholarship
John & Jane Milne Academic Scholarship
John Rathbone Scholarship
Laura Jane Harper Scholarship
Martha Price Hancock Scholarship
Mary Karen Read Memorial Scholarship
Maryellen Spencer Scholarship
Megan Christenson Memorial Scholarship
Mildred Crawford Weidemann Scholarship
Mildred Tate Scholarship
Mildred E. Young Scholarship
Moody, Pratt, Minor Scholarship
Nancy Craig Simmons Scholarship
National Security Scholarship Fund
Nelson-Lehmann-Gold-VanSant Family Scholarship
Ora G. Roop Scholarship
Professor Joseph Pitt Scholarship Fund
Robichaud Family Scholarship
Susan Pascoe Farrell
Thomas E. Cahn '68 Memorial Scholarship
Tom Barton Scholarship in CLAHS
Tracey Beck Family Scholarship
Parrott-Wechtaluk Family Scholarship
Laura Taylor Africana Studies Scholarship
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
The following funds require an application process. Each scholarship opportunity can have need or non-need based requirements such as GPA, major, campus involvement, or home county. Some funds can only be awarded through pool and match approach.
CLAHS Dean's Roundtable
“A merit-based scholarship for students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. This scholarship honors outstanding students who are and will continue to be excellent representatives of the College.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
CLAHS Faculty Campaign Scholarship
“This fund provides need and merit-based scholarships to graduate students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Recipients shall be chosen on the basis of scholastic achievement, financial need and demonstrated leadership potential.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
CLAHS Staff Association Student Scholarship
“Scholarship awarded to students enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Hallie L. Hughes Scholarship
“Need-based scholarships seeking students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Preference is given for professional and leadership potential.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Hulick Scholarship for Leadership, Friendship, and Service
“A scholarship for third-year undergraduate (junior) students in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Preference will be given to students who exhibit extraordinary characteristics of leadership, friendship, and service to campus, community, and humanity. Preference will also be given based on academic achievement and financial need. This application is open to current sophomores who will be a junior during the next academic year.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Margaret Groseclose Skelton Scholarship
“This scholarship is seeking undergraduate students from Smyth County, Virginia, enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Margaret Groseclose Skelton Scholarship
“Scholarships for students who are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences. Strong preference is given to Virginia residents who have attained 4-H All Star status or who have a strong record of achievement and activity in 4-H work. Based on need and academic merit.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
Tamera Loan Overcash Award
“This is a scholarship for students whose lives have been affected by Leukemia and are enrolled in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.”
Deadline: 1/22/2026
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
The James D. Moran Memorial Scholarship was established by Dr. James Moran in memory of his father, Mr. James D. Moran. This scholarship is for graduate students studying issues faced by individuals and families within various environments throughout the lifespan, including such areas as family systems, human development, nutrition, work/family relationships, health and well-being, and family/consumer resource management.
Selection Criteria: Must be graduate student.
Supplemental materials to include:
1. A 600-word essay describing how your plan of study connects with issues faced by individuals and families within various environments throughout the lifespan, including such areas as family systems, human development, nutrition, work/family relationships, health and well-being, and family/consumer resource management.
Application Open Dates: August 11, 2025 - January 22, 2026 for 2026-2027!
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
The Faculty Campaign Graduate Student Scholarship was established by the faculty in the former College of Human Resources and Education to aid a graduate student in the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences.
Selection Criteria: graduate student, scholastic achievement, financial need (based on FAFSA submitted), and demonstrated leadership potential.
Supplemental materials to include:
1. A one-page essay delineating your contributions to the college, your publications (including those in press), and presentations made while representing the college and/or Virginia Tech.
2. A letter of support from a College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences faculty member. When requesting this letter, please have them submit it directly to the scholarship site.
Application Open Dates: August 11, 2025 - January 22, 2026 for 2026-2027!
Email: liberalarts@vt.edu
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS: COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND HUMAN SCIENCES
The College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences awards scholarships each semester to support undergraduate students participating in education abroad programs. Awards typically range from $250-$2000.
Starting Fall 2025, applying for the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences study abroad scholarships is easier than ever. Students only need to complete one scholarship application to be considered for all eligible CLAHS education abroad awards, including department-specific abroad awards.
Current students: Complete the CLAHS Study Abroad Scholarship application in Scholarship Central by the review deadline below applicable to your experience.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate in good academic standing
- Must have a primary or secondary major in CLAHS (minors alone do not qualify)
- Must be participating in a credit-bearing international experience
Some CLAHS education abroad scholarships - such as those offered through the Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures - have additional eligibility criteria.
Be sure to complete all application questions that are relevant to the scholarships you may qualify for. Your responses help ensure full consideration. Check back soon to review the list of available scholarships and eligibility criteria here. We recommend reading through the list before submitting your application.
Before beginning your application, have the following ready:
- Unofficial transcript
- Estimated expenses for your program (tuition, airfare, housing, etc.)
- Details of your study abroad program
- Number of credits and courses you'll take abroad
- Response to the following question: Explain why you are pursuing this study abroad opportunity, what you hope to gain/how it will enhance your Virginia Tech experience, and how it fits into your academic and career goals. Include how experiencing a different culture and language immersion benefits your education and future work.
Application Timeline
Round 1 Review: Applications received by October 27, 2025 for Winter, Spring, or Summer experiences
Round 2 Review: March 6, 2026 for Summer or Fall experiences
How to Apply
Visit Scholarship Central to complete the CLAHS Study Abroad Scholarship Application.
You only need to complete one application to be considered for all CLAHS Education Abroad Scholarships.
Questions? Email liberalarts@vt.edu.