James Madison University, VA
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
73%
Tuition
In-state: $10,342
Out-of-state: $26,116
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#7 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Alumni Class Of 1952 Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Alumni Class of 1952 Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established with an initial gift from Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Strickler (Twig & Lorraine) which provided a basis for the establishment of a 'Class of 1952 Scholarship' endowment. This scholarship is intended to benefit an entering JMU freshman with strong academic, extra-curricular, and community service credentials. Priority will be given to those students with academic merit achievements and secondary consideration will be given to financial need as determined by the JMU Office of Financial Aid.
Betty Moxley Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Betty Moxley Snyder Memorial Scholarship
Established with a gift from the Estate of Betty Moxley Snyder.
Scholarships are intended to benefit students who are in good standing and admitted as a full-time student at James Madison University in a four to five year graduation track. First preference is given to residents of Buena Vista, VA or Rockbridge County, VA. The Director of Scholarships selects a student, preferably an entering freshman, each year. As long as the student maintained good standing with the university, he or she may received this tuition-scholarship each year up to, but not exceeding four years, unless a fifth year is applicable to the degree sought.
Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 Scholarship Endowment
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 Scholarship Endowment
An endowed scholarship established by Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 and Dr. Wallace L. Chandler, the Blair Chandler Grappone '87 & Mike Grappone '87 Scholarship Endowment will provide the Office of Admissions with financial resources to encourage enrollment at James Madison University by outstanding students who have been offered admission to the University. Incoming students who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership potential - and, who have expressed an intention to pursue a course of study in finance or another business-related discipline - may be considered for this scholarship.
Carrier Scholar's Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Carrier Scholar's Fund
An endowed scholarship established with gifts from Universal Corporation's Director's Charitable Award Program (DCAP), whereby, the Director requests Universal Corporation to restrict their gift to the Carrier Scholar's Fund, a scholarship initiative envisioned in 1998 by Ronald E. & Edith J. Carrier. The purpose of this scholarship is to affect the decision of a prospective incoming freshman student to attend JMU.
Charles Edwin Good ('62) Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Charles Edwin Good ('62) Scholarship Fund
Through this scholarship fund, Mr. Good intends to provide financial resources annually to an outstanding graduate of Harrisonburg High School who has been accepted and enrolled as an incoming freshman at James Madison University. To qualify as a Good Scholar, the recipient must be: 1) An outstanding graduate of Harrisonburg High School (HHS) in Harrisonburg, VA 2) Enrolled as a full-time, incoming freshman student at James Madison University.
Class Of 1961 Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Class of 1961 Scholarship Fund
Established by the JMU Class of 1961, this endowed scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student who is enrolled full-time, is in good standing with the university and is of freshman, sophomore, junior or senior standing. The scholarship recipient will be selected by the Director of Scholarships by June 1st of the enrolling year. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements, a new student will be selected. The recipient may receive the scholarship for a maximum of four years.
Class Of 1988 Alumni Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Class of 1988 Alumni Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Class of 1988 as a class gift to the University. The recipient shall be an undergraduate student with GPA of 2.5 or above; an active member of any University organization; financial need is not to be of primary importance but should be a consideration; each recipient will receive the scholarship each of the four years of attendance at JMU while other criteria is maintained. Freshmen recipients will be chosen two months into the Fall semester. Financial Aid shall recommend students to the Advisory Committee. The Advisory Committee members - JMU Alumni Director, JMU Financial Aid Director and officers of the Class of 1988.
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
The Dean's Scholarship Fund in the College of Visual and Performing Arts by James and Gladys Kemp ('49) Lisanby. To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be an incoming freshman or transfer student who has demonstrated by excellence in both classroom work and artistic endeavors a capacity to make a substantive contribution to the university community - and, advance the student's own academic and career ambitions. The selection of Lisanby Scholars shall be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Beyond the above criteria, the appointment of a student to receive this scholarship shall follow the University's guidelines for the awarding of scholarships.
Donovan Family Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Donovan Family Scholarship for Academic and Leadership Excellence in the College of Business Scholarship - Recipients must:
Be in-state students
Have a cumulative un-weighted high school GPA of 3.5 or higher and rank in the top 25% of their graduating high school class
Demonstrate quality extracurricular experience and service in areas including, but not limited clubs, community service organizations and activities, or athletics.
Enroll in general Business Administration courses leading to admission to the College of Business.
Dr. T. Michael Clayton ('82) Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Dr. T. Michael Clayton ('82) Scholarship for Academic Excellence in the College of Business
To be eligible for this scholarship, a student must be and incoming freshman who demonstrates high academic achievement and an intention to pursue a major in the College of Business.
Once a student is named a Clayton Scholar, this scholarship may be renewed for up to three consecutive years if the recipient remains a student within the College of Business and maintains a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
If either stipulation is not met, a new recipient will be selected. Selection of recipients will be made in a manner determined at the discretion of the Dean for the College of Business.
Elizabeth M. Finlayson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Elizabeth M. Finlayson Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU Student in the Bachelor of Individual Studies (BIS) program who is in good academic standing. Preference being given to students based on merit. The student may be an entering BIS special student or a current undergraduate BIS major. The recipient must have completed a BIS scholarship application. The Director of the Bachelor of Individualized Study program will make the selection at the recommendation of the BIS scholarship selection committee. The Director of BIS will administer this scholarship.
Frazier Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Frazier Scholarship fund for the School of Music in the College of Visual and Performing Arts
General Expendable. Established with a gift from Bibb Frazier to support students in the School of Music within the College of Visual & Performing Arts via a scholarship fund within the JMU Foundation. This scholarship fund will be used to encourage outstanding students to accept offers of admission by James Madison University and pursue their study of Music in the College of Visual & Performing Arts' School of Music. Students would need to meet certain criteria to be eligible for this scholarship - namely, that at the time of consideration for this scholarship, the candidates would satisfactorily demonstrate they have been accepted for admission to James Madison University and have declared a major in the School of Music.
Helen Sharpes Scholarship Fund
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Helen Sharpes Scholarship Fund
An endowed scholarship established by Mary Ann Grigg in memory of her mother Helen Sharpes, who was an administrative secretary at JMU. This scholarship is intended to benefit a JMU student from Rockingham County with a minimum GPA of 2.5. The scholarship will be awarded to an entering freshman (but not part of the early action process) and will remain with that student until graduation as long as the selection criteria continues to be met. If at any time the student recipient fails to meet the requirements or when the student graduates, a new entering freshman will be selected based on the established criteria.
Honors Advisory Board Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Honors Advisory Board Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by the JMU Honors Advisory Board to benefit an entering JMU Freshman. This scholarship is to be extended to the applicant for the purpose of affecting their decision to attend JMU. Therefore, an early offer is required. The student must be a member of the JMU Honors Program and meet all of their stated criteria. The recipient will receive this scholarship for their freshman year only as long as they continue to meet the selection criteria. Each year a new entering freshman will be selected. This scholarship will be administered by the JMU Scholarship Office.
John H. Harding Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
John H. Harding Memorial Scholarship
An endowed scholarship established by Dr. John H. Harding, Jr., DDS of Burgess, Virginia in honor of his father, John H. Harding, for his encouragement, love and support. Recipients must be selected from one of the four counties of the Northern Neck of Virginia (Northumberland, Lancaster, Richmond and Westmoreland). However, any descendent or relative of John H. Harding shall be given preference and can be from any area of the US. Applicants shall be recommended by JMU Office of Admissions. Awards shall be made by the JMU Office of Financial Aid. Recipients shall have completed High School in good standing and have a serious sense of purpose in acquiring a college education. Income shall be expended on an annual basis as scholarship awards, one half each semester.
Lacy Daniel Black Student Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Lacy Daniel Black Student Scholarship
An endowed scholarship fund established at Homecoming 1979 by the Black Student Alliance to be used to award a scholarship to a deserving, black incoming freshman. Originally named the Black Student Scholarship, the name was changed in 1998 to provide a memorial tribute to Dr. Lacy Daniel who faithfully advised the Black Student Alliance during his tenure at JMU. The recipient must meet JMU's standards for acceptance; be a citizen of the United States; and have exhibited special accomplishments in extra-curricular activities. The recipient(s) may receive the scholarship only once. The recipient will be chosen by a committee
Marlene & Peter Coe Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Marlene & Peter Coe Visual & Performing Arts Scholarship
An endowed scholarship that is intended to benefit a full-time JMU student who has demonstrated a capacity to make a contribution to the visual and/or performing arts community at JMU. Priority will be given to students from Patrick County, Virginia, from a single parent household. If candidates are not available to meet the aforementioned criteria, qualified students from households with other parental composition and from other geographical areas will be considered. A student may be selected as a freshman and continue to receive the scholarship until graduation, as long as the selection criteria continues to be met. Recommendations may be made from the JMU visual and performing arts departments and the Coe family. Administration of the scholarship and the finals selections will be done by the JMU Scholarship Office
Maxine Jobst Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.8
Required SAT
1100
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Maxine Jobst Memorial Scholarship Endowment
An endowed scholarship established by Chris & Donna Wollenberg, and their family in memory of Donna Wollenberg's mother, Maxine Jobst. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance for incoming freshmen who have exceptional collegiate potential but also have severe financial hardships.
Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter Endowed Scholarship
An endowed scholarship that is intended to benefit an admitted first year student, from the Philadelphia Area Alumni Chapter region, who will attend JMU in the Fall. The recipient must be in good academic standing. This scholarship will be administered by the JMU Alumni Office. The Alumni Office will mail an application to all qualified students. Those applications that are returned will be submitted to the Philadelphia chapter. The chapter will select the winner based on merit, not financial need.
Sarah Elizabeth Umphlette Bane Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Sarah Elizabeth Umphlette Bane Scholarship
Established by Sarah Bane Williams in honor of her mother, Sarah Elizabeth 'Betty' Umphlette Bane '52, for her outstanding life achievement and her lifelong love of Madison College and JMU.
This scholarship is intended to benefit an entering JMU freshman from the County of Halifax, Virginia. In addition to having a 3.5 grade point average, the student will exhibit outstanding extracurricular and service achievement. A new scholarship recipient will be selected each year.
Art Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-520-610 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Art Scholarship
Awarded with monies from the annual art auction and contributions from alumni, faculty, students, and patrons of the arts. Recipients shall be incoming freshmen or undergraduate art majors who show artistic accomplishments in art history or art education. Recipients shall be chosen by a seven member committee including the Art Department Head, four art faculty, Dean of School of Fine Arts and Communication, and a JMU Faculty member appointed by the Department Head.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
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