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The 2026-2027 Scholarship App is Open
The deadline for the 2026-2027 undergraduate application is February 1, 2026. The deadline for graduate and doctorate scholarship applications is August 1, 2026 (specific dates vary by program).
Ìð¹ÏÊÓƵapp offers numerous scholarships supporting a wide variety
student types and fields of study. In addition, WCU’s scholarship support staff work
to connect students with state-administered scholarship opportunities and others.
Here you’ll find resources and information about scholarships of all types. Be sure
to review the important upcoming deadlines below.
Scholarship Opportunities for Incoming Students
If you’re a high school senior applying to WCU as a first-year student for summer or fall 2026, or a student transferring from a North Carolina community college, be sure to explore these scholarship opportunities:
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Engage Scholarship – for high school seniors entering as first-year students
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Catamount Commitment – available to both first-year students and NC community college transfer students
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship – for PTK members transferring to WCU
WCU SCHOLARSHIPSNON-WCU SCHOLARSHIP RESOURCESSCHOLARSHIP FORMS
How to apply for WCU Scholarships
- Log into myWCU
- Click the Scholarship Manager link found in the My Apps box
- Complete the WCU Scholarship Application
- Check your myWCU account for any additional tasks (i.e. supplemental responses, essays, letters of recommendation, etc)
- Based on the information provided in the application, you will be placed in the applicant pool for each scholarship for which you are eligible.
- Scholarship committees will review applications for each pool and select scholarship recipient(s)
- Undergraduate decisions are typically made between March and June 30
Dates and Deadlines
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Catamount Commitment requirements and deadlines
Date Last Reviewed: 10/15/2025
