Partially funded

Presidential Scholarship Initiative (PSI)

Virginia Tech, United States

Scholarship overview

The Presidential Scholarship Initiative is a competitive scholarship for eligible in-state Virginia high school seniors to help cover college costs, paired with a scholar support community. It is described as renewable for four years and is part of Virginia Tech Advantage.

Award Information

  • Virginia residency.
  • Academic strength.
  • First-generation college student status.
  • Preference for Pell Grant eligibility.
  • High school seniors; no separate application, automatic consideration when the FAFSA is submitted as a senior.
  • January 22: complete the FAFSA and General Scholarship Application.
  • March: scholarship notifications.
  • May 1: accept the scholarship.
  1. Apply to Virginia Tech.
  2. Submit the FAFSA and General Scholarship Application by January 22.
  3. Accept the offer by May 1.

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How selection works

Selection considers Virginia residency, academic strength, first-generation status and Pell Grant eligibility.

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