A Selection Committee will choose from among the applicants an estimated 1% of the graduating class as WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors. Selections will not be based on GPA alone. The Committee will base its decision on all of the following:
- Academic achievement (GPA, scholarship, research)
- Sustained Service
- Honors, awards, recognitions, publications, presentations
- Demonstrated leadership
- Work experience, study abroad, internships, externships
- Personal narratives on application (including your most significant academic experiences, personal goals, and the value of your WVU undergraduate experience)
This award is open to all undergraduates who:
- Graduate with their first degree in August or December 2023 or who will receive their degree in May 2024
- 3.8+ cumulative GPA at the time of application
- Complete application and 2 letters of reference
The application deadline for this process closed Friday, March 1, 2024, for August or December 2023 and May 2024 graduates. Apply here.