Johnson Scholarship
Washington and Lee's top merit award for up to 44 incoming first-years, covering at least tuition, housing and food plus $10,000 for summer research, travel or internships. International students are eligible for merit scholarships.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
At minimum tuition, housing and food, plus $10,000 in summer funding for research, travel or internships. Up to 44 awards.
Eligible applicants
Incoming first-year students; international applicants eligible
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Overview
Johnson Scholarship is offered by Washington and Lee University for Undergraduate study in United States. Confirm the current cycle on the official page before applying.
What this scholarship covers
Tuition fees
Included
Housing
Included
Food
Included
Summer funding ($10,000)
Included
At minimum tuition, housing and food, plus $10,000 in summer funding for research, travel or internships. Up to 44 awards. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Based on the provider’s published information
International students
Conditional
Domestic students
See official criteria
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 13, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Open to international applicants according to the international applicants page.
- International eligibility
- QuestBridge applicants do not need to submit the Johnson application. Admission does not guarantee financial aid.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Language requirements
- English languageRequired
- English proficiency proof is part of the general application checklist.
Study restrictions and coverage
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
Rewards academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and potential to contribute to campus and civic life. The international applicants page says international students are eligible for merit scholarships and that the Johnson application is the application for all W&L merit scholarships.
Applicant profile
- Incoming first-year students; international applicants eligible
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- Rewards academic achievement, demonstrated leadership and potential to contribute to campus and civic life. The international applicants page says international students are eligible for merit scholarships and that the Johnson application is the application for all W&L merit scholarships.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Common Application
- Johnson Scholarship application and essays
- English proficiency proof
- Recommendations and school report
How to apply
- 1
Complete the Johnson Scholarship application on the Writing Supplement to the Common Application by Dec. 1
- 2
Send supplemental materials by Dec. 15
- 3
Notification in late March
Application timeline
Application cycle
Johnson application due Dec. 1, supplemental materials Dec. 15, notification in late March. The page gives no year (it points to the Class of 2031 entry).
Confirm the current dates on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Washington and Lee University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 13, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
No exact deadline is listed here. Check the official provider page for the next application cycle.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.