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Undergraduate Merit Scholarship · Fall 2027 entry, Class of 2031

The Johnson Scholarship

Washington and Lee University

Premier merit scholarship for incoming first-year students, covering tuition and fees, housing and food, plus $10,000 for a summer experience. Up to 44 incoming students are selected each year.

United StatesDec 1, 2026Last source check Aug 7, 2026
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Funding package

What the opportunity covers

Full tuition and fees.
$10,000 summer enhancement funding. Additional need-based increase may cover textbooks, supplies, travel and technology.
Housing and food are covered.
Up to 44 incoming students per year.
More than $89,000 per year in tuition, fees, housing and food, plus $10,000 for a summer experience.

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  • Mandatory fees
  • Living stipend
  • Health insurance

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Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, integrity, and potential contribution to campus and civic life.
  • Submit a complete first-year application to Washington and Lee and the Johnson scholarship essay by the scholarship deadline. QuestBridge Finalists are automatically considered and may submit the essay.
  • Open to all first-year applicants. The official scholarship page states that application is open to all students.
Application package

Documents and steps

Required documents

  1. First-year admission application, high school transcript, school/counselor materials, teacher recommendations, and the Johnson supplemental essay. Standardized tests are optional under the current policy.

Application steps

  1. Submit first-year admission application

  2. Complete Johnson supplemental essay by December 1, 2026

  3. Ensure admission materials are complete

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Application steps

  1. Submit first-year admission application
  2. Complete Johnson supplemental essay by December 1, 2026
  3. Ensure admission materials are complete

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