History
Virginia State University was founded on March 6, 1882, when the legislature passed a bill to charter the Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute. The bill was sponsored by Delegate Alfred W. Harris, a Black attorney whose offices were in Petersburg, but lived in and represented Dinwiddie County in the General Assembly.
Education
Promoting the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of students in all facets of University life.
Research
The university has been successful in providing research opportunities for students through funded research projects. The research activities of the University are sponsored by, among others, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Defense Department, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Education, National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Agency for International Development as well as the State of Virginia, university linkages, and private industry.
Career
Virginia State University Career Services is dedicated to helping VSU students and alumni with exploring career options and empowering them to achieve their career and educational goals. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service and opportunities for our students, alumni, employers, faculty, staff, parents and the community.
Virginia State University Key Statistics & Highlights
- 133 Scholarships
- 300 Academic Staff
- 4,000 Students
- 45 Students (int'l)
Virginia State University Overview
Virginia State University Scholarships
Virginia State University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Virginia State University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Fulbright Program
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Baltic American Freedom Foundation Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
300000 HKD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Sir Edward Youde Memorial Fellowships For Overseas Studies
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Udaan India Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
332500 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
Study Abroad Graudate Scholarships Of SBS Foundation
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Nov 2026
Fulbright-Masaryk Award
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 CZK
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Olomouc Region Study Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Hope For Addiction Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 May 2026
National Parent Volunteer Association Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2026
Korean American Scholarship Foundation
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Student services
New student organizations are always forming. If you cannot find an established student organization that meets your needs, consider forming your own organization.
Housing services
To provide a conducive living learning environment that supports the academic mission of the university and to educate and engage students through intentional programming and developmental interactions to help develop them into independent adults, global citizens and strong contributing community members.
Medical services
We focus on promotion of good health through counseling, education, and prevention of illness. We welcome your ideas and suggestions. The Student Health Center provides medical care to all VSU students and makes referrals for medical cases beyond its capacity. Upon a visit to the facility, a valid VSU Identification Card must be presented before services are rendered.
Campus life
The 236-acre campus is located in Virginia’s historic Chesterfield County, on a bluff overlooking the Appomattox River.
On-campus facilities include a fully wired, 280,000-volume library, a new science and engineering center, a computer technology center and a campus radio station. VSU also owns and operates a 416-acre farm and agricultural research center.
The best way to learn about Virginia State University is to visit our beautiful campus. We can arrange both individual and group tours. We're sure you'll be favorably impressed with the many exciting things happening on our campus.
Sports facilities
Intramural sports at VSU are open to all students, males and females, as well as faculty and staff members. There are no tryouts so everyone can play the sports they choose.
Intramurals are a great way to get or stay fit and active, to participate in a team environment, and to have fun.
Student clubs
Student organizations play an important role in campus life at Virginia State University. Throughout the year, they sponsor a variety of extra and co-curricular activities for the campus community as well as participate in service projects on and off campus.
Accreditation
Virginia State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.
Virginia State University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
New York City City
Virginia State University Student Reviews & Awards
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VSFS Prague rewiew
In the university I`m currently studying I like the fact, that almost every lecturer has working experience in the field they`re teaching about. That`s how we got interesting examples of some cases as they were directly from their work. The advantage of VSFS is also the Erasmus program and the possibility to study together with people from different countries and making new quality friendships. Overall the studies go easy and fun, and what`s more important that teachers are always out there to help students and they often take into consideration the proposals for the exercises and always prepare something interesting for us.
review about my university
My university has diverse culture, exposure different kind of environment and continuous learning and growing process. there are always few thing good things and bad things about any institutions /university .here i have mentioned some of the things which i personally felt that needs improvement are: its not quite efficient about in decision making there needs to be a proper ground level of work to done before implementing any news circulations and new courses. the university has high fees, which is difficult to pay ,the result published by university isn't satisfactory the result publication time should be increased and exam paper should be properly corrected. The time allocated to the invigilator should be increased which will definitely boost good score.
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