Scholarships & Awards

Presidential Awards for Community Multicultural Achievement (PACME)

In conjunction with the President's Office, OMSA coordinates this award program to honor individuals who have made significant contributions toward enhancing VCU's commitment to diversity. Every PACME recipient receives $500. Additionally, the Riese-Melton Award, a capstone, is given. The recipient is chosen from the PACME winners and receives an additional $250. Visit the PACME site for more information.

VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship

The VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship targets students who have demonstrated outstanding academic scholarship in the classroom and leadership in diversity efforts at Virginia Commonwealth University. The scholarship award is $2,500 to assist with university tuition or books and is funded by ARAMARK Educational Services, Inc.

All full-time undergraduate VCU students scheduled to complete their degree after the Fall semester, have a 3.3 or higher cumulative grade point average, and are a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident may apply.

Download information about the VCU Dining Services Multicultural Scholarship as a PDF.

Multicultural Academic Achievement Reception photo

Multicultural Academic Achievement Reception

An awards reception for freshman students that focuses on their outstanding academic accomplishments. Family members are also encouraged to attend this ceremony.


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