WVU to Add 140 Athletic Scholarships

WVU to add 140 athletic scholarships

WVU to add 140 scholarships for 2026-27 school year - Dominion Post

MORGANTOWN — West Virginia athletics announced it will add 140 new scholarships starting with the 2026-27 school year. Football will receive 16 of the scholarships, and 124 […] The post WVU to add 140 scholarships for 2026-27 school year appeared first on Dominion Post.

WVU Athletics to Add 140 Scholarships

West Virginia will go from 260 athletic scholarships to 400 among its 18 varsity sports. In addition to a significant increase in the number of scholarships for football, it is also an investment in the future of Olympic sports at WVU, with an additional 124 scholarships in those sports.

A Bold New Era Is Coming to WVU Athletics

West Virginia is making a striking move ahead of the 2026‑27 season: the Mountaineers will add 140 new athletic scholarships, boosting their total from 260 to 400 across all varsity sports. The breakdown includes 16 additional football scholarships and 124 scholarships dedicated to Olympic sports. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was first to report the news, saying, “This move is a by-product of the Board of Governors plan. The total number of scholarships a…

Athletics to Add 140 Scholarships - West Virginia University Athletics

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – In a significant advancement toward future opportunity and success, West Virginia University Vice President and Director of Athletics Wren Baker announced today that the Mountaineers will provide an additional 140 athletic scholarships for the 2026-27 season.

WVU to Add 140 Scholarships in Advancement Towards Future

In a major move that directly stems from a recent vote by the WVU Board of Governors, West Virginia will add 140 new athletic scholarships starting in the 2026-27 season. This will include 16 new football scholarships and 124 in Olympic sports. The WVU’s Board of Governors voted in September to be among the top funded schools in the Big 12. West Virginia will go from 260 athletic scholarships to 400 among its 18 varsity sports. In addition to a …