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Freshmen Scholarships

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There are many opportunities for scholarships at Virginia Wesleyan. Your application for admission also serves as your application for determining scholarship eligibility.

All admitted students will be considered for the following scholarships based upon review of their high school records. While applicants may be eligible for various scholarships, they will only be awarded the one that best fits their profile and is most financially advantageous. Applicants must have submitted all necessary documentation for admission prior to or postmarked by the listed deadlines.

Look at the grid below for general information, then refer to the following detailed sections for specific information about each scholarship.

 

High School GPA

Total SAT* 1300 + or ACT** 29+

Total SAT* 1200-1290 or ACT** 27-28

Total SAT* 1100-1190 or ACT** 24-26

Total SAT* 1000-1090 or ACT** 22-23

4.0

 $14,000+

$14,000+

 $14,000 or $12,000 $12,000 or $10,000

3.6

 $14,000+ $14,000+ $12,000 or $10,000

$10,000
3.00
 $14,000 or $12,000 $12,000 or $10,000 $10,000 or $8,000

$8,000
2.75
 $12,000 or $10,000

$10,000 or $8,000

$8,000

$8,000 or $5,000

*Students who have below a 2.75 GPA and/or SAT under 1000 (ACT under 22), may be considered for a Virginia Wesleyan College Award. Each student is reviewed on an individual basis. Awards are made based on a combination of the GPA and SAT/ACTscore (critical reading and math sections only).

Wesleyan Scholars Program

Award Range: Up to full tuition plus basic room and board per year
Minimum Requirements: By invitation only
Application Deadlines: October 16, 2009 (November competition)

                                    December 18, 2009 (February and March competitions)

These scholarships are awarded to students with high academic and extracurricular profiles. Qualified applicants will initially be awarded a Presidential Scholarship. Those chosen to compete in the Scholarship Competition will receive an invitation by mail.

Applicants who accept the invitation will participate in a competition at Virginia Wesleyan College. The competition includes faculty interviews and opportunities to meet members of the college community. Some competition participants will have their Presidential Scholarship increased to the Wesleyan Scholars level. The Wesleyan Scholars awards will be offered in amounts up to full tuition plus basic room and board. These scholarships will be awarded according to applicants' academic profiles, extracurricular achievements, and performances during the interview process.

Renewal Requirements: Awards are renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive semesters, as long as a 3.5 GPA and full-time enrollment status are maintained.

November Scholarship Competition: An Early Admission Scholarship Competition will be held on November 6, 2009. Students who participate in the competition will receive their increased scholarship award information before January 1, 2010. While they will receive their award early, it will not be binding. Students have until May 1, 2010 to inform the Admissions Office of their plans.

February and March Scholarship Competitions: Eligible applicants who do not meet the Early Scholarship Competition (held in November) deadline will be invited to participate in a competiton on February 12, 15 or March 1, 2010. The February and March Competition schedules and scholarship awards are identical to those of the November Competition. Details about the Wesleyan Scholars Program can be found by clicking here.

Honors and Scholars Program: Applicants who are awarded a scholarship at the Wesleyan Scholars level will be automatically enrolled in the Honors and Scholars Program upon entrance to Virginia Wesleyan College. The Honors and Scholars Program academically challenges students through honors courses and affords them a variety of campus priveleges such as priority registration, honors housing, and special social functions. For more information about the Honors and Scholars Program, please click here.

Presidential Scholarships

Award Level: $14,000 or $12,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: See chart above.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2009 (Priority Consideration)
March 15, 2010 (Final consideration)

These scholarships are designed to reward students for their academic achievement in high school. Awards are granted based on a combination of the student's high school record and performance on standardized tests.

Renewal Requirements: This scholarship is renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive semesters, as long as a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment status are maintained.

Academic Dean Scholarships

Award Level: $10,000 or $8,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: See chart above.
Application Deadline: December 18, 2009 (Priority Consideration)
March 15, 2010(Final consideration)

An Academic Dean Scholarship is designed to reward students for their academic achievement in high school. Awards are granted based on a combination of the student's high school record and performance on standardized tests.

Renewal Requirements: Awards are renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive semesters, as long as a 2.8 GPA and full-time enrollment status are maintained.

Virginia Wesleyan College Awards

Award Level: $5,000
Application Deadline: December 18, 2009 (Priority Consideration)
March 15, 2010 (Final Consideration)

A Virginia Wesleyan College Award is designed to reward students for their academic achievement in high school. Awards are granted based on a combination of the student's high school record and performance on standardized tests.

Renewal Requirements: Awards are renewable for a maximum of eight consecutive semesters, as long as 2.3 GPA and full-time enrollment status are maintained.

*Only the critical reading and math portions of the SAT are considered.
**The ACT score is based on the composite score.