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Freshmen Scholarships

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There are many opportunities for scholarships at Virginia Wesleyan. Whether through academics, leadership or community involvement, you may qualify! Your application for admission also serves as your application for academic and leadership scholarships.

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.

Award Range Per Year
Admission Application Deadline

GPA Requirement

SAT/ACT Requirement

Leadership Scholarships

 $1,000-$7,000

March 14, senior year

2.5 N/A

Academic Dean Scholarships

 $2,000-$9,000 March 14, senior year 3.0

1000 SAT*
22 ACT**
Presidential Scholarships
$12,000 March 14, senior year 3.4

1100 SAT*
24 ACT**

Wesleyan Scholars Program
Up to full tuition with basic room and board

October 26, senior year (November competition)

December 14, senior year (February competition)

 By invitation only

 

Leadership Scholarships

Award Range: $1,000-$7,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: 2.5 GPA
Application Deadline: March 14, senior year (Final consideration)

Recognizing that students demonstrate merit beyond their academic studies, Virginia Wesleyan College offers Leadership Scholarships to students who have demonstrated leadership abilities. Leadership will be based on the following criteria:

  • Involvement in school activities and/or community service
  • Employment, civic duty and other similar endeavors
  • Leadership on an athletic team (sports leadership will be considered, but may not be the sole criteria in determining an award).

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

 

Academic Dean Scholarships

Award Range: $2,000-$9,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: 3.0 GPA and 1000 SAT*/22 ACT**
Application Deadline: March 14, senior year (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.

 

Presidential Scholarship

Award Range: $12,000 per year
Minimum Requirements: 3.4 GPA and 1100 SAT*/24 ACT**
Application Deadline: March 14, senior year (Final consideration)

This 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: 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.

 

Wesleyan Scholars Program

Award Range: Up to full tuition with basic room and board per year
Minimum Requirements: By invitation only
Application Deadlines: October 26, (November competition) and December 14, senior year (February competition)

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 in the 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. Wesleyan Scholar awards range from $14,000 per year up to full tuition with 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 in November. Students who participate in the competition will receive their increased scholarship award information before January 1. While they will receive their award early, it will not be a binding award. Students have until May 1 to inform the Admissions Office of their plans.

February Scholarship Competitions: Eligible applicants who do not meet the Early Scholarship Competition (held in November) deadline will be invited to attend one of four competition dates in February. The competitions' 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 opportunities such as priority registration, honors housing, and special social functions. For more information about the Honors and Scholars Program, please click here.

 

*Only the critical reading and verbal portions of the SAT are considered.

**The ACT score is based on the composite score.