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Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are based on a combination of High School GPA and SAT/ACT scores at the time of admittance; only average qualifications are listed below. Recipients will be granted the single highest award for which they qualify and will be notified of their award with their acceptance packet along with their financial aid letter.

Award amounts listed are for freshmen students enrolling for the first time at Roberts Wesleyan University in fall 2023. Please refer to previous catalogs for scholarship/grant awarding information for enrollment that began prior to fall 2023.

Presidential Scholarship - $20,000 per year

The Presidential Scholarship awards $20,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan College. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Dean's Scholarship - $18,000 per year

The Dean’s Scholarship awards $18,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan College. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

B.T. Roberts Scholarship

Three students will receive a full-tuition scholarship minus other Roberts, federal, and state grants and scholarships. Students must attend the Academic Scholarship Celebration to be eligible. This scholarship will be awarded based on an interview during the event, an essay, and high school academic performance. The three recipients of this scholarship will be notified within 3 weeks following the event.

Trustee Scholarship - $22,000 per year

The Trustee Scholarship awards $22,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students starting in Fall 2023 and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan College. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Founder's Scholarship - $14,000 per year

The Founder’s Scholarship awards $14,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students starting in Fall 2023 and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan College. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

Roberts Opportunity Grant

The Roberts Opportunity Grant awards $10,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-time full-time freshman students starting in Fall 2023 and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually.

Freshman:

    • Awarded to students who do not qualify for any Academic Scholarships.