Academic Scholarships
Award amounts listed are for freshmen students enrolling for the first time at Roberts Wesleyan University in Fall 2024. Please refer to previous catalogs for scholarship/grant awarding information for enrollment that began prior to Fall 2023.
Freshman Scholarships:
B. T. Roberts Scholarship
Three students will receive a full-tuition scholarship (minus other Roberts, federal, and state grants and scholarships). Students must attend an Academic Scholarship Celebration to be eligible for this award. Scholarship recipients will be students who embody the mission of our founder and will be selected based on the following:
Group Discussion
Essay
High School Performance
To attend an Academic Scholarship Celebration, a student must show evidence of strong academic performance as indicated by SAT and ACT scores, and/or high school grade point average.
Trustee Scholarship - $22,000/year
The Trustee Scholarship awards $22,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually. The following is the average criteria for Trustee Scholarship recipients:
Freshman Trustee Average candidate profile:
- High School grade point average of 4.0
- 1360 SAT (EBRW and math combined) or 29 ACT
*a higher test score may allow a student to still receive this award even if they have a GPA lower than 4.0.
Presidential Scholarship - $20,000/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 University. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Freshmen Presidential Average candidate profile:
- High school grade point average of 3.8 on a 4.0 scale.
- 1200 SAT (EBRW and math combined) or 25 ACT
*a higher test score may allow a student to still receive this award even if they have a GPA lower than 3.8.
Dean’s Scholarship - $18,000/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 University. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Freshmen Dean's Average candidate profile:
- High School grade point average of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale
- 1030 SAT (EBRW and math combined) or 20 ACT
*a higher test score may allow a student to receive this award even if they have a GPA lower than 3.5
Founder's Scholarship - $14,000/year
The Founder's Scholarship awards $14,000 per year to recipients who are admitted as first-year students and represent character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Freshman Founder's Average candidate profile:
- High School grade point average of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- 1000 SAT (EBRW and math combined) or 19 ACT
*A higher test score may allow a student to still receive this award even if they have a GPA lower than 3.2.
National Merit Scholarship
The Roberts Merit Scholarship awards full-tuition scholarships (minus other RWU, federal, and state grants and scholarships) to National Merit Scholar Finalists.
This award is renewed annually. The following criteria apply to first-time freshman applicants:
- National Merit Scholar Finalist and Winners
- Character consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University
Transfer Scholarships:
Dean's Scholarship - $18,000/year & Honors - $2,000
The Dean's Scholarship awards $18,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually. Recipients must fulfill one of the following criteria:
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) or college Honors Program (must provide evidence of membership to Admissions)
Dean's Scholarship - $18,000/year-Cumulative GPA of 3.60 or higher
The Dean's Scholarship awards $18,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.600-4.00 at the most recent college attended full-time. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Director’s Scholarship - $16,000/year - Cumulative GPA of 3.30 to 3.59
The Director’s Scholarship awards $16,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 to 3.59 at the most recent college attended full-time. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Founder's Scholarship - $14,000/year - Cumulative GPA of 3.0 to 3.29
The Founder's Scholarship awards $14,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0-3.29 at the most recent college attended full-time. The scholarship is renewed annually.