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💰 Dakota Wesleyan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
Automatic
2
In-State Awards
$500-$4,500/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$4,500/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$100,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

Dakota Wesleyan University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$4,500/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $32,500, students receiving the largest award pay about $28,000 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Dakota Wesleyan University

Tuition & fees
$32,500
−
Largest annual award
$4,500
=
Students receiving it pay about
$28,000/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $8,100), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Dakota Wesleyan University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Dakota Wesleyan University — no separate application

2 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Additional Education Major Scholarship
Award
$2,000-$3,000/yr in-state
$2,000-$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.6+
An additional scholarship for Mitchell High School graduates majoring in Education at DWU during their junior and senior years.
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Mitchell Scholarship
Award
$2,500-$4,500/yr in-state
$2,500-$4,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
An additional annual scholarship for Mitchell High School graduates attending DWU full-time on campus.
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Other scholarships at Dakota Wesleyan University (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Alumni Family Scholarship
$500/yr
An annual scholarship for new undergraduate students with family members who graduated from DWU.
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Christian Leadership Award
$4,000/yr
An award for high school seniors demonstrating a strong commitment to youth leadership in their local church.
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Phi Theta Kappa Award
$2,000/yr
An annual scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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Presidential Leadership Scholarship
$100,000 total
A competitive scholarship for academically successful high school seniors displaying strong leadership, service, and faith commitment.
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Randall Scholarship
$100,000 total
One of DWU's most prestigious honors, awarded to students demonstrating academic rigor and leadership drive.
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Common questions about Dakota Wesleyan University scholarships

How much merit aid does Dakota Wesleyan University give?

Published awards range $500-$4,500/yr. Dakota Wesleyan University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Dakota Wesleyan University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Dakota Wesleyan University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$4,500/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 14% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Dakota Wesleyan University?

2 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Dakota Wesleyan University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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