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πŸ’° North Carolina Wesleyan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
17
Automatic
9
In-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$20,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.0 GPA

North Carolina Wesleyan University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$20,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.0 GPA. Against tuition of $34,936, students receiving the largest award pay about $14,936 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at North Carolina Wesleyan University

Tuition & fees
$34,936
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Largest annual award
$20,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$14,936/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,348), 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 North Carolina Wesleyan University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at North Carolina Wesleyan University β€” no separate application

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

2+ Wesleyan Grant
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
A grant for community college graduates transferring to NCWU.
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Bishop Opportunity Award (BOA)
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.3+
An award for incoming freshmen meeting basic admission criteria.
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Dean's Scholarship
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with strong academic records.
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President's Scholarship
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.3+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen with high academic achievement.
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Transfer Award Blue
Award
$13,500/yr in-state
$13,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for transfer students.
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Transfer Award Gold
Award
$15,500/yr in-state
$15,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A merit scholarship for high-achieving transfer students.
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Transfer Award White
Award
$10,500/yr in-state
$10,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
A merit scholarship for transfer students.
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Transfer Opportunity
Award
$7,500/yr in-state
$7,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.0+
An opportunity award for transfer students.
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Wesleyan Scholarship
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An academic merit scholarship for incoming freshmen.
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Other scholarships at North Carolina Wesleyan University (8)

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

Cheer & Dance Scholarship
$2,500/yr
A scholarship for new recruits accepted to the cheer or dance team.
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Eagle Scouts/Girl Scouts Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An award for Eagle Scouts or Girl Scout Gold Award recipients.
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Founders' Award
A prestigious scholarship awarded based on academic achievement and interview performance.
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Golden LEAF Colleges and Universities Scholarship
$3,500/yr
A scholarship for North Carolina residents from qualifying rural counties.
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Legacy Award
$2,000/yr
An award for students whose parents or grandparents graduated from NCWU.
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Phi Theta Kappa/ Gamma Beta Phi Award
$1,000/yr
An award for transfer students who are members of PTK or GBP honor societies.
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Shelton Challenge Scholarship
$1,000/yr
An award for students who complete the summer Shelton Leadership Challenge.
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Wesleyan Singers Scholarship
$2,000/yr
A scholarship for new students who join the Wesleyan Singers performing ensemble.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at North Carolina Wesleyan University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about North Carolina Wesleyan University scholarships

How much merit aid does North Carolina Wesleyan University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$20,000/yr. North Carolina Wesleyan University lists 17 merit scholarships in total.

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

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

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$20,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 57% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at North Carolina Wesleyan University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is Rolling. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with North Carolina Wesleyan University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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