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💰 Southern Wesleyan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
23
Automatic
13
In-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$14,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$8,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA

Southern Wesleyan University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$14,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA. Against tuition of $27,800, students receiving the largest award pay about $13,800 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Southern Wesleyan University

Tuition & fees
$27,800
−
Largest annual award
$14,000
=
Students receiving it pay about
$13,800/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $10,126), 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 Southern Wesleyan University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Southern Wesleyan University — no separate application

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

Opportunity Scholarship (Commuter)
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
An annual academic scholarship for incoming commuter freshmen with a high school GPA below 2.5.
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Opportunity Scholarship (Residential)
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
An annual academic scholarship for incoming residential freshmen with a high school GPA below 2.5.
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Presidential Scholarship (Commuter)
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.3+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming commuter freshmen with a high school GPA of 4.3 or higher.
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Presidential Scholarship (Residential)
Award
$14,000/yr in-state
$14,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.3+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming residential freshmen with a high school GPA of 4.3 or higher.
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SWU Fellows (Palmetto Fellows Recipients)
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
An additional annual scholarship awarded to South Carolina students designated as Palmetto Fellows.
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SWU Fellows (Palmetto Fellows Recipients) - Transfer
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
An additional annual scholarship awarded to South Carolina transfer students designated as Palmetto Fellows.
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Transfer Opportunity Scholarship
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students with a collegiate GPA below 3.0.
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Transfer Trustee Scholarship
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students with a collegiate GPA between 3.5 and 4.0.
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Transfer Warrior Scholarship
Award
$10,000/yr in-state
$10,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
An annual academic scholarship for transfer students with a collegiate GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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Trustee Scholarship (Commuter)
Award
$6,500/yr in-state
$6,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming commuter freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.4 and 4.29.
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Trustee Scholarship (Residential)
Award
$13,000/yr in-state
$13,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming residential freshmen with a high school GPA between 3.4 and 4.29.
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Warrior Scholarship (Commuter)
Award
$5,500/yr in-state
$5,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming commuter freshmen with a high school GPA between 2.5 and 3.39.
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Warrior Scholarship (Residential)
Award
$11,000/yr in-state
$11,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
An annual academic scholarship for incoming residential freshmen with a high school GPA between 2.5 and 3.39.
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Other scholarships at Southern Wesleyan University (10)

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

Church Matching Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A matching scholarship where SWU matches up to $1,000 per year of a gift from the student's church.
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Donor Funded Scholarships
Scholarships funded by donors awarded based on various majors and criteria.
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Joan And Thomas Phillippe Young Artist Award
$1,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to top students who audition for acceptance into the music department.
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Out-of-State / International Scholarship (Freshmen)
$2,500/yr
An additional annual scholarship for incoming out-of-state or international freshman students.
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Out-of-State / International Scholarship (Transfer)
$2,500/yr
An additional annual scholarship for incoming out-of-state or international transfer students.
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Out-of-State SWU Fellows
$7,500/yr
An annual scholarship awarded to three out-of-state students who meet specific academic requirements.
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PBS AND PGS Scholarships
$8,000 total
Scholarships awarded to all participants of Palmetto Boys State and Palmetto Girls State.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A renewable annual scholarship awarded to members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society transferring to SWU's On-Campus program.
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SWU Fellows Full Scholarship
A competitive full scholarship covering tuition, fees, room, and board for up to three South Carolina Palmetto Fellows each year.
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SWU Life Tuition Scholarship
A competitive full tuition and fees scholarship for up to four South Carolina LIFE Scholarship recipients each year.
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Common questions about Southern Wesleyan University scholarships

How much merit aid does Southern Wesleyan University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$14,000/yr. Southern Wesleyan University lists 23 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$14,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 50% of tuition.

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

8 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 Southern Wesleyan University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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