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πŸ’° Tennessee Wesleyan University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
Automatic
1
In-State Awards
$1,000-$17,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$17,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$2,250-$2,850 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

Tennessee Wesleyan University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$17,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $29,414, students receiving the largest award pay about $12,414 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Tennessee Wesleyan University

Tuition & fees
$29,414
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Largest annual award
$17,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$12,414/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $9,458), 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 Tennessee Wesleyan University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Tennessee Wesleyan University β€” no separate application

1 award granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Tennessee Educational Lottery Scholarship (HOPE)
Award
$2,250-$2,850/semester in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
A state-funded scholarship for Tennessee residents who meet academic requirements.
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Other scholarships at Tennessee Wesleyan University (8)

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

Distinguished Young Women
$1,000/yr
A scholarship for students who participated in the Distinguished Young Women competition.
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Educational Partnership Award
$2,500/yr
An annual scholarship for new freshmen from partner high schools who major in Education.
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Honors Program Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to students who join the TWU Honors Program.
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Neff Award – Full Tuition
A highly competitive full-tuition scholarship awarded to two students each year.
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Nursing/Dental Awards
$2,000-$14,000/yr
Scholarships for transfer students entering the Nursing or Dental Hygiene programs.
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PTK
$1,000/yr
An additional scholarship for transfer students who were members of Phi Theta Kappa.
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TWU Freshman Merit Awards
$9,000-$17,000/yr
Merit scholarships awarded to incoming freshmen based on academic performance.
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TWU Transfer Merit Awards
$5,000-$16,000/yr
Merit scholarships for transfer students based on cumulative college transfer GPA.
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Common questions about Tennessee Wesleyan University scholarships

How much merit aid does Tennessee Wesleyan University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$17,000/yr. Tennessee Wesleyan University lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$17,000/yr.

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

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 58% of tuition.

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

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

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

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