Official Scholarship Information

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Carswell Scholarships provide up to five scholarships to cover the annual cost of tuition, room and board, plus $3,400 for personal expenses.

Gordon Scholarships... cover the annual cost of tuition, room, and board, plus $3,400 for personal expenses.

The Graylyn Scholarship covers the annual cost of tuition, room and board, plus $3,400 for personal expenses.

Each incoming class will include a small, selective cohort of top students who will be awarded a full scholarship, based on merit, toward their educational costs.

Reynolds Scholarships... cover the annual cost of tuition, room, and board, plus $3,400 for personal expenses.

The Stamps Scholarship... annually covers the cost of tuition, fees, room, and board, and includes a $3,400 allowance for books and personal expenses. Scholars may receive up to $15,000 total over their four undergraduate years for approved travel or study projects.

Farr Scholarship - annual award

This scholarship carries a value of $5,000 per year and will next be available to a first-year student entering in the fall of 2026.

Mullen/Carswell Scholar - continuing award

The scholarship is $1,500 per year (though it could be less if the student has extensive other scholarships or financial aid packages).

Presidential Scholarship - $16,000 annual

Twenty renewable scholarships of $16,000 each are awarded annually to students admitted to Wake Forest who possess exceptional talents in art, dance, debate, music, and theatre.

Richter Scholarship - award up to $6,000

Richter Scholarships... award competitive, independent study scholarships of up to $6,000 for students...

Stamps Scholarship (continuing) - full standard cost of attendance

The Stamps Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes exceptional Wake Forest students who demonstrate outstanding intellectual potential, leadership, and community engagement. Benefits include full standard cost of attendance funding starting in the spring semester and eligibility for up to $5,000 in merit grant funding each summer.

Undergraduate Research Fellowship - summer award

Up to 150 competitive, merit-based fellowships each year financially assist students who collaborate with faculty mentors on research projects. The awards can be used during the summer and are in the amount of $4,000.

WFU Study Abroad Scholarship - typical award range

WFU Study Abroad Scholarship Awards range from $1,000 to $2,000. To be eligible students must (1) study abroad on a WFU-sponsored program or an approved Affiliate program; (2) receive academic credit while abroad; (3) be fully enrolled; and (4) be an undergraduate while studying abroad.