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💰 Washington Adventist University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
16
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,500-$8,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$8,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$750-$2,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.8 GPA / 29 ACT

Washington Adventist University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$8,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.8 GPA / 29 ACT. Against tuition of $24,804, students receiving the largest award pay about $16,804 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Washington Adventist University

Tuition & fees
$24,804
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Largest annual award
$8,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$16,804/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $11,421), 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 Washington Adventist University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Washington Adventist University — no separate application

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

ACT/SAT Scholarships**
In-State Requirements
ACT 29+ • SAT 1410+
Offers 50% tuition for four years for students with an ACT score of 29-31 or SAT score of 1410-1510.
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Dean’s Scholarship
Award
$3,000/yr in-state
$3,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.20 or above.
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Founder’s Scholarship
Award
$1,500/yr in-state
$1,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 2.75 and 3.19.
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Gateway
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Academic scholarship for first-year students with an index score of 60-69 based on GPA and test scores.
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Presidential
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
Academic scholarship for first-year students with an index score of 80-100 based on GPA and test scores.
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Trustee
Award
$6,000/yr in-state
$6,000/yr out-of-state
Academic scholarship for first-year students with an index score of 70-79 based on GPA and test scores.
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Other scholarships at Washington Adventist University (10)

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

Church, Community Organization Leader
$750 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as a church or community organization leader.
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CU Merit*
$2,000/yr
Award for Columbia Union Seventh-day Adventist Academy graduates who meet Presidential scholarship qualifications.
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Junior Class President
$1,500 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Junior Class President.
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Junior Class Vice President
$1,250 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Junior Class Vice President.
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Other SA or Class Office
$1,000 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who held other SA or class offices.
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School Publication Editor (Yearbook, Newspaper)
$1,000 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as a school publication editor.
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Senior Class President
$2,000 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Senior Class President.
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Senior Class Vice President
$1,500 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Senior Class Vice President.
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Student Association President
$2,000 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Student Association President.
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Student Association Vice President
$1,500 one-time
Non-renewable leadership scholarship for first-time students who served as Student Association Vice President.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Washington Adventist University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Washington Adventist University scholarships

How much merit aid does Washington Adventist University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$8,000/yr. Washington Adventist University lists 16 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Washington Adventist University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.8 GPA / 29 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Washington Adventist University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$8,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Washington Adventist University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 32% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Washington Adventist University?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Washington Adventist University?

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

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

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