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πŸ’° Widener University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
7
In-State Awards
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$20,000 total

Widener University offers 7 merit scholarships. Awards run $2,000-$3,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $54,660, students receiving the largest award pay about $51,660 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Widener University

Tuition & fees
$54,660
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Largest annual award
$3,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$51,660/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $16,530), 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 Widener University's website
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Other scholarships at Widener University (7)

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

Band Scholarship - Color Guard
$2,500/yr
Talent-recognized scholarship for undergraduate students participating in color guard.
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Band Scholarship - Music
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Talent-recognized scholarship for undergraduate students participating in band.
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High School Leadership Awards
$20,000 total
Scholarship for selected high school leaders from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who enroll at Widener.
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Merit scholarships for first-year students
$100,000 total
Academic merit scholarships for incoming first-year students starting at $100,000 over four years.
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Merit scholarships for transfer applicants
$20,000/yr
Academic merit scholarships for transfer students starting at $20,000 per academic year.
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Phi Theta Kappa Transfer Student Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Additional scholarship for community college transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society.
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University Honors Program Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Scholarships for undergraduate first-year students admitted into the University Honors Program.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Widener University

Early Action
12/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Widener University scholarships

How much merit aid does Widener University give?

Published awards range $2,000-$3,000/yr. Widener University lists 7 merit scholarships in total.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $2,000-$3,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Widener University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 5% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Widener University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 12/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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