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πŸ’° Wilberforce University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
4
Automatic
3
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$3,200-$12,020 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.2 GPA

Wilberforce University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $10,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.2 GPA. Against tuition of $14,718, students receiving the largest award pay about $4,718 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Wilberforce University

Tuition & fees
$14,718
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Largest annual award
$10,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$4,718/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $8,564), 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 Wilberforce University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Wilberforce University β€” no separate application

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

Presidential Excellence Scholarships
Award
$12,020/semester in-state
$12,020/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A full-tuition scholarship awarded to entering freshmen with a GPA of 3.75 or higher.
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Presidential Merit Scholarships
Award
$6,010/semester in-state
$6,010/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
A half-tuition scholarship awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher.
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Wilberforce University Academic Scholarships
Award
$3,200/semester in-state
$3,200/semester out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
An academic scholarship providing $3,200 per semester for entering freshmen or transfer students with a GPA of 3.25 or higher.
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Other scholarships at Wilberforce University (1)

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

District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DC TAG)
$10,000/yr
A grant providing up to $10,000 per year for District of Columbia residents attending Wilberforce University.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Wilberforce University

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Wilberforce University scholarships

How much merit aid does Wilberforce University give?

Published awards range $10,000/yr. Wilberforce University lists 4 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.2 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $10,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Wilberforce University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 68% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Wilberforce University?

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

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

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