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💰 William Carey University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
25
Automatic
7
In-State Awards
$400-$10,100/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$400-$10,100/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 20 ACT

William Carey University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $400-$10,100/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Against tuition of $14,250, students receiving the largest award pay about $4,150 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at William Carey University

Tuition & fees
$14,250
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Largest annual award
$10,100
=
Students receiving it pay about
$4,150/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $8,094), 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 William Carey University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at William Carey University — no separate application

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

2nd Degree Nursing Scholarship
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Tuition assistance scholarship of 25% to 65% for second-degree nursing students based on cumulative GPA.
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Carey Scholar Award
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ • ACT 30+ • SAT 1360+
Award for incoming freshmen with a 30+ ACT or 1360+ SAT that covers up to 30 hours of tuition per academic year and provides a room waiver.
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Dean
Award
$4,500-$7,100/yr in-state
$4,500-$7,100/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 21+ • SAT 1060+
Academic scholarship for first-time freshmen and international students with an ACT score of 21-23 or SAT score of 1060-1150.
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Opportunity
Award
$2,900-$5,500/yr in-state
$2,900-$5,500/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 20+ • SAT 1030+
Academic scholarship for first-time freshmen and international students with an ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 1030-1050.
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Presidential
Award
$6,100-$9,100/yr in-state
$6,100-$9,100/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 24+ • SAT 1160+
Academic scholarship for first-time freshmen and international students with an ACT score of 24-26 or SAT score of 1160-1250.
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PTK Distinction
Award
$6,800-$9,800/yr in-state
$6,800-$9,800/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Academic scholarship for transfer students with a transfer GPA of 3.50 or higher and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
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Trustee
Award
$7,100-$10,100/yr in-state
$7,100-$10,100/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
ACT 27+ • SAT 1260+
Academic scholarship for first-time freshmen and international students with an ACT score of 27 or higher or SAT score of 1260 or higher.
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Other scholarships at William Carey University (18)

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

Alumni Dependent Scholarship
$400/yr
Add-on scholarship for children, grandchildren, siblings, and spouses of WCU Alumni who meet academic requirements.
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Baptist Student Scholarship
$400/yr
Add-on scholarship for students recommended by a pastor of a Southern Baptist Church who meet academic requirements.
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Bible Drill Scholarship (Add-On)
$1,500-$2,500/yr
Add-on scholarship for students placing first, second, or third in the Mississippi Baptist Convention Bible Drill tournament.
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Bible Drill Scholarship (Major)
$3,000-$6,000/yr
Major scholarship for students placing first, second, or third in the Mississippi Baptist Convention Bible Drill tournament.
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Carey Connection Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Add-on scholarship for students serving as student ambassadors for the university.
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Church-Related Vocation (CRV) Scholarship
$6,800-$9,800/yr
Scholarship for students committed to a church-related vocation in the Southern Baptist Convention who meet academic requirements.
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Color Guard Add-On Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Add-on scholarship for students selected as members of the Color Guard who meet academic requirements.
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CRV Dependent Scholarship
$600/yr
Add-on scholarship for dependents and spouses of Southern Baptist church ministers and full-time employees who meet academic requirements.
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Dual Credit Scholarship
$1,000 one-time
Add-on scholarship for the first term of enrollment for students who participated in WCU's Dual Credit or Step Ahead programs.
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Educator Preparation Scholarship
$9,000/yr
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students who completed two years of the Educator Preparation Program in high school.
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Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps. (JROTC) Add-On Scholarship
$2,000/yr
Add-on scholarship for students who completed the JROTC program during their junior and senior years of high school.
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Ministry-Related Vocation (MRV) Scholarship
$4,200-$6,800/yr
Scholarship for students committed to a ministry-related vocation who meet academic requirements.
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PTK Add-On Scholarship
$500-$1,000/yr
Add-on scholarship for students who served as ranking officers within Phi Theta Kappa.
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Scout Leadership Scholarship
$2,100/yr
Add-on scholarship for students who earned the rank of Eagle Scout or the Girl Scout Gold Award.
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Speakers Tournament Scholarship (Add-On)
$1,000-$2,500/yr
Add-on scholarship for students placing first through fourth in the Mississippi Baptist Convention Speakers' Tournament.
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Speakers Tournament Scholarship (Major)
$3,000-$9,000/yr
Major scholarship for students placing first through fourth in the Mississippi Baptist Convention Speakers' Tournament.
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Student Government Association (SGA) Scholarship
$1,500/yr
Add-on scholarship for the President of the Student Government Association.
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Teacher Assistant Scholarship
$9,000/yr
Scholarship for full-time undergraduate students employed as a Teaching Assistant in an accredited Mississippi public school system.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at William Carey University

Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/05/2026

Common questions about William Carey University scholarships

How much merit aid does William Carey University give?

Published awards range $400-$10,100/yr. William Carey University lists 25 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 20 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $400-$10,100/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at William Carey University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 71% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at William Carey University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/05/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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