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πŸ’° Wilmington College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
15
Automatic
6
In-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.5 GPA / 25 ACT

Wilmington College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Against tuition of $30,732, students receiving the largest award pay about $5,732 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Wilmington College

Tuition & fees
$30,732
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$5,732/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $11,923), 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 Wilmington College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Wilmington College β€” no separate application

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

ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS
Award
$18,000-$21,000/yr in-state
$18,000-$21,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Academic award for first-year students with a high school GPA of 3.00 or higher.
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DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$25,000/yr in-state
$25,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+ β€’ ACT 25+ β€’ SAT 1200+
Scholarship for first-year students with a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher and an ACT of 25+ or SAT of 1200+.
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RECOGNITION AWARD
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Academic award for admitted first-year students with a high school GPA of 2.5 to 2.99.
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TRANSFER ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Award
$17,000/yr in-state
$17,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Award for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 3.0 and 3.49.
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TRANSFER HONOR SCHOLARSHIP
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.5+
Scholarship for transfer students with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.
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TRANSFER RECOGNITION AWARD
Award
$15,000/yr in-state
$15,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Award for transfer students with a cumulative GPA between 2.5 and 2.99.
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Other scholarships at Wilmington College (9)

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

ATHLETIC BANDS AWARD
$1,000/yr
Award for students who play a musical instrument and participate in the Pep Band.
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CAMPUS IMPACT LEADER SCHOLARSHIPS
$23,000/yr
Leadership award for first-year students with a high school GPA of 2.75 or higher, determined by application and interview.
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GATEWAY and GATEWAY PLUS AWARDS
$1,500/yr
Award for out-of-state domestic students.
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IHSA EQUESTRIAN TEAM TALENT AWARD
$1,500/yr
Award for students participating in the IHSA Equestrian Team.
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LEGACY AWARD
$2,000/yr
Award for students with a family member who attended or currently attends Wilmington College.
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PERFORMING ARTS TALENT AWARD
$1,000/yr
Award for students demonstrating exceptional talent in performing arts.
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PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP
$20,000/yr
Scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa honors organization.
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PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Full tuition scholarship determined by application and interview for students meeting the Dean's Scholarship criteria.
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SCHOLARS OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIPS
$23,000/yr
Scholarship for high-achieving students committed to diversity, service, and leadership, requiring a 2.75 GPA and interview.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Wilmington College

Regular Decision
Rolling

Common questions about Wilmington College scholarships

How much merit aid does Wilmington College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$25,000/yr. Wilmington College lists 15 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Wilmington College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.5 GPA / 25 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Wilmington College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Wilmington College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 81% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Wilmington College?

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Wilmington College?

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 Wilmington College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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