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💰 Worcester Polytechnic Institute Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
9
In-State Awards
$10,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$10,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$1,000 total

Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers 9 merit scholarships. Awards run $10,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $59,700, students receiving the largest award pay about $34,700 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tuition & fees
$59,700
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$34,700/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $18,386), 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 Worcester Polytechnic Institute's website
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Other scholarships at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (9)

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

BizTech Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program
$10,000-$25,000/yr
Offered to students intending to study business-related fields, typically ranging from $10,000 to $25,000 annually.
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FIRST Digital Animation Award
$1,000 one-time
A $1,000 scholarship to attend WPI for any student who submits an entry to the Digital Animation Award as part of a FIRST team.
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National Consortium of Specialized STEM Schools (NCSSS) Scholarship Program
$15,000/yr
Awarded to first-year applicants from participating NCSSS schools, valued at $15,000 per year for up to four years.
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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
$10,000/yr
An additional annual scholarship of $10,000 awarded to accepted transfer students who are Phi Theta Kappa Scholars.
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Presidential Scholarship
$25,000/yr
Awarded to first-year students based on academic and extracurricular credentials, with a guaranteed minimum of $25,000 for IB diploma graduates with a score of 40 or greater.
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Robotics Engineering Scholars Program
$10,000-$25,000/yr
Offered to Robotics Engineering majors, typically ranging between $10,000 and $25,000 annually.
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Transfer Partner Student Scholarship
$20,000/yr
A guaranteed minimum scholarship of $20,000 per year for admitted transfer students from partner institutions.
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VEX and RECF Drone Program Scholarships
$10,000-$20,000/yr
Scholarships awarded to VEX Robotics and REC Foundation Drone Program alumni, ranging from $10,000 to $20,000 annually.
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WPI Design Innovation Scholarship
$40,000 total
A full-tuition scholarship or $40,000 runner-up awards for nominated FIRST Robotics participants.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Early Action
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
03/01/2026

Common questions about Worcester Polytechnic Institute scholarships

How much merit aid does Worcester Polytechnic Institute give?

Published awards range $10,000-$25,000/yr. Worcester Polytechnic Institute lists 9 merit scholarships in total.

Does Worcester Polytechnic Institute give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $10,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 42% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Worcester Polytechnic Institute?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/15/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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