Wesleyan College is one of the nation’s leading liberal arts colleges. Proud of its heritage as the world’s oldest college chartered to grant degrees to women, Wesleyan is also proud of its traditions of educational innovation, honor, special opportunities for study, leadership, and pre-professional preparation. With fewer than 1000 students, Wesleyan is a special close-knit community of learners and doers, of faculty, staff, students and alumnae who share in its special mission.
As one of the nation’s most affordable selective colleges, Wesleyan offers a strong merit scholarship program as well as a comprehensive financial aid program. In part, this commitment to creating financial access for students and their families has enabled Wesleyan to attract an extremely talented and diverse student body.
Applying for a Merit Scholarship
Eligible students interested in receiving priority consideration for a merit scholarship should complete all required admission application materials by the stated deadlines. All scholarships for First-Year students are renewable for a maximum of eight semesters (4 years).
Minimum eligibility requirements are listed below for Wesleyan’s academic scholarships and leadership awards. There are a limited number of scholarships. Simply satisfying these requirements does not guarantee a student will receive a given scholarship. Upon review of applicants’ admission credentials, the Scholarship Committee may choose to invite students who have not fully satisfied the stated eligibility requirements.
A student may not receive two academic merit scholarships. She may, however, receive a second award in recognition of her leadership activities, or for the performing arts. This does not include Wesleyan’s premier scholarships – the Lane, Findlay, Munroe, Pitts, and Knox McNeill – which take the place of any previously awarded scholarships.
Academic Scholarships and Eligibility Requirements
| Scholarship |
Value |
Number |
Minimum Eligibility Requirements |
| National Excellence |
Full Tuition |
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National Merit or Achievement Finalist, National Hispanic Scholar |
| Munroe |
$16,000
Annually |
2 |
Outstanding science/math student. (See Presidential.)* |
| Findlay |
$16,000
Annually |
2 |
Outstanding humanities student. (See Presidential.)* |
|
Knox McNeill
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$16,000
Annually |
2
|
Outstanding commitment to faith and community service (3.25 GPA & 1000 SAT).* |
|
Lane
|
$16,000
Annually |
2
|
Outstanding fine arts student.* |
|
Valedictorian/
Salutatorian
|
$14,000
Annually
|
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Students who are recognized as valedictorian or salutatorian of their high school and meet all other college entrance requirements.
|
| Trustee |
$11,300 |
|
1400 SAT/31 ACT & 3.50 GPA; or 1300 SAT/29 ACT & 3.75 GPA |
| Presidential |
$9,000 |
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1300 SAT/29 ACT & 3.50 GPA; or 1200 SAT/27 ACT & 3.75 GPA |
| Dean’s |
$6,700 |
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1200 SAT/27 ACT & 3.50 GPA; or 1100 SAT/25 ACT & 3.75 GPA |
| Wesleyan Merit |
$3,000
to
$5,000 |
|
1000 SAT/21 ACT & 3.0 GPA
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*Requires special scholarship application.
Students eligible for scholarships will be invited to a Scholarship Day event.
Upcoming Scholarship Day events include:
2008 Scholarship Day - Saturday, February 9th 2008
Fine Arts Scholarship Day - Saturday, March 1st 2008
Leadership Awards and Eligibility Requirements
Pierce Leadership Award
Wesleyan has a special focus on developing leadership ability in women. Interested students should compete their application materials, including an in-depth resume of leadership positions held.
United Methodist Leadership Award
Wesleyan is proud of its affiliation with the United Methodist Church. Interested students should complete their application materials, including an in-depth résumé of involvement in the Church and of service to others. Eligible students must have been members of the Church for at least the two most recent years. Additional information about special scholarship opportunities for Methodist students is available, click here.
Other Awards or Grants
Fine Arts Scholarships
Talented students in the performance arts may compete for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $16,000 per year. Those interested in music or theater scholarships are required to audition. A portfolio is required of those competing for an art scholarship. The prestigious Lane Scholars Program provides two scholarships annually to academically superior first year applicants for admission whose intended major is in the area of Fine Arts. Each scholarship recipient receives an annual award valued at $16,000 per year. This program is in honor of Linda H. Lane who was a friend, leader, benefactor, and an associate professor of music at Wesleyan.
Art
Students who wish to apply for an Art Scholarship should summit a portfolio consisting of eight to ten works of art. One of the pieces should be a portrait drawn from life (not copied from a photograph). Students are advised to present their best works rather than works in a wide variety of media. The work will be evaluated on understanding of the creative process, handling of the medium, creativity, and presentation.
In addition to the portfolio, the student should write a short artistic biography, which tells of the student’s interests and background in art. Portfolio reviews last approximately 30 minutes and include an interview with a member(s) of the Art Department faculty. The student is encouraged to ask any questions she may have about the program at this time.
Acceptance of the art scholarship requires that the student pursue either a major or minor in art or art history.
Music
Students who wish to audition for a Music Scholarship should prepare two memorized pieces in contrasting styles. Auditions are given for voice, piano, organ and other instruments. We prefer selections from classical repertoire, but this may not always be possible. Students and their current teacher (s) should choose pieces that present the student at her best, keeping in mind the request for classical selections. Each student will be asked to sight read a simple melody on her primary instrument. All students will be asked to sight sing a simple melody.
The audition, which includes an interview with a member(s) of the Music Department faculty, lasts approximately 30 minutes. The student is encouraged to ask any questions she may have about the program at that time.
Acceptance of the music scholarship requires that the student pursue either a major or minor in music.
Theatre
Students who wish to audition for a Theatre Scholarship should bring a list of theatre related experiences and have a teacher mail a letter of recommendation. Actors must prepare two memorized monologues of one to two minutes each. The monologues should be in contrasting styles. Students and their current teacher(s) should choose pieces that present the student at her best. The director will work briefly with the student on selections of the monologue in order to assess her ability to take direction. The student who is interested exclusively in technical theatre may choose not to prepare an acting audition, but to submit a portfolio of materials demonstrating her talents and experiences in technical theatre.
The audition, which includes an interview with a member of the Theatre Department faculty, lasts approximately 30 minutes. The student is encouraged to ask any questions she may have about the program at that time.
Acceptance of the theatre scholarship requires that the student pursue a minor in theatre.
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