First-Year Scholarships
Academic Scholarships
Everyone accepted for admission is automatically considered for a Nebraska Wesleyan scholarship. There’s no separate application process for these scholarships (effective for students starting Fall 2017).
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Founders | $20,000 |
ACT composite of 32 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above |
| Board of Governors | $18,000 |
ACT composite of 29 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above |
| Presidents | $16,000 |
ACT composite of 26 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above |
| Black & Gold | $14,000 |
ACT composite of 23 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above |
| Archway | $12,000 |
ACT composite of 20 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above |
| Cornerstone | $12,000 |
ACT Test Optional, must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and be offered admission. |
Additional First-Year Scholarships
In addition to your eligibility for an Academic Scholarship listed above, you may be eligible for the following additional NWU Scholarships.
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Access NWU | Full tuition | Not applicable |
| Wesleyan Honors Academy Scholarship | Up to $3,000 per year | Not applicable |
| Alumni Legacy Scholarship | $1,000, renewable | Not applicable |
| Great Plains United Methodist Scholarship | $500 to $2,000, renewable | Not applicable |
| Students With Dependents Scholarship | $500 | April 17, 2015 |
| TeamMates Scholarship | $2,000 | January 5 |
Competitive Scholarships and Grants
These NWU scholarships require students to apply and compete against other applicants.
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Huge-NWU Scholarship | Full tuition, fees, room and board | December 1 |
| NWU NSF STEM Scholarships | Seven (7) $7,000, Twenty-five (25) $1,000 | February 24 |
| Art Scholarship | Vary | December 1 |
| Aspiring Writers’ Scholarship | Vary | November 1 |
| Music Ensemble Participation Grant | Vary | Audition dates vary. |
| TeamMates Access Scholarship | Full tuition | January 5 |
| The Bennett Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
| The Fosbury Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
| The Harrod Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
| The Marshall Music Scholarship | Vary | Audition dates vary |
| Theatre Scholarships | Vary | Audition dates vary |
Minority Student Scholarships
Nebraska Wesleyan offers scholarship programs directed toward minority students.
| Scholarship | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughn Scholarship for Students of Color | Range from $1,000-$4,000 | Not applicable |
Contact or visit us
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Financial Aid Office, Smith-Curtis 207
5000 Saint Paul Avenue
Lincoln NE 68504
402.465.2167 FAX 402.465.2194
financialaid [at] nebrwesleyan.edu