Nebraska Wesleyan University, NE
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
78%
Tuition
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Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#16 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Archway Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$13,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Archway Scholarship
ACT composite of 20 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Black & Gold Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Black & Gold Scholarship
ACT composite of 23 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
Board Of Governors Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$19,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Board of Governors Scholarship
ACT composite of 29 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
Cornerstone Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$13,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Cornerstone Scholarship - ACT Test Optional, must have a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 or above, and be offered admission.
Founders' Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
0
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Founders' Scholarship
ACT composite of 32 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.75 or above
Nebraska-Strong Grant
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Nebraska-Strong Grant
Nebraska-Strong is how we invest in you as a Nebraskan. Every Nebraska student automatically receives this renewable $10,000 grant when admitted to NWU.
Presidents Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$17,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Presidents Scholarship
ACT composite of 26 or above (or equivalent SAT score) and cumulative GPA of 3.5 or above
Teammates Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
20
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
TeamMates Scholarship
Amount
$2,000
Deadline
January 5
Applicant must have been in Teammates for a minimum of two years and have a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 (out of 4.0) and have an ACT composite score of at least a 20. Recipient must attend Nebraska Wesleyan University, be registered full-time each semester (at least 12 credit hours), and maintain satisfactory academic progress. NWU will award this guaranteed non-competitive additional $2,000 per year scholarship on top of other institutional awards the student is eligible to receive. Half of this renewable scholarship will be applied toward tuition by NWU at the beginning of each semester for a total of four years. Open to all mentees.
Vaughn Scholarship For Students Of Color
Type
Automatic
Amount
$1,000-$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Vaughn Scholarship for Students of Color
Amount
Range from $1,000-$4,000
Deadline
Not applicable
For African American, Asian American, Hispanic and Native American students. Must submit FAFSA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible.
Access NWU Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
19-24
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Access NWU Scholarship
Access Nebraska Wesleyan University offers full tuition for Nebraska students who meet academic and financial need qualifications. After state and federal grants are applied to a student?s financial aid award, Nebraska Wesleyan University will provide scholarships equal to the cost of tuition. Funds are limited to 50 new applicants each year and provided to students on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications are being accepted immediately.
Huge-NWU Commendation Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
$4,000 Huge-NWU Commendation Scholarships (11 awards)
Huge-NWU Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Huge-NWU Scholarship
The Huge-NWU Scholarship is awarded annually to exceptional first-year students at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Made possible by the Harry and Reba Huge Foundation, this scholarship supports academic excellence in all fields with up to full tuition, fees and residency over four years.
To qualify, a student must:
Attend an accredited high school or home school anywhere in the United States or an equivalent high school anywhere in the world and graduate from such accredited high school in the spring of the year in which applications are due.
Have an ACT composite score of 27 or higher (or equivalent SAT score) and a cumulative high school GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Submit two short essays and two letter
NWU - NSF Stem Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Seven (7) annually renewable $7,000 NWU NSF STEM Scholarships
Wesleyan Honors Academy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Wesleyan Honors Academy Scholarship
For full-time, degree-seeking students starting at N.W.U. beginning with the fall of 2017 incoming class, a $1,000 Honors Academy Scholarship will be awarded to a student who succesfully completes an Honors Academy class while in high school, up to a maximum of $3,000. The scholarship is renewable each year.
One Honors Academy course - $1,000
Two Honors Academy courses - $2,000
Three or more Honors Academy courses - $3,000
Art Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$1,000-$2,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Art Scholarship
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Prospective students attend an NWU Art Exhibition and compete for a scholarship.
Two students will receive a $10,000 ($2,500 per year) Best of Show Scholarship.
Selected participants will receive a $4,000 ($1,000 per year) Art Talent Scholarship.
Aspiring Writers
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Aspiring Writers
Bennett Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
The Bennett Music Scholarship
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary
Music Ensemble Participation Grant
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Music Ensemble Participation Grant
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary.
To receive a Music Ensemble Participation Grant (EPG), students must participate in a music ensemble at Nebraska Wesleyan University as determined by the music faculty. Audition dates vary.
The Fosbury Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
The Fosbury Music Scholarship
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary
These scholarships, named in honor of M. Evelyn Fosbury, are awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors who plan to major in strings at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable.
The Harrod Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
The Harrod Music Scholarship
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary
These scholarships, named in honor of Beth Miller Harrod, are awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors who plan to major in piano at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable.
The Marshall Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
The Marshall Music Scholarship
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary
These scholarships, named in honor of Robert Marshall, are awarded each year to outstanding high school seniors who plan to major in instrumental music at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Scholarships vary in amount and are renewable.
Theatre Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 460-650
SAT Critical Reading: 480-600
Description
Theatre Scholarships
Type:
Competitive scholarship, grant (first year)
Audition dates vary
To receive a Theatre Scholarship students must major in one of our Theatre Arts programs at Nebraska Wesleyan University and fulfill departmental requirements. To be eligible a student must have an ACT score of at least 22 OR a cumulative high school GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale); transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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