Dakota Wesleyan University, SD
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
73%
Tuition
$26,050
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#30 in Regional Colleges Midwest
Scholarships
Bishop Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$14,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
980
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
An award of $14,000 is available to high school senior United Methodist students who demonstrates strong commitment to youth leadership in their local church and pledge to be active in student ministry at DWU. Applicants must be a member of a United Methodist Church and have a 3.0 GPA and 21 ACT/980 SAT score. A limited number of Bishop Leadership Award recipients will be named each year. This award is renewable.
Christian Leadership Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
If you?re a high school senior student, an award of up to $4,000 may be available to you if you demonstrate a strong commitment to youth leadership in your local church and commit to be active in student ministry at DWU. You are not required to be United Methodist.
Dwu Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
First-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission will be considered for DWU grant. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters
John Wesley Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13,000 to $14,750
Required GPA
3.7
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
First-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission will be considered for John Wesley scholarships. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters
Mcgovern Legacy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1090
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
The McGovern Legacy Scholarship is a prestigious and competitive $21,000 scholarship awarded to one outstanding high school senior who demonstrates exemplary leadership and service to her/his local, regional or global communities
Presidential Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$17,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
980
Required Act
21
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
A limited number of Presidential Leadership Scholars will be named each year. Presidential Leadership Scholars may receive a total scholarship award of $17,000 per year.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,750 to $13,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
860
Required Act
18
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
First-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission will be considered for Presidential scholarships. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters
Randall Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1090
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
Randall Scholarships, the highest academic award at Dakota Wesleyan University. A limited number of Randall Scholars will be named each year. Randall Scholars may receive a total scholarship award of $21,000 per year
Tiger Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$3,500 to $10,000
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
First-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission will be considered for Tiger awards. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters
Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,000 to $13,750
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1090
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
First-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission will be considered for Trustee scholarships. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters
Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 400-600
SAT Reading: 420-600
SAT Writing: 400-530
Description
99% of students who audition and participate in music and/or theatre at DWU are receiving a Performing Arts Scholarship.
Students interested in receiving a Performing Arts Scholarship for music and/or theatre must prepare an audition. Previous music students have used solo/ensemble contest pieces for their auditions. Previous theatre students have used oral interp pieces or a 30-second monologue.
Once you sign up for an audition day, the director will contact you to discuss how and what to prepare for your audition.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533