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Scholarships

It pays to be smart.

But how much does it pay, exactly? We make it easy to find out.

The following scholarship levels are for the 2010–2011 academic year and don't apply to current Nebraska Wesleyan students. (They're just for you.)

Academic Scholarships

You don't need to apply for these scholarships. You're automatically considered when you apply for admission and eligible according to your test scores or class rank. Then you keep them by maintaining a minimum GPA at Nebraska Wesleyan.

ACT composite score
or

SAT Verbal & Math Scores
or

Class rank

Scholarship

Award
32+   1410+   NA Board of Governors Scholar Award $11,500
29–31   1280–1400   NA Wesleyan Scholar Award $10,000
27–28   1200–1270   Top 10% Fredstrom Scholarship $8,500
24–26   1090–1190   Top 25% President’s Scholarship $7,000
22–23   1010–1080   Top 33% Recognition Scholarship $5,500

Competitive Scholarships

These are Wesleyan scholarships that require you to apply and compete against other applicants.

Huge-NWU Scholarship

That's pronounced hyoo-gee, (rhymes with "you bee") but let's face it. It's also a huge scholarship. The Huge-NWU Scholarship covers tuition, books, fees and room and board, up to $27,000 per year.

The deadline for the 2010-2011 Huge Scholarship application is December 1, 2009.

To apply, download the scholarship application in PDF format.

Talent Scholarships

  • For students in art, music or theatre
  • Top 33% of graduating class with minimum ACT of 21 or SAT of 970 to be eligible
  • Auditions or portfolio reviews are necessary
  • All students, regardless of major, can apply for a music or theatre scholarship; only art majors are eligible for an art scholarship.

White Scholarship for Business Students

This four-year scholarship worth up to $19,000 is for incoming students planning to declare a major within the Department of Business, Accounting and Economics. The number of scholarship recipients will be determined yearly.

Only students who have already been accepted for admission to NWU may apply. The submission deadline for the White Scholarship was February 1, 2010.

Other Scholarships

In addition to your academic scholarship, you may be eligible for other Nebraska Wesleyan scholarships. There's no separate application process; just talk to a financial aid counselor to find out more.

Alumni Legacy Scholarship

  • $1,000, renewable
  • Awarded to new, full–time students whose grandparent, parent or sibling has graduated with a degree from NWU.

International Baccalaureate Scholarship

  • $2,000, renewable
  • Awarded to new, full–time students who have completed an International Baccalaureate Diploma program.

Wesleyan Honors Academy Scholarship

  • $500, renewable
  • Awarded to new full–time students who have completed six or more Wesleyan Honors Academy hours.

Founders Scholarship

  • Amounts vary
  • 2.50 GPA required to maintain scholarship

Vaughn Scholarship for Students of Color

  • For African American, Asian American, Hispanic and Native American students
  • Must submit FAFSA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible

Nebraska United Methodist Scholarship

  • Members of Nebraska United Methodist congregations are eligible
  • Must submit FAFSA and demonstrate financial need to be eligible
  • Renewable awards range from $500 to $2,000

M.O.S.A.I.C. Scholarship

  • For students of color
  • Amounts vary

Scholarships through NWU aren't the only way to make a Nebraska Wesleyan education affordable. Find out about other aid options.

Outside Scholarships

There are plenty of other opportunities out there. Here are just a couple.

EducationQuest

Lincoln Community Foundation

United Methodist Higher Education Foundation