KWU Scholarships combine academics and activities into a single, renewable award.  The higher your academic standing, the more KWU funds you can automatically receive (no long essay to write).  Students are encouraged to participate in activities, athletics, or explore various majors without the worry of losing money.  Unlike most institutions, you also have the opportunity to increase or attain KWU Scholarships based upon your college GPA (your high school achievement record affects your first year award only). 98% of the students who attends KWU receive financial assistance through a combination of KWU awards, State and Federal grants and scholarships, loans and work study.

These programs (with the exception of the Pell Grant) require full-time enrollment.  Most programs require a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.000 or higher.

	AMOUNT	REQUIREMENTS/DESCRIPTION
Presidential Scholar / Activity Scholarship	$10,000 per year $7,000 for non-residence hall students	High school senior, 3.75 GPA; ACT 25 or SAT 1140.  Renewal: maintain cumulative GPA of 3.30. Students meeting requirements receive automatic award.
Trustee Scholar / Activity Scholarships	$9,000 per year $6,000 for non-residence hall students	High school senior, 3.5 GPA; ACT 22 or SAT 1030; transfer students with transfer GPA of 3.5 on 15 or more accepted credit hours. Renewal: cumulative GPA of 3.25. Students meeting requirements receive automatic award.
Pioneer Scholar / Activity Scholarships	$8,000 per year $5,000 for non-residence hall students	High school senior, 3.0 GPA; ACT 20 or SAT 950; transfer students with transfer GPA of 3.0 on 15 or more accepted credit hours. Renewal: cumulative GPA of 3.0. Students meeting requirements receive automatic award.
Wesleyan Scholar/Activity Scholarships	$5,000 per year $3,000 for non-residence Hall students	Transfer/current students with cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.999 on 15 or more accepted credit hours.  Continuing students also eligible based upon cumulative GPA of 2.75-2.999.  Renewal:  cumulative GPA of 2.75.
Kansas Wesleyan University Awards	$100 - $5,500 per year	Mostly need-based, however, non-need-based awards of $3,000-$4,000 available.
Residence Hall Discounts	$2,400 per year	KANSAS RESIDENTS: Full-time student; high school seniors with high school GPA of 2.5 and ACT 18/SAT 860. Transfer students with 2.0 transfer GPA.  Complete FAFSA by July 1. Renewal: cumulative GPA of 2.5 and reapply by March 15. OUT-OF-STATE: Full-time student; high school seniors with GPA of 3.0 and ACT of 20/SAT 950. Transfer students with 3.0 transfer GPA.  Complete FAFSA by July 1. Renewal: cumulative GPA of 2.500 and reapply by March 15.
Multiple Student Discounts	$1,000 per year per student	More than one dependent child in a family concurrently enrolled at KWU full-time. Normal academic progress.
Alumni Dependent Discounts	$1,000 per year	Dependent of KWU alumnus. Notify Financial Assistance Office by March 15.
KW Award International Students	$8,700 per year	Available for full-time international students living in the residence hall. Renewal: 2.000 cumulative GPA. Students meeting criteria receive automatic award.

Not only are there scholarships available from Kansas Wesleyan, the Federal and State Governments provides several scholarships and grants.