Scholarships
Scholarships at Kansas Wesleyan University are a key resource to ensure access to a fantastic, private college experience at a reasonable price.
Important Information!
Scholarships listed below reflect offerings for those entering KWU for the fall of 2026 or spring of 2027 (2026-27 academic year). Those coming to Kansas Wesleyan prior to that time, including the fall of 2025/spring of 2026, may receive different scholarships at different levels. You can find previous year’s scholarship information by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Please contact the Financial Aid office or your admissions counselor for more information.
Kansas Wesleyan scholarships are based on unweighted GPA.
Saline County Guarantee
This is a minimum guarantee of $80,000 in undergraduate scholarships over four years ($20,000 per year). KWU guarantees this amount, at minimum, to any high school/home school student who resides at an address in Saline County and is new to KWU.
Legacy and UMC Member Scholarships
KWU welcomes students with a historical tie to the university, whether it be through our long association with the United Methodist Church or by welcoming legacy students, those whose parents and grandparents have attended the university (or others with a KWU tie) in the past. Both of the below scholarships are valid for the cost of tuition only.
50% Legacy Scholarships
This 50% tuition scholarship is available to children and grandchildren of Kansas Wesleyan University, Marymount College or St. Mary of the Plains College alumni. Recipient must be a full-time, on-ground new undergraduate student. This scholarship may not be combined with any other KWU scholarship or grant offer.
50% United Methodist Scholarship
This 50% tuition scholarship is available to all members of the United Methodist Church. The scholarship opportunity applies to full-time, on-ground new undergraduate students. This scholarship may not be combined with any other KWU scholarship or grant offer.
General Scholarships
Over 99% of our full-time students receive financial aid. Our initial financial aid calculations are based on cumulative GPA and, in the case of transfer students, the number of hours transferring in. This is true for both domestic and international students.
Eisenhower Scholarship
$21,000 (off-campus $17,000)
High school seniors with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and a 25 ACT score
Transfer students with GPA of 4.0 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
Trustee Scholarship
$19,000 (off-campus $15,000)
High school seniors with cumulative GPA of 3.8
Transfer students with GPA of 3.8 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
Presidential Scholarship
$17,000 (off-campus $13,000)
High school seniors with cumulative GPA of 3.6
Transfer students with GPA of 3.6 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
Academic Excellence
$15,000 (off-campus $11,000)
High school seniors with cumulative GPA of 3.4
Transfer students with GPA of 3.4 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
Dean’s Scholarship
$13,000 (off-campus $9,000)
High school seniors with cumulative GPA of 3.0
Transfer students with GPA of 3.0 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
University Scholarship
$10,000 (off-campus $6,000)
High school seniors with cumulative GPA from 2.5-2.9
Transfer students with GPA of 2.5-2.9 or more in transferring graded credit hours
Promise Scholarship
$8,000 (off-campus $4,000)
Transfer students with GPA of 2.0-2.49 in 24 or more transferring graded credit hours
Discretionary Scholarships
Offered through activities such as athletics, fine arts, or academics. Amounts vary and are determined by coaches or sponsors.
State Line Grant
This is a need-based grant possible for students from Missouri, Nebraska, Colorado, Oklahoma and Texas. Admissions applications are due by April 1. Contact your admissions counselor for more information.
Coyote Enrollment Day
Incoming students must attend a Coyote Enrollment Day. To recognize their attendance, they will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Only incoming first-year students are eligible for this award.
Kansas Wesleyan University Award
Students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for this award. In addition, this award also may be awarded to applicants whose interests or background are underrepresented at Kansas Wesleyan University.
Kansas Advancement Scholarship – KS Community College Graduates
The Kansas Advancement Scholarship is a guarantee of at least $20,000 per year in scholarship aid for any graduate of a Kansas community college. The agreement is in support of September 2022’s global transfer and course articulation agreement between the Kansas Community College Trustees Association and the Kansas Independent College Association (KICA).
This opportunity is valid only for students new to KWU.
Salina Regional Health Center Employee/Dependent Scholarship
KWU has created a scholarship for employees of longtime supporter Salina Regional Health Center (SRHC) and their dependents. Anyone eligible for the scholarship is guaranteed at least $20,000 of scholarship aid per year*! Qualifying individuals must be an SRHC employee, spouse or dependent under the age of 25 still living in the employee’s household. Learn more by contacting Levi Thomas at [email protected].
Necessary Form for SRHC Scholarship
*=The SRHC scholarship is not a stand-alone scholarship, but rather, a guarantee by the university that all KWU scholarship aid, when combined together, will equal at least $20,000 per year.
Information on 2024-25 scholarships can be found here and 2025-26 scholarships are available here. The 2026-27 scholarships listed on this page can be printed in a single document, as well.
For all scholarships, the maximum award available to all students who live off-campus is 62.5% of tuition unless approved by the executive vice president of advancement and university operations.
Please note that outside entities may offer scholarships, including those specific to Kansas Wesleyan. If you have questions or desire assistance regarding these, you may contact the Admissions office and we will assist you to the best of our ability.
