FRESHMEN MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS – Wilson College awards merit scholarships to undergraduate, fulltime incoming students enrolling during the 2010-2011 academic year based on the high school class rank and high school GPA at the time of admission.

These Merit Scholarships are renewable for a maximum
of 4 years to recipients who enroll fulltime and who maintain
at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.  

A student who attends a high school that does not provide class rank will be considered for a merit scholarship by the use of a standardized test score in lieu of rank.  Home schooled and cyber schooled students must also provide SAT or ACT scores to be considered for an academic merit scholarship.  In combination with the required cumulative grade point average, the test scores that qualify an applicant for a merit scholarship are as follows:

Presidential:
       SAT:  600 verbal and 600 math
       ACT:  27 Composite with no sub score under 22

Dean's:
       SAT:  550 verbal and 550 math
       ACT:  24 Composite with no sub score under 20

Faculty:
       SAT:  500 verbal and 500 math
       ACT:  22 Composite with no sub score under 18

TRANSFER MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS - Transfer students, who transfer in at least nine courses from a regionally accredited institution taken after high school graduation, will receive one of the following scholarships.  These renewable scholarships will be awarded upon admission.  Note, students who transfer in fewer than nine courses will be considered for the Freshmen Merit Scholarship. Students must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA for scholarship renewal.

These Merit Scholarships are renewable for a maximum of
6 consecutive semesters to recipients who enroll fulltime and who
maintain at least a 2.75 cumulative grade point average.  

COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS

HAGOP BOGIGIAN SCHOLARSHIP - Established from the estate of Hagop Bogigian, this tuition scholarship is awarded to students of Armenian descent with a preference for citizens of Armenia.  These awards are renewable for up to 4 years.

THE CURRAN SCHOLARSHIPS -Strong students with a proven history of service to community and/or church are invited to apply for Curran Scholarships. These renewable awards range from a minimum of $4,000 for freshmen up to $6, 840 for upperclassmen.  The amount is based on the student’s eligibility from need-based work-study and student loan programs.  Curran Scholars complete a 260-hour volunteer service requirement each academic year and take two classes in religion and/or philosophy while at Wilson College.  In addition, recipients must attain at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average after their freshman year and at least a 2.5 cumulative grade point average every year thereafter. A student who receives a Curran Scholarship will not also receive a work study award or a TASC Scholarship. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions. The deadline for application is March 1.  Competitive Scholarship Application

TASC (The Alumnae-Student Contract) - Well-qualified women who otherwise may not be able to attend Wilson receive loans from a fund subsidized by alumnae, foundations, and other friends of the College. Awards are based on potential for leadership, academic merit, and character. Students selected as TASC Scholars receive $1,500 per academic year and, after graduation, repay $300 (interest-free) for each year they received TASC assistance. TASC Scholars who do not graduate from Wilson repay all TASC money received. Applications, due no later than March 1, are available in the Admissions Office. TASC cannot be combined with a Curran award.  TASC Scholars must maintain satisfactory academic progress.  Competitive Scholarship Application

SEBCLAR SCHOLARSHIP FOR BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY - These Scholarships to Enhance Biology and Chemistry Learning and Research will be awarded to students majoring in Biology or Chemistry.  Applicants must demonstrate academic achievement in prior mathematics courses.  The SEBCLAR program is funded by the National Science Foundation to encourage women to pursue degrees in the sciences by enhancing educational opportunities and academic support.  These annual scholarships of up to $10,000 are renewable for students who maintain a minimum grade point average both cumulatively and in all science courses.  Applicants must be US citizens or eligible non-citizens admitted to Wilson College who demonstrate financial need based on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.  SEBCLAR applications are available in the Admissions Office and must be completed by March 1. SEBCLAR Scholarship Application 

CLASS OF 1952 SCHOLARSHIP IN LIBERAL ARTS, SCIENCES AND EDUCATION - The Wilson College Class of 1952 will extend a $1,000 scholarship to a first time freshman or transfer applicant who intends to receive teacher certification in one of the following fields: Elementary Education or Secondary Education in Biology, Chemistry, English, Environmental Studies, Foreign Language, Mathematics, or Social Studies as well as students who plan to major in one of the Liberal Arts or Sciences. Candidates should have at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in their high school work. The scholarship is for one year only. The deadline for application is March 1.   Competitive Scholarship Application

AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIPS
The following $1,000 scholarships are awarded automatically to fulltime, matriculated undergraduate students.  These are awarded on a rolling basis; there is application deadline. Students eligible for more than one of these scholarships receive just one. Awards are renewable for up to four years provided that recipients enroll fulltime and maintain satisfactory academic progress.  No affiliation scholarships are offered for study during the summer or to students who already hold a baccalaureate degree.

• Alumna Daughter Tuition Scholarship - Daughters and granddaughters of Wilson College, Penn Hall Junior College, and Tift College alumnae 
• Presbyterian Student Tuition Scholarship - Active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA)  A letter from the student's minister, on church letterhead, will be used to document eligibility.
• Franklin County Tuition Scholarship - Legal residents of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, receive a scholarship.  Eligibility is based on parents' residence in the case of dependent students.  
• Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship - Students who graduate with an associate degree from one of the following institutions will receive a each academic year: Central Penn College, Frederick Community College, Hagerstown Community College, Harcum College, Harrisburg Area Community College, Howard Community College, Lehigh-Carbon Community College, and Luzerne County Community College.

• Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa may be eligible for a $1,000 renewable scholarship.  This is in addition to the Transfer Merit Scholarship as it recognizes the student's academic achievement and community service.

PONY CLUB -Pony Clubbers with a rating of C-3 or higher who have a high school GPA of 3.0 or better in a college preparatory curriculum and the recommendation of their district commissioner.

GIRL SCOUT GOLD AWARD -Students who have achieved the Gold Award and who have at least a 3.0 high school GPA in a college preparatory curriculum will be eligible for this scholarship.  The student’s Girl Scout leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.

NATIONAL PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP-These awards are made to superior students preparing to enter as full-time incoming freshmen in one of the participating colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), such as Wilson. Applicants must be members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), be high school seniors, be US citizens or permanent residents, take the SAT/ACT exam no later than December 15 of their senior year in high school, and demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $500 to $1400 per academic year and are renewable. Applications are available from Wilson's financial aid office and must be filed by January 31 of the student's senior year in high school.  Applications are also available online.

SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS

• Twins and Triplets Scholarship -Wilson College offers a scholarship to one set of twins and one set of triplets annually. The scholarship for twins is 45% of tuition for each student; both students need to enroll full-time each semester. For triplets, the scholarship is 45% of tuition; all three students need to be enrolled full-time each semester.  These scholarships cannot be combined with other merit or affiliation scholarships awarded by the college with the exception of the SEMLAR and Disert awards.  All the recipients must continue to enroll at Wilson College fulltime.  Students may receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in the college catalogue. Priority will be given to students who will reside on campus.
• Military Survivors Scholarship -Wilson College recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that many men and women made of their lives during the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.  Wilson will provide tuition scholarships to two fulltime daughters or spouses of these soldiers (active duty, Guard or Reservists).  The recipients of these scholarships must reside on campus and must meet the admissions requirements necessary for acceptance to the College for Women.  These awards will cover the full cost of tuition that is not met by any other educational benefit.  
• Twin Towers/Pentagon/Flight 93 Tuition Scholarship -A maximum of two fulltime tuition scholarships will be awarded each year to the daughter(s) of the victims lost or permanently disabled in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; including children of those police, fire safety, or medical personnel who were killed or suffered debilitating injuries in their attempt to rescue those who were victims of the attacks. The recipients of these scholarships must reside on campus and must meet the admissions requirements necessary for acceptance to the College for Women. The scholarships will continue to be awarded through the 2018-19 year pending eligible applicants.

Students must be admitted to the college in order to receive a scholarship. Awards are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. Each recipient must submit her enrollment deposit by May 1 in order to receive these scholarships.