Financial Aid Applying for Aid FAFSA The financial aid process begins with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) which can be completed online. his form should be filed each year as early as possible. The 2024-25 FAFSA application will open in December, but the application will return to its regular opening date of October 1st for all future years. The FAFSA can be completed before you are admitted to the college or before you make a decision where you will be attending. Wilson College will provide a financial aid package to all admitted students who file the FAFSA. When completing your FAFSA, you should list the schools you are interested in attending, including Wilson College. The college code for Wilson College is 003396. Types of Financial Aid Federal Grants The federal government provides a number of different grants to students with financial need. For most grants, the student only needs to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be accepted to an associate or baccalaureate degree program to be automatically considered. Below are listed the various grants that students may receive at Wilson College. Students with prior Bachelor's degree are not eligible for grants. Federal Pell Grant - Grant awarded to lower and middle income students. Awards range from $750 - $7,395 per year. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)–Federal grant program assisting exceptionally needy students with preference given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Awards range from $200 to $2,000 per year. To apply, complete the FAFSA by April 30 for priority consideration. Troops to Teachers - Students in the TIP program who are in the military may be eligible for this grant. U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. More information can be found online for Troops to Teachers. Loans Loans Students and parents may borrow funds to help cover educational costs. Loan funds are available through both federal and private programs. For federal loans, the student must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program and taking at least 6 credits per semester. The student must also be making satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any prior student loans. The College also awards loans from several small loan programs. Students and parents should first consider the federal loan programs. Federal Direct Stafford Loan–Federal student loans available through the federal government. The interest rate is fixed at 5.50% for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans beginning July 1, 2023 for undergraduate students. The interest rate for graduate students is 7.05%. The federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half time if there is demonstrated financial need for a Subsidized Stafford Loan. The student will be responsible for interest payments for any unsubsidized loan. Loans are repaid over a period of up to ten years. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. To apply, complete the FAFSA and the following necessary financial aid supplemental forms. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes can be completed on-line with the FSA-ID. First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling. Stafford Loans must be disbursed in two payments with the first at the beginning of the first semester and the second arriving at the College half way through the loan period. ALL STUDENTS Subsidized/Unsubsidized Base Amount ADDITIONAL UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN AMOUNT INDEPENDENT STUDENTS & DEPENDENT STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS CANNOT BORROW A PLUS LOAN - Additional Unsubsidized Annual Loan Limit Freshmen $3,500 $2,000 $4,000 Sophomores $4,500 $2,000 $4,000 Juniors & Seniors $5,500 $2,000 $5,000 Teacher Certification Programs $5,500 $2,000 $5,000 Masters Program 0 $20,500 Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are Federal loans designed to help parents meet educational expenses not already covered by financial aid. Like Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Direct PLUS loans are available through the federal government. Parents may complete the online Master Promissory Note. Federal PLUS borrowers may borrow the difference between the student’s cost of education and any financial aid already awarded. The interest rate is set at 8.05% effective July 1, 2023. Repayment begins within 60 days after the final loan disbursement for the loan term. However, parents may arrange deferred payment through the loan servicer. The parent borrower must complete a PLUS Loan application each year which includes a credit check. The PLUS Loan application process may be completed online. The MPN is completed only once. The parent will use the parent FSA-ID as the electronic signature. Wilson College is required to notify student or parent borrowers in writing whenever it credits the student’s account with Stafford or PLUS Loan funds sent electronically (EFT). This notification will be sent to borrowers no earlier than 30 days before and no later than 30 days after the College credits the student’s account. Student or parent borrowers have the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan by informing Wilson College’s Financial Aid Office, in writing, within 14 days after the date of the College’s loan disclosure notice of their wishes. Alternative Loans - Additional assistance is available to students through a number of private loan programs. Loans require a credit check and a student may need a co-borrower if there is no prior or a poor credit history. Interest rates and repayment options vary. Student may check the Fast Choice website to compare loan options from different lenders. State Grants and Scholarships Many states offer scholarships based on financial need or merit. Need-based grant programs require students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and usually an additional form. These grants have an application deadline that may be as early as February 15. Below are listed some of the primary states where Wilson College students reside. Click on a state below to view more information. Pennsylvania Received by May 1 Maryland Received by March 1 Delaware Received by April 15 Ohio Received by October 1 West Virginia Priority deadline March 1; final deadline April 15 if funding Connecticut Received by February 15 Maine Received by May 1 Massachusetts Received by May 1 Vermont File ASAP after January 1 Campus Employment Work-Study Wilson College provides part-time employment opportunities for students during the academic year in many different positions. Work sites may be related to a student's major such as in the Fitness Center, chemistry lab, or Equestrian Center. Other students may work in the library, tutor other students or provide literacy programs within the community. Students work 8-10 hours per week. The work schedule is often flexible and can be arranged around the student's classes. Students will be paid at the end of each month for hours worked. Students annually must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate on the form that there is an interest in participating in the work-study program. All student workers will attend a session just before classes begin to receive information about all the available work sites and payroll forms. The priority deadline for consideration is April 30 since funds are limited. Funds may run out before this date so students should complete the FAFSA early. On-Campus Work Opportunities: Federal Work-Study (FWS)–Federally funded on-campus work program for students who demonstrate financial need. Students who prefer not to work through the FWS program, or who wish to work fewer than ten hours per week, may be able to borrow additional money through one of the loan programs. Institutional Work-Study (IWS) –On-campus jobs provided to students not eligible to work under the FWS program, such as international students and those who do not qualify for need-based aid. State Work-Study Program (SWSP) –Full-time students from Pennsylvania who receive a PHEAA Grant may be eligible for campus employment through the SWSP. Summer employment opportunities may also be available for students. Students must complete an additional SWSP application which is available in the Financial Aid Office. Veteran's Benefits Veteran's Benefits Wilson welcomes veterans and dependent family members, Guard, Reservists and active duty personnel as students. Wilson welcomes veterans and dependent family members, Guard, Reservists and active duty personnel as students. The Financial Aid Office staff processes VA and Department of Defense education benefits. Wilson College has been approved as a Yellow Ribbon institution by the VA. This means that if a student with 100% eligibility for Chapter 33 VA benefits exhausts their yearly benefit, Wilson College and the VA will equally cover any remaining tuition and fee charges so that the student does not incur any out of pocket expense for these costs. Student's with less than 100% eligibility are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Benefit. Apply online for GI Bill® and other VA education benefits Submit copy of eligibility letter to the Financial Aid Office Complete the Wilson College VA certification form each semester you want benefits processed Also complete the FAFSA since you may be eligible for additional aid Students who submit the eligibility letter and certification form by the start of the semester and whose benefits cover tuition and fees, will not incur late fees Tuition and Fees The VA will pay Wilson College directly for Chapter 33 eligible students regardless of enrollment status and percentage of eligibility. The VA requires that Wilson College reduce the amount of requested payment by any tuition-based scholarship regardless of the source. Following are examples of tuition-based scholarship assistance: Wilson College Merit Scholarships Wilson College Affiliation Scholarships Any outside scholarship is specifically designated to assist with the payment of tuition and fees. The Chapter 33 eligible student is not required to pre-pay any portion of their tuition and fee charges that the VA will cover with education benefits payment. Chapter 31 eligible students must provide documentation from their counselors regarding their eligibility for this assistance. Students who are Chapter 31 eligible normally are eligible to receive benefits to cover 100% of all costs incurred during each semester minus any eligibility for tuition-based scholarships as indicated above. Chapter 31 eligible students must complete an Enrollment Certification Request Form each semester, provide copies of all text book receipts and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment. Students may apply for other types of financial aid assistance by completing a FAFSA. Chapter 31 eligible students are not required to pre-pay any portion of their charges that will be covered with VA education benefits. Books Chapter 33 VA Benefits for books are paid directly to the student. Chapter 33 recipients who charge books to their student accounts using the E-Campus Bookstore option are responsible for payment of these charges to Wilson College. Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Housing Benefits Chapter 33 recipients who live in campus housing and have a required meal plan are responsible for payment of these charges to Wilson College. Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Chapter 33 VA Benefits for housing (if the student qualifies) are paid directly to the student. In order to receive a housing payment, the student must have a rate of pursuit of greater than 50%. This can very per semester depending upon the number of course credits that the veteran is enrolled in and the length of the term. Courses are valued at 1.0 to 3.0 credits. Courses with labs or studio fees, language courses and a limited number of other courses that require higher contact hours will be reported to the VA with a credit value of 4.0 credits. The VA uses a rate of pursuit calculation to determine if you qualify for a housing allowance. Below is an excerpt from the VA customer service website (housing allowance rate) that provides information on determining rate of pursuit. Undergraduate “For undergraduate enrollments, 12 semester or quarter hours are generally required for full-time training. The school submits the term dates and credit hours of the enrollment to VA and we calculate the rate of pursuit. For example, if 12 credits is considered full-time, a course load of 6 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 50% (6 ÷ 12 = .50), whereas a course load of 7 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 58% (7 ÷ 12 = .58). In this scenario, a Veteran would need to enroll for at least 7 credits (such as two 3-credit classes and a 1-credit lab) in order to receive the housing allowance benefits. Some schools offer classes in terms that are shorter than a standard length semester or quarter. This is especially true for online classes and summer enrollments, but some schools offer accelerated terms at brick-and-mortar campuses year round. In these cases, VA calculates weighted "equivalent credit hours" so that fewer credits are required for full-time (and more than half-time) training.” As always, the VA has the final say in your eligibility for a housing allowance. You may need to review your schedule to see if your enrollment is such that if you will not qualify for housing, you may want to consider adding additional coursework prior to the end of the semester's add/drop period. Other VA Programs Students who are eligible for education benefits through VA Chapters 30, 35, 1606 and 1607 will receive payment directly from the VA. Students in these programs are responsible for making payment to Wilson College up front and can apply for other types of assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students in these programs are required to complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request each semester that they wish to have their benefits certified and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment. Helpful links for Veteran's programs include: GI Bill® MyCAA GoArmy Web Automated Verification of Enrollment eBenefits FAQS Apply for VA benefits Helpful links for Survivor's programs include: TAPS-Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors Each semester, any student who is eligible for any type of VA education benefit should complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request Form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office in order for VA benefits to be processed. Please remember that if your enrollment changes during the course of the semester, you must notify the Financial Aid Office so that we can provide updated enrollment information to the VA. VA Form Credits VA Chapter 33 Checklist Finding and Applying for Outside Scholarships Our Outside Scholarships Database is updated every two weeks with new opportunities. It is always available to currently enrolled students on the MyWilson portal under “Scholarship Search.” We recommend applying for new scholarships all year. Students are also encouraged to apply for private scholarships from churches, employers, clubs, or local service organizations. We will not reduce your institutional scholarships if you bring these additional awards to Wilson. Instead, we reduce any loans or family contributions towards your cost of education. Students can also find outside scholarships by using trustworthy scholarship databases and websites, researching online, and reaching out to local community organizations that may offer scholarships. Here is a list of scholarship websites. After Receiving Your Offer Letter Connecting Outside Scholarships to the Financial Aid Office Students who receive outside scholarships should provide the scholarship organization with the Wilson College Financial Aid Office’s contact information. Scholarship funds may be sent via mail to the Wilson College Financial Aid Office at 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. The student will also need to send the Financial Aid Office a copy of the scholarship award letter from the scholarship organization. Completing Federal Loan Requirements Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes can be completed online with the FSA-ID. First-time borrowers must also complete entrance counseling. VA Certification Process Wilson College requires the student to submit a ‘Letter of Eligibility’ from the VA detailing the eligible VA program the student is receiving. An internal form (located on the portal) is required for completion each term that the student would like Wilson College to certify credits with the VA for payment. Students may apply for Post 9/11 educational benefits online Processing 529 Education Savings Accounts Students with 529 plans should provide their Wilson College semester bills to their savings account provider and have a check processed. The check will need to be sent to Wilson College to lower the student’s account balance each term within the billing deadlines. Funds may be sent via mail to the Wilson College Financial Aid Office at 1015 Philadelphia Avenue, Chambersburg, PA 17201. Applying for Alternative Loans Additional assistance is available to students through a number of private loan programs. Loans require a credit check, and a student may need a co-borrower if there is no prior or poor credit history. Interest rates and repayment options vary. Students may check the Fast Choice website to compare loan options from different lenders. Completing Verification (if selected) After submitting the FAFSA, additional information or documentation may be needed to finalize the student’s record. Once this information is collected, the Financial Aid Office may be required to make corrections to the student’s FAFSA. After completing the student’s record, the Financial Aid Office will package the student with financial aid for the academic year. Returning Students FAFSA Renewal Your FAFSA needs to be renewed every year once it opens on October 1 or in December for the 2024-25 school year.. This can be completed online. Make sure to list Wilson College on your FAFSA using our school code 003396 and sign the FAFSA before submitting it. Accepting Aid on Portal 2023-24 Reviewing Loans Instructions Checking Your Bill Read more at Paying for College.Deposited students will receive access to the MyWilson portal and Self-Service. Students may review their account 24/7 via Self-Service by following these steps: Enable pop-ups in your internet browser. Go to my.wilson.edu (MyWilson portal) and log in with your username and password You will see the Self-Service tab in the left navigation bar where you can view your account, register for classes, and make payments. Select “Financial Information” on the Self-Service home menu. Then navigate to “Account Activity” to see the transaction detail on your account or to view your statement. Viewing Your Account Activity by Term Select the term you want to view from the drop-down menu. You can choose to Expand All or select only the category you wish to view in detail by selecting the arrow next to the category name. Viewing Your Statement Select the term you would like to view from the drop-down menu. Select “View Statement.” This will provide you with the transaction details of your charges, financial aid, and payments. Image Credit: Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency Scholarships Scholarships are a key part of the financial aid offered to more than 99 percent of Wilson College students. Many of these endowments and funds exist thanks to the generosity of our alumnae, their families, and friends of the college. Scholarships help us attract new students, retain accomplished scholars, and increase our capacity to prepare students well for the complex world they face upon graduation. Students do not need to complete a separate application for most of the scholarships listed below. Students who file a FASFA and meet specific qualifications will be considered for these awards. Only the Competitive Scholarships require a separate application. MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students (effective Fall 2022) Merit Scholarship High School GPA Award Presidential 3.75 + $12,000 Dean’s 3.4 to 3.74 $9,000 Faculty 3.2 - 3.39 $7,500 Faculty 3.0 - 3.19 $5,000 Faculty 2.5 to 2.9 $2,500 A student must be enrolled at Wilson College full-time to be eligible for a Merit Scholarship. Eligibility for the tuition Merit Scholarship ends with the completion of the eighth college semester or earning of the first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility & Conditions: a) Enrolled in full college preparatory curriculum throughout high school b) 2.00 cum GPA at conclusion of each academic year to renew *Homeschooled and cyber-schooled students also must demonstrate SAT results of 600 Verbal and 600 Math or a 27 ACT Composite for Presidential. SAT results of 550 Verbal and 550 Math or a 24 ACT Composite for Dean's and SAT results of 500 Verbal and 500 Math or a 22 ACT Composite. for Faculty. Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students Amount of scholarship will be based on college GPA from all institutions using above GPA criteria. Transfer students qualify for Presidential, Dean's and Faculty Merit Scholarships. Members of Phi Theta Kappa will automatically qualify for the Presidential Merit Scholarship. Merit Scholarship College Cumulative GPA Award Presidential 3.75 + $12,000 Dean’s 3.4 to 3.74 $9,000 Faculty 3.2 - 3.39 $6,000 Faculty 3.0 - 3.19 $3,000 Faculty 2.5 to 2.9 $2,000 Sidebars COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS Competitive Scholarships - applications are sent to admitted students Hagop Bogigian Scholarship - Established from the estate of Hagop Bogigian, this full 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 while attending Wilson College. Only two students may receive this scholarship in any academic year. The Curran-Bonner Scholarships - Strong students with a proven history of service to community and/or church are invited to apply for Curran-Bonner Scholarships. These renewable awards range from a minimum of $4,000 for freshmen up to $7,000 for upperclassmen. The annual 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. Scholars are also part of a leadership program. 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. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions to students who are not receiving the Presidential Merit Scholarship. The deadline for application is March 1. The Alumna-Student Contract (TASC) Scholarship - is a contract between alumnae and friends of the College and the student. The alumnae and friends agree to help pay $1,500 each year towards the student's expenses until graduation. The students who are selected agree to in turn become sponsors of future TASC recipients after they graduate. The deadline for application is March 1. Sidebars ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS Student Scholarships Scholarships play a key role in the financial aid offered to more than 98 percent of Wilson College students. Many of these endowments and funds exist because of the generosity of our alumnae, their families and friends of the college. Helping Students Attend College Scholarships make a significant difference in our ability to attract new students, retain accomplished scholars and increase Wilson's capacity to prepare students well for the complex world they face upon graduation. Academic Scholarships Education Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1952 Scholarship in Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education (for first-time or transfer student pursuing teacher certification in these fields) Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment Female Scholarships Class of 1966 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1968 Endowed Scholarship Sidebars Financial Need (* denotes student must be of good academic achievement) Abraham and Mary Cohen Jacobs Scholarship* Allfirst Bank Scholarship* (now M&T Bank) Arline E. Shannon Scholarship Endowment* A.K. Wright Scholarship* AICUP Scholarship - UPS* Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (* and preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1954 Memorial Scholarship* Class of 1905 in memory of Mabel Gallagher Wilson* Class of 1950 Scholarship Endowment* Dr. Carl E. Seifert Memorial Scholarship (* and preference for women students who have interest in French or Latin) Elizabeth and Lawrence Dunlap Scholarship (* and preference given to students applying from Lancaster Country Day School) Ella May Coover Logan Scholarship* The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship* Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship* Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment* Peter and Sara Jo Mazur Scholarship* Veronica Storey Rollka Memorial Scholarship* Foreign Languages The Marjorie Adair ’48 and Richard H. Parsons Scholarship Endowment (preference given to a U.S. citizen/student taking languages) Mary Belle McElwain – Class of 1898-Scholarship Nancy Jane Criswell – Class of 1889-Scholarship History and Political Science Charlotte I. Davison ’63 History Scholarship Dorothy E. and Leroy Straight Scholarship Julia Dunn Howells ’37 Scholarship Science Scholarships Eleanor Lowe Leaman and William G. Leaman Jr., M.D., Scholarship The Janet Hess Garis ’48 Scholarship for Science Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship (preference for student in sophomore or junior year majoring in chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics) Scholarship to Enhance Biology and Chemistry Learning and Research (SEBCLAR) Viola Ohler ’35 and William H. Phillips Scholarship Endowment (preference given to full-time residential students majoring in mathematics or chemistry) Study Abroad Global Citizenship Initiative International Students Charlotte Klein Swaim Scholarship Endowment CV Starr Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Swain Havens Scholarship Elizabeth Titzel Scholarship Global Scholarship Endowment Global Student Exchange Scholarship The Hagop Bogigian Scholarship (women of Armenian descent are eligible) Howard and Elizabeth Guest Endowment for Cross Cultural Understanding Helen L. and Edmund B. Redington and Mary Redington Galbraith Scholarship International Scholarships Lucy A. Bremmer ’51 Global Citizenship Service Learning Award Endowment Patricia W. Telkins ’63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship (preference for international students or students with interest in international affairs) Mary McKnight Richards – Class of 1897-Memorial Fund The Varter Bogigian Derarian Scholarship Thomas and Peggy Hyde - for Spanish Robert M and Brenda Ashton Aiken - to Italy for art study Mathematics C. Davison ’47 Mathematics Scholarship Endowment Music Belle Snyder Criswell Scholarship Eydth Thompson Voice Memorial Scholarship Louise Collier Musical Scholarship Endowment Margaret Wilson Philips Scholarship Mabel I. Bashore Scholarship Single Parent Program Scholarships Elizabeth Patterson Weitzel ’10 Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Van Blarcom Shirk ’49 Scholarship Endowment Gretchen Conn Carbaugh Scholarship Endowment Guild Daycare Scholarship The Harry A. Blackmun Endowment Jane Troutman Ensminger ’52 and Richard Ensminger Scholarship Endowment The Mary Elizabeth Hicks and John Temple Evans Memorial Scholarship Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment Esther Lydia Saanum and Julian Emil Jensen Endowment The Catherine Henry Dimmick Memorial Scholarship (preference given to full-time residential students who are single mothers) The Sylvia Scalera Davison ’44 and Mary Meinecke Dee ’44 Scholarship Thomas F. and Kathleen W. Kimes ’52 Women with Children Scholarship The Baker Family Scholarship Endowments to Fund Daycare for Women with Children Participants Anne Du Daycare Scholarship Christian Jessen Daycare Scholarship (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Dorothy L. Stabler Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Edith McKinny and Willard P. Graham Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Joan Mitchell ’63 and Daniel E. Wiley Child Care Scholarship (for child care for children of single mothers enrolled as full-time residential students) Community Service/Leadership/Activities Curran Scholarship Endowment Filomena Massa Memorial Service Scholarship Marilyn Houser '48 Scholarship Endowment 1957 Scholarship Endowment Unrestricted Scholarship Adelaide Hunt Rowe ’14 Scholarship Anna F. Wells Scholarship Anna Louise Sybrandt Scholarship Anne Kemmerer Reinsel Scholarship, Class of 1957 Anne Petralito Scholarship Alice McDannell ’57 and Ray Drum Scholarship Endowment Ann M. Ewing Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Anna L. Savacool Scholarship Endowment Anne Morgan Horner Scholarship Arline Eshleman Shannon Scholarship Endowment The Beatrice Fenner Blackadar ’42 Endowment Belle McLellan Pomeroy Scholarship Bernice Cole Prentis Scholarship Bertha Taylor Steele, Class of 1904 Betsy Coen Trapuzzano Scholarship Endowment Business Partner Endowed Scholarship Carol Tschop Nursing Scholarship, Class of 1972 Caroline P. Bair Scholarship Charlotte Gemmill ’20 Restricted Scholarship Charity Packer Buchanan Scholarship Clair Wheeler Shepler Scholarship Class of 1919 Centennial Scholarship Class of 1923 Scholarship Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1968 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship Cora Elizabeth Lutz Scholarship Col. Thomas A. Scott Memorial Scholarship The Charles S. Coen and Mary Coen Foundation Scholarship Endowment The Margaret Criswell Disert ’20 Honors Scholarship Endowment Dorcas Thomas Memorial Scholarship Dorothy E. G. Teckmeyer Scholarship Fund in Honor of the Class of 1930 The Warren N. Nevius Scholarship Endowment Emily Ritner Alter Werkheiser ’24 and Isabel McFarlane Alter Hill ’18 Scholarship Endowment Edwin T. and Mary Niemyer Hollinger Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Endowment Eleanor F. Rodisch ’40 Scholarship Eleanor S. Hall-Class of 1909 – Scholarship Elizabeth C. Gallagher Scholarship Ella B. Everitt Scholarship Ethelbert Warfield Scholarship Eunice Abbie Dickinson ’19 Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Eleanor Stuart Fulton Restricted Scholarship Elizabeth S. Baird Scholarship Elizabeth McGeorge Sullivan Education Scholarship Elizabeth Robb Endowed Scholarship Endowment Scholarships The Franklin Financial Scholarship Endowment (F&M Trust) Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship Glennavee Prothero Holliday, Class of 1909 Marjorie Hosfeld,Class of 1939 Gail Scott Kurtz Scholarship Endowment Dorothy L. Gettinger and Fern M. Gettinger ’24 Memorial Scholarship Helen Ininger Scholarship Endowment The Howard R. Tate and Agnes Helen Holden Tate ’15 Scholarship Endowment Helen V. Martin – Class of 1908 – Scholarship Judith C. Hellfach ’52 Scholarship Endowment H.E.R. Scholarship J. G. Reaser Memorial Scholarship J. K. Russell Scholarship Jane R. Ross Scholarship Jane S. Morrow Scholarship, Class of 1954 Jean Stapleton Scholarship Endowment Jean Dill Scholarship Jesse Omwake John C. and Emilie K. McDowell Scholarship Joseph Clark Scholarship Joseph Roszkowski Memorial Scholarship Julia Solleveld Osborne Scholarship, Class of 1964 Katie E. Hershey Memorial Scholarship Lennox Endowed Scholarship Lillia Babbitt Hyde Scholarship Louise Lindsay McKnight Scholarship Louise Howell ’38 Memorial Scholarship Endowment The M. Kathryn Glick Scholarship Endowment Margaret and Martha Jamison Scholarship Marjorie Faix Brown Bletcher ’42 Memorial Scholarship Fund Mary E. Diamond ’34 Scholarship Mary Louise Tinkler ’45 Scholarship Mary McCleary Lupfer Scholarship Mary Salome Billmeyer Baker Mernie Turrell Howorth Memorial Scholarship Monticello Scholarship – In Memory Of Esther Anne Wright Keller Margaret Turner Scholarship, Class of 1915 Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment Marilyn Houser ’48 Scholarship Endowment Marion M. McAtee Scholarship Mary E. Moore ’31 Scholarship Mary I. Stephens ’50 Scholarship Mary Keeny Eberly ’25 Scholarship Endowment Mary Margaret Forney ’37 Scholarship Endowment Martha Spendlove Strohl, Class of 1964 Merklinger Family Scholarship Miriam C. Matthews ’17 and Miriam M. Haddad ’47 Scholarship Nancy Foster Craig and Nancy Pearl Craig Scholarship Nellie McIlvaine Hoopes Scholarship Nevius Scholarship Norman O. Huber Scholarship Mrs. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mr. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mrs. William T. Scheide Memorial Scholarship Olga Bozzan Bastin ’26 Scholarship Patricia J. Reber Scholarship, Class of 1960 Patricia W. Telkins '63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship Paul Swain Havens Scholarship Paula Hoch Highman Scholarship Endowment Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship Phyllis King Smith ’43 Scholarship Porter S. Kier Scholarship Pomeroy Family Scholarship Ruth Fagley Codington ’37 Memorial Scholarship Ruth Kelley Jacobs, Class of 1950 S. Elizabeth Yaukey ’31 and Charles A. Bikle Scholarship Endowment The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Sarah Cocharan Coppes Scholarship Sarah Elizabeth Burns Scholarship Surdna Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Fund Restricted Shover Memorial Endowment Scholarship Sprint/Newcombe Scholarship Florence C. Strouss and Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship The Barron Blewett Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship The Burger/McClay Scholarship Endowment The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship Fund The Edwards Scholarship The Madame Helena Rubenstein Scholarship The Alumnae Association Scholarship The Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship The Van Looy Scholarship Theodore B. Westgate Scholarship Verna Parker Scholarship Endowment Wilson College Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship Sidebars Giving to Wilson Giving Tuesday Ways to Give Give a Gift Brick Wilson Fund Phoenix GEMS: Giving Every Month Society Donor Thank You Meet the Staff Pines and Maples Society Gift Planning Student Scholarships Relevant links ... Giving to Wilson Giving Tuesday Ways to Give Wilson Fund Phoenix GEMS: Giving Every Month Society Donor Thank You Meet the Staff Pines and Maples Society Gift Planning Student Scholarships Give Contact Information Office of Institutional Advancement Angela Zimmann Vice President for Institutional Advancement 717-264-2061 angela.zimmann@wilson.edu PRESBYTERIAN SCHOLARSHIPS National Presbyterian College Scholarships 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 College. Applicants must be active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), be high school seniors, be US citizens or permanent residents, and demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $250 to $4000 per academic year and are renewable for four years. Applications must submitted by May 15 of the student's senior year in high school. Applications are available online. Sidebars AFFILIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Affiliation Scholarships The following $1,000 scholarships are awarded automatically to fulltime, matriculated undergraduate students. These are awarded on a rolling basis; there is NO 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/Alumnus, Daughter/Son Tuition Scholarship - Children and grandchildren of Wilson College, Penn Hall Junior College, and Tift College alumnae/i.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. Commuter students will receive $500 and residential students will receive $1000.Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship - Students who graduate with an associate degree from one of the following institutions will receive a scholarship each academic year: Central Penn College, Cottey 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.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. Certification should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.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.Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award - Students who have achieved the Eagle Scout 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 Boy Scout leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.Wohelo Award - Students who have achieved the Wohelo Medallion 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 Campfire leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award. Sidebars SPECIALTY SCHOLARSHIPS 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 Encompass 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 and to the set of twins and triplets who complete their enrollment process first. Military Survivors Scholarship -Military Survivors Scholarship -Wilson College recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that many service members 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 full-time children. Fostering Independence through Education Tuition Waiver - Pennsylvania residents who have been in foster care at the age of 16 or older and are not older than age 26 may be eligible for coverage of tuition and comprehensive or educational services fees. More information is available from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency or by contacting the Wilson College point of contact is Rachel Richards. Sidebars Affordability Financial Aid FAQs Financial Aid How We Help Paying for College Policies and Terminology Tuition and Fees Relevant links ... Affordability Financial Aid FAQs Financial Aid How We Help Paying for College Policies and Terminology Tuition and Fees Wilson College FAFSA code: 003396 Wilson College Net Price Calculator Contact Information Financial Aid T: 717-262-2016 F: 717-262-2530 finaid@wilson.edu Lenfest Student Center - Ground Floor
The federal government provides a number of different grants to students with financial need. For most grants, the student only needs to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and be accepted to an associate or baccalaureate degree program to be automatically considered. Below are listed the various grants that students may receive at Wilson College. Students with prior Bachelor's degree are not eligible for grants. Federal Pell Grant - Grant awarded to lower and middle income students. Awards range from $750 - $7,395 per year. Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)–Federal grant program assisting exceptionally needy students with preference given to Federal Pell Grant recipients. Awards range from $200 to $2,000 per year. To apply, complete the FAFSA by April 30 for priority consideration. Troops to Teachers - Students in the TIP program who are in the military may be eligible for this grant. U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed. More information can be found online for Troops to Teachers.
Loans Students and parents may borrow funds to help cover educational costs. Loan funds are available through both federal and private programs. For federal loans, the student must be enrolled in a degree or certificate program and taking at least 6 credits per semester. The student must also be making satisfactory academic progress and not be in default on any prior student loans. The College also awards loans from several small loan programs. Students and parents should first consider the federal loan programs. Federal Direct Stafford Loan–Federal student loans available through the federal government. The interest rate is fixed at 5.50% for Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans beginning July 1, 2023 for undergraduate students. The interest rate for graduate students is 7.05%. The federal government pays the interest while the student is enrolled at least half time if there is demonstrated financial need for a Subsidized Stafford Loan. The student will be responsible for interest payments for any unsubsidized loan. Loans are repaid over a period of up to ten years. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates, withdraws, or drops below half-time enrollment status. To apply, complete the FAFSA and the following necessary financial aid supplemental forms. Federal Direct Stafford Loan Master Promissory Notes can be completed on-line with the FSA-ID. First-time borrowers must complete entrance counseling. Stafford Loans must be disbursed in two payments with the first at the beginning of the first semester and the second arriving at the College half way through the loan period. ALL STUDENTS Subsidized/Unsubsidized Base Amount ADDITIONAL UNSUBSIDIZED LOAN AMOUNT INDEPENDENT STUDENTS & DEPENDENT STUDENTS WHOSE PARENTS CANNOT BORROW A PLUS LOAN - Additional Unsubsidized Annual Loan Limit Freshmen $3,500 $2,000 $4,000 Sophomores $4,500 $2,000 $4,000 Juniors & Seniors $5,500 $2,000 $5,000 Teacher Certification Programs $5,500 $2,000 $5,000 Masters Program 0 $20,500 Federal Direct Parent Loans for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are Federal loans designed to help parents meet educational expenses not already covered by financial aid. Like Federal Direct Stafford Loans, Federal Direct PLUS loans are available through the federal government. Parents may complete the online Master Promissory Note. Federal PLUS borrowers may borrow the difference between the student’s cost of education and any financial aid already awarded. The interest rate is set at 8.05% effective July 1, 2023. Repayment begins within 60 days after the final loan disbursement for the loan term. However, parents may arrange deferred payment through the loan servicer. The parent borrower must complete a PLUS Loan application each year which includes a credit check. The PLUS Loan application process may be completed online. The MPN is completed only once. The parent will use the parent FSA-ID as the electronic signature. Wilson College is required to notify student or parent borrowers in writing whenever it credits the student’s account with Stafford or PLUS Loan funds sent electronically (EFT). This notification will be sent to borrowers no earlier than 30 days before and no later than 30 days after the College credits the student’s account. Student or parent borrowers have the right to cancel all or a portion of the loan by informing Wilson College’s Financial Aid Office, in writing, within 14 days after the date of the College’s loan disclosure notice of their wishes. Alternative Loans - Additional assistance is available to students through a number of private loan programs. Loans require a credit check and a student may need a co-borrower if there is no prior or a poor credit history. Interest rates and repayment options vary. Student may check the Fast Choice website to compare loan options from different lenders.
Many states offer scholarships based on financial need or merit. Need-based grant programs require students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and usually an additional form. These grants have an application deadline that may be as early as February 15. Below are listed some of the primary states where Wilson College students reside. Click on a state below to view more information. Pennsylvania Received by May 1 Maryland Received by March 1 Delaware Received by April 15 Ohio Received by October 1 West Virginia Priority deadline March 1; final deadline April 15 if funding Connecticut Received by February 15 Maine Received by May 1 Massachusetts Received by May 1 Vermont File ASAP after January 1
Work-Study Wilson College provides part-time employment opportunities for students during the academic year in many different positions. Work sites may be related to a student's major such as in the Fitness Center, chemistry lab, or Equestrian Center. Other students may work in the library, tutor other students or provide literacy programs within the community. Students work 8-10 hours per week. The work schedule is often flexible and can be arranged around the student's classes. Students will be paid at the end of each month for hours worked. Students annually must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and indicate on the form that there is an interest in participating in the work-study program. All student workers will attend a session just before classes begin to receive information about all the available work sites and payroll forms. The priority deadline for consideration is April 30 since funds are limited. Funds may run out before this date so students should complete the FAFSA early. On-Campus Work Opportunities: Federal Work-Study (FWS)–Federally funded on-campus work program for students who demonstrate financial need. Students who prefer not to work through the FWS program, or who wish to work fewer than ten hours per week, may be able to borrow additional money through one of the loan programs. Institutional Work-Study (IWS) –On-campus jobs provided to students not eligible to work under the FWS program, such as international students and those who do not qualify for need-based aid. State Work-Study Program (SWSP) –Full-time students from Pennsylvania who receive a PHEAA Grant may be eligible for campus employment through the SWSP. Summer employment opportunities may also be available for students. Students must complete an additional SWSP application which is available in the Financial Aid Office.
Veteran's Benefits Wilson welcomes veterans and dependent family members, Guard, Reservists and active duty personnel as students. Wilson welcomes veterans and dependent family members, Guard, Reservists and active duty personnel as students. The Financial Aid Office staff processes VA and Department of Defense education benefits. Wilson College has been approved as a Yellow Ribbon institution by the VA. This means that if a student with 100% eligibility for Chapter 33 VA benefits exhausts their yearly benefit, Wilson College and the VA will equally cover any remaining tuition and fee charges so that the student does not incur any out of pocket expense for these costs. Student's with less than 100% eligibility are not eligible for the Yellow Ribbon Benefit. Apply online for GI Bill® and other VA education benefits Submit copy of eligibility letter to the Financial Aid Office Complete the Wilson College VA certification form each semester you want benefits processed Also complete the FAFSA since you may be eligible for additional aid Students who submit the eligibility letter and certification form by the start of the semester and whose benefits cover tuition and fees, will not incur late fees Tuition and Fees The VA will pay Wilson College directly for Chapter 33 eligible students regardless of enrollment status and percentage of eligibility. The VA requires that Wilson College reduce the amount of requested payment by any tuition-based scholarship regardless of the source. Following are examples of tuition-based scholarship assistance: Wilson College Merit Scholarships Wilson College Affiliation Scholarships Any outside scholarship is specifically designated to assist with the payment of tuition and fees. The Chapter 33 eligible student is not required to pre-pay any portion of their tuition and fee charges that the VA will cover with education benefits payment. Chapter 31 eligible students must provide documentation from their counselors regarding their eligibility for this assistance. Students who are Chapter 31 eligible normally are eligible to receive benefits to cover 100% of all costs incurred during each semester minus any eligibility for tuition-based scholarships as indicated above. Chapter 31 eligible students must complete an Enrollment Certification Request Form each semester, provide copies of all text book receipts and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment. Students may apply for other types of financial aid assistance by completing a FAFSA. Chapter 31 eligible students are not required to pre-pay any portion of their charges that will be covered with VA education benefits. Books Chapter 33 VA Benefits for books are paid directly to the student. Chapter 33 recipients who charge books to their student accounts using the E-Campus Bookstore option are responsible for payment of these charges to Wilson College. Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Housing Benefits Chapter 33 recipients who live in campus housing and have a required meal plan are responsible for payment of these charges to Wilson College. Chapter 33 recipients can apply for federal and state financial aid to assist with these expenses by completing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Chapter 33 VA Benefits for housing (if the student qualifies) are paid directly to the student. In order to receive a housing payment, the student must have a rate of pursuit of greater than 50%. This can very per semester depending upon the number of course credits that the veteran is enrolled in and the length of the term. Courses are valued at 1.0 to 3.0 credits. Courses with labs or studio fees, language courses and a limited number of other courses that require higher contact hours will be reported to the VA with a credit value of 4.0 credits. The VA uses a rate of pursuit calculation to determine if you qualify for a housing allowance. Below is an excerpt from the VA customer service website (housing allowance rate) that provides information on determining rate of pursuit. Undergraduate “For undergraduate enrollments, 12 semester or quarter hours are generally required for full-time training. The school submits the term dates and credit hours of the enrollment to VA and we calculate the rate of pursuit. For example, if 12 credits is considered full-time, a course load of 6 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 50% (6 ÷ 12 = .50), whereas a course load of 7 credits yields a rate of pursuit of 58% (7 ÷ 12 = .58). In this scenario, a Veteran would need to enroll for at least 7 credits (such as two 3-credit classes and a 1-credit lab) in order to receive the housing allowance benefits. Some schools offer classes in terms that are shorter than a standard length semester or quarter. This is especially true for online classes and summer enrollments, but some schools offer accelerated terms at brick-and-mortar campuses year round. In these cases, VA calculates weighted "equivalent credit hours" so that fewer credits are required for full-time (and more than half-time) training.” As always, the VA has the final say in your eligibility for a housing allowance. You may need to review your schedule to see if your enrollment is such that if you will not qualify for housing, you may want to consider adding additional coursework prior to the end of the semester's add/drop period. Other VA Programs Students who are eligible for education benefits through VA Chapters 30, 35, 1606 and 1607 will receive payment directly from the VA. Students in these programs are responsible for making payment to Wilson College up front and can apply for other types of assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Students in these programs are required to complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request each semester that they wish to have their benefits certified and must notify the Financial Aid Office of any changes in their enrollment. Helpful links for Veteran's programs include: GI Bill® MyCAA GoArmy Web Automated Verification of Enrollment eBenefits FAQS Apply for VA benefits Helpful links for Survivor's programs include: TAPS-Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors Each semester, any student who is eligible for any type of VA education benefit should complete a VA Enrollment Certification Request Form and submit it to the Financial Aid Office in order for VA benefits to be processed. Please remember that if your enrollment changes during the course of the semester, you must notify the Financial Aid Office so that we can provide updated enrollment information to the VA. VA Form Credits VA Chapter 33 Checklist
Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students (effective Fall 2022) Merit Scholarship High School GPA Award Presidential 3.75 + $12,000 Dean’s 3.4 to 3.74 $9,000 Faculty 3.2 - 3.39 $7,500 Faculty 3.0 - 3.19 $5,000 Faculty 2.5 to 2.9 $2,500 A student must be enrolled at Wilson College full-time to be eligible for a Merit Scholarship. Eligibility for the tuition Merit Scholarship ends with the completion of the eighth college semester or earning of the first bachelor’s degree. Eligibility & Conditions: a) Enrolled in full college preparatory curriculum throughout high school b) 2.00 cum GPA at conclusion of each academic year to renew *Homeschooled and cyber-schooled students also must demonstrate SAT results of 600 Verbal and 600 Math or a 27 ACT Composite for Presidential. SAT results of 550 Verbal and 550 Math or a 24 ACT Composite for Dean's and SAT results of 500 Verbal and 500 Math or a 22 ACT Composite. for Faculty. Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students Amount of scholarship will be based on college GPA from all institutions using above GPA criteria. Transfer students qualify for Presidential, Dean's and Faculty Merit Scholarships. Members of Phi Theta Kappa will automatically qualify for the Presidential Merit Scholarship. Merit Scholarship College Cumulative GPA Award Presidential 3.75 + $12,000 Dean’s 3.4 to 3.74 $9,000 Faculty 3.2 - 3.39 $6,000 Faculty 3.0 - 3.19 $3,000 Faculty 2.5 to 2.9 $2,000 Sidebars
Competitive Scholarships - applications are sent to admitted students Hagop Bogigian Scholarship - Established from the estate of Hagop Bogigian, this full 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 while attending Wilson College. Only two students may receive this scholarship in any academic year. The Curran-Bonner Scholarships - Strong students with a proven history of service to community and/or church are invited to apply for Curran-Bonner Scholarships. These renewable awards range from a minimum of $4,000 for freshmen up to $7,000 for upperclassmen. The annual 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. Scholars are also part of a leadership program. 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. Applications are available from the Office of Admissions to students who are not receiving the Presidential Merit Scholarship. The deadline for application is March 1. The Alumna-Student Contract (TASC) Scholarship - is a contract between alumnae and friends of the College and the student. The alumnae and friends agree to help pay $1,500 each year towards the student's expenses until graduation. The students who are selected agree to in turn become sponsors of future TASC recipients after they graduate. The deadline for application is March 1. Sidebars
Student Scholarships Scholarships play a key role in the financial aid offered to more than 98 percent of Wilson College students. Many of these endowments and funds exist because of the generosity of our alumnae, their families and friends of the college. Helping Students Attend College Scholarships make a significant difference in our ability to attract new students, retain accomplished scholars and increase Wilson's capacity to prepare students well for the complex world they face upon graduation. Academic Scholarships Education Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1952 Scholarship in Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education (for first-time or transfer student pursuing teacher certification in these fields) Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment Female Scholarships Class of 1966 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1968 Endowed Scholarship Sidebars Financial Need (* denotes student must be of good academic achievement) Abraham and Mary Cohen Jacobs Scholarship* Allfirst Bank Scholarship* (now M&T Bank) Arline E. Shannon Scholarship Endowment* A.K. Wright Scholarship* AICUP Scholarship - UPS* Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (* and preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1954 Memorial Scholarship* Class of 1905 in memory of Mabel Gallagher Wilson* Class of 1950 Scholarship Endowment* Dr. Carl E. Seifert Memorial Scholarship (* and preference for women students who have interest in French or Latin) Elizabeth and Lawrence Dunlap Scholarship (* and preference given to students applying from Lancaster Country Day School) Ella May Coover Logan Scholarship* The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship* Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship* Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment* Peter and Sara Jo Mazur Scholarship* Veronica Storey Rollka Memorial Scholarship* Foreign Languages The Marjorie Adair ’48 and Richard H. Parsons Scholarship Endowment (preference given to a U.S. citizen/student taking languages) Mary Belle McElwain – Class of 1898-Scholarship Nancy Jane Criswell – Class of 1889-Scholarship History and Political Science Charlotte I. Davison ’63 History Scholarship Dorothy E. and Leroy Straight Scholarship Julia Dunn Howells ’37 Scholarship Science Scholarships Eleanor Lowe Leaman and William G. Leaman Jr., M.D., Scholarship The Janet Hess Garis ’48 Scholarship for Science Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship (preference for student in sophomore or junior year majoring in chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics) Scholarship to Enhance Biology and Chemistry Learning and Research (SEBCLAR) Viola Ohler ’35 and William H. Phillips Scholarship Endowment (preference given to full-time residential students majoring in mathematics or chemistry) Study Abroad Global Citizenship Initiative International Students Charlotte Klein Swaim Scholarship Endowment CV Starr Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Swain Havens Scholarship Elizabeth Titzel Scholarship Global Scholarship Endowment Global Student Exchange Scholarship The Hagop Bogigian Scholarship (women of Armenian descent are eligible) Howard and Elizabeth Guest Endowment for Cross Cultural Understanding Helen L. and Edmund B. Redington and Mary Redington Galbraith Scholarship International Scholarships Lucy A. Bremmer ’51 Global Citizenship Service Learning Award Endowment Patricia W. Telkins ’63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship (preference for international students or students with interest in international affairs) Mary McKnight Richards – Class of 1897-Memorial Fund The Varter Bogigian Derarian Scholarship Thomas and Peggy Hyde - for Spanish Robert M and Brenda Ashton Aiken - to Italy for art study Mathematics C. Davison ’47 Mathematics Scholarship Endowment Music Belle Snyder Criswell Scholarship Eydth Thompson Voice Memorial Scholarship Louise Collier Musical Scholarship Endowment Margaret Wilson Philips Scholarship Mabel I. Bashore Scholarship Single Parent Program Scholarships Elizabeth Patterson Weitzel ’10 Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Van Blarcom Shirk ’49 Scholarship Endowment Gretchen Conn Carbaugh Scholarship Endowment Guild Daycare Scholarship The Harry A. Blackmun Endowment Jane Troutman Ensminger ’52 and Richard Ensminger Scholarship Endowment The Mary Elizabeth Hicks and John Temple Evans Memorial Scholarship Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment Esther Lydia Saanum and Julian Emil Jensen Endowment The Catherine Henry Dimmick Memorial Scholarship (preference given to full-time residential students who are single mothers) The Sylvia Scalera Davison ’44 and Mary Meinecke Dee ’44 Scholarship Thomas F. and Kathleen W. Kimes ’52 Women with Children Scholarship The Baker Family Scholarship Endowments to Fund Daycare for Women with Children Participants Anne Du Daycare Scholarship Christian Jessen Daycare Scholarship (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Dorothy L. Stabler Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Edith McKinny and Willard P. Graham Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Joan Mitchell ’63 and Daniel E. Wiley Child Care Scholarship (for child care for children of single mothers enrolled as full-time residential students) Community Service/Leadership/Activities Curran Scholarship Endowment Filomena Massa Memorial Service Scholarship Marilyn Houser '48 Scholarship Endowment 1957 Scholarship Endowment Unrestricted Scholarship Adelaide Hunt Rowe ’14 Scholarship Anna F. Wells Scholarship Anna Louise Sybrandt Scholarship Anne Kemmerer Reinsel Scholarship, Class of 1957 Anne Petralito Scholarship Alice McDannell ’57 and Ray Drum Scholarship Endowment Ann M. Ewing Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Anna L. Savacool Scholarship Endowment Anne Morgan Horner Scholarship Arline Eshleman Shannon Scholarship Endowment The Beatrice Fenner Blackadar ’42 Endowment Belle McLellan Pomeroy Scholarship Bernice Cole Prentis Scholarship Bertha Taylor Steele, Class of 1904 Betsy Coen Trapuzzano Scholarship Endowment Business Partner Endowed Scholarship Carol Tschop Nursing Scholarship, Class of 1972 Caroline P. Bair Scholarship Charlotte Gemmill ’20 Restricted Scholarship Charity Packer Buchanan Scholarship Clair Wheeler Shepler Scholarship Class of 1919 Centennial Scholarship Class of 1923 Scholarship Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1968 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship Cora Elizabeth Lutz Scholarship Col. Thomas A. Scott Memorial Scholarship The Charles S. Coen and Mary Coen Foundation Scholarship Endowment The Margaret Criswell Disert ’20 Honors Scholarship Endowment Dorcas Thomas Memorial Scholarship Dorothy E. G. Teckmeyer Scholarship Fund in Honor of the Class of 1930 The Warren N. Nevius Scholarship Endowment Emily Ritner Alter Werkheiser ’24 and Isabel McFarlane Alter Hill ’18 Scholarship Endowment Edwin T. and Mary Niemyer Hollinger Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Endowment Eleanor F. Rodisch ’40 Scholarship Eleanor S. Hall-Class of 1909 – Scholarship Elizabeth C. Gallagher Scholarship Ella B. Everitt Scholarship Ethelbert Warfield Scholarship Eunice Abbie Dickinson ’19 Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Eleanor Stuart Fulton Restricted Scholarship Elizabeth S. Baird Scholarship Elizabeth McGeorge Sullivan Education Scholarship Elizabeth Robb Endowed Scholarship Endowment Scholarships The Franklin Financial Scholarship Endowment (F&M Trust) Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship Glennavee Prothero Holliday, Class of 1909 Marjorie Hosfeld,Class of 1939 Gail Scott Kurtz Scholarship Endowment Dorothy L. Gettinger and Fern M. Gettinger ’24 Memorial Scholarship Helen Ininger Scholarship Endowment The Howard R. Tate and Agnes Helen Holden Tate ’15 Scholarship Endowment Helen V. Martin – Class of 1908 – Scholarship Judith C. Hellfach ’52 Scholarship Endowment H.E.R. Scholarship J. G. Reaser Memorial Scholarship J. K. Russell Scholarship Jane R. Ross Scholarship Jane S. Morrow Scholarship, Class of 1954 Jean Stapleton Scholarship Endowment Jean Dill Scholarship Jesse Omwake John C. and Emilie K. McDowell Scholarship Joseph Clark Scholarship Joseph Roszkowski Memorial Scholarship Julia Solleveld Osborne Scholarship, Class of 1964 Katie E. Hershey Memorial Scholarship Lennox Endowed Scholarship Lillia Babbitt Hyde Scholarship Louise Lindsay McKnight Scholarship Louise Howell ’38 Memorial Scholarship Endowment The M. Kathryn Glick Scholarship Endowment Margaret and Martha Jamison Scholarship Marjorie Faix Brown Bletcher ’42 Memorial Scholarship Fund Mary E. Diamond ’34 Scholarship Mary Louise Tinkler ’45 Scholarship Mary McCleary Lupfer Scholarship Mary Salome Billmeyer Baker Mernie Turrell Howorth Memorial Scholarship Monticello Scholarship – In Memory Of Esther Anne Wright Keller Margaret Turner Scholarship, Class of 1915 Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment Marilyn Houser ’48 Scholarship Endowment Marion M. McAtee Scholarship Mary E. Moore ’31 Scholarship Mary I. Stephens ’50 Scholarship Mary Keeny Eberly ’25 Scholarship Endowment Mary Margaret Forney ’37 Scholarship Endowment Martha Spendlove Strohl, Class of 1964 Merklinger Family Scholarship Miriam C. Matthews ’17 and Miriam M. Haddad ’47 Scholarship Nancy Foster Craig and Nancy Pearl Craig Scholarship Nellie McIlvaine Hoopes Scholarship Nevius Scholarship Norman O. Huber Scholarship Mrs. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mr. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mrs. William T. Scheide Memorial Scholarship Olga Bozzan Bastin ’26 Scholarship Patricia J. Reber Scholarship, Class of 1960 Patricia W. Telkins '63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship Paul Swain Havens Scholarship Paula Hoch Highman Scholarship Endowment Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship Phyllis King Smith ’43 Scholarship Porter S. Kier Scholarship Pomeroy Family Scholarship Ruth Fagley Codington ’37 Memorial Scholarship Ruth Kelley Jacobs, Class of 1950 S. Elizabeth Yaukey ’31 and Charles A. Bikle Scholarship Endowment The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Sarah Cocharan Coppes Scholarship Sarah Elizabeth Burns Scholarship Surdna Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Fund Restricted Shover Memorial Endowment Scholarship Sprint/Newcombe Scholarship Florence C. Strouss and Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship The Barron Blewett Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship The Burger/McClay Scholarship Endowment The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship Fund The Edwards Scholarship The Madame Helena Rubenstein Scholarship The Alumnae Association Scholarship The Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship The Van Looy Scholarship Theodore B. Westgate Scholarship Verna Parker Scholarship Endowment Wilson College Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship Sidebars Giving to Wilson Giving Tuesday Ways to Give Give a Gift Brick Wilson Fund Phoenix GEMS: Giving Every Month Society Donor Thank You Meet the Staff Pines and Maples Society Gift Planning Student Scholarships Relevant links ... Giving to Wilson Giving Tuesday Ways to Give Wilson Fund Phoenix GEMS: Giving Every Month Society Donor Thank You Meet the Staff Pines and Maples Society Gift Planning Student Scholarships Give Contact Information Office of Institutional Advancement Angela Zimmann Vice President for Institutional Advancement 717-264-2061 angela.zimmann@wilson.edu
Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1952 Scholarship in Liberal Arts, Sciences and Education (for first-time or transfer student pursuing teacher certification in these fields) Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment
(* denotes student must be of good academic achievement) Abraham and Mary Cohen Jacobs Scholarship* Allfirst Bank Scholarship* (now M&T Bank) Arline E. Shannon Scholarship Endowment* A.K. Wright Scholarship* AICUP Scholarship - UPS* Carrie Westfall McCormick Scholarship (* and preference given to students preparing to teach) Class of 1954 Memorial Scholarship* Class of 1905 in memory of Mabel Gallagher Wilson* Class of 1950 Scholarship Endowment* Dr. Carl E. Seifert Memorial Scholarship (* and preference for women students who have interest in French or Latin) Elizabeth and Lawrence Dunlap Scholarship (* and preference given to students applying from Lancaster Country Day School) Ella May Coover Logan Scholarship* The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship* Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship* Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment* Peter and Sara Jo Mazur Scholarship* Veronica Storey Rollka Memorial Scholarship*
The Marjorie Adair ’48 and Richard H. Parsons Scholarship Endowment (preference given to a U.S. citizen/student taking languages) Mary Belle McElwain – Class of 1898-Scholarship Nancy Jane Criswell – Class of 1889-Scholarship
Charlotte I. Davison ’63 History Scholarship Dorothy E. and Leroy Straight Scholarship Julia Dunn Howells ’37 Scholarship
Eleanor Lowe Leaman and William G. Leaman Jr., M.D., Scholarship The Janet Hess Garis ’48 Scholarship for Science Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship (preference for student in sophomore or junior year majoring in chemistry, physics, biology or mathematics) Scholarship to Enhance Biology and Chemistry Learning and Research (SEBCLAR) Viola Ohler ’35 and William H. Phillips Scholarship Endowment (preference given to full-time residential students majoring in mathematics or chemistry)
Charlotte Klein Swaim Scholarship Endowment CV Starr Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Swain Havens Scholarship Elizabeth Titzel Scholarship Global Scholarship Endowment Global Student Exchange Scholarship The Hagop Bogigian Scholarship (women of Armenian descent are eligible) Howard and Elizabeth Guest Endowment for Cross Cultural Understanding Helen L. and Edmund B. Redington and Mary Redington Galbraith Scholarship International Scholarships Lucy A. Bremmer ’51 Global Citizenship Service Learning Award Endowment Patricia W. Telkins ’63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship (preference for international students or students with interest in international affairs) Mary McKnight Richards – Class of 1897-Memorial Fund The Varter Bogigian Derarian Scholarship Thomas and Peggy Hyde - for Spanish Robert M and Brenda Ashton Aiken - to Italy for art study
Belle Snyder Criswell Scholarship Eydth Thompson Voice Memorial Scholarship Louise Collier Musical Scholarship Endowment Margaret Wilson Philips Scholarship Mabel I. Bashore Scholarship
Elizabeth Patterson Weitzel ’10 Scholarship Endowment Elizabeth Van Blarcom Shirk ’49 Scholarship Endowment Gretchen Conn Carbaugh Scholarship Endowment Guild Daycare Scholarship The Harry A. Blackmun Endowment Jane Troutman Ensminger ’52 and Richard Ensminger Scholarship Endowment The Mary Elizabeth Hicks and John Temple Evans Memorial Scholarship Suzanne Hodgson Gottling ’56 Scholarship Endowment Esther Lydia Saanum and Julian Emil Jensen Endowment The Catherine Henry Dimmick Memorial Scholarship (preference given to full-time residential students who are single mothers) The Sylvia Scalera Davison ’44 and Mary Meinecke Dee ’44 Scholarship Thomas F. and Kathleen W. Kimes ’52 Women with Children Scholarship The Baker Family Scholarship
Anne Du Daycare Scholarship Christian Jessen Daycare Scholarship (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Dorothy L. Stabler Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Edith McKinny and Willard P. Graham Daycare Scholarship Endowment (preference given to children of single mothers who are full-time students and whose children attend W.C. Day Care Center) Joan Mitchell ’63 and Daniel E. Wiley Child Care Scholarship (for child care for children of single mothers enrolled as full-time residential students)
Curran Scholarship Endowment Filomena Massa Memorial Service Scholarship Marilyn Houser '48 Scholarship Endowment 1957 Scholarship Endowment
Adelaide Hunt Rowe ’14 Scholarship Anna F. Wells Scholarship Anna Louise Sybrandt Scholarship Anne Kemmerer Reinsel Scholarship, Class of 1957 Anne Petralito Scholarship Alice McDannell ’57 and Ray Drum Scholarship Endowment Ann M. Ewing Ph.D. Memorial Scholarship Anna L. Savacool Scholarship Endowment Anne Morgan Horner Scholarship Arline Eshleman Shannon Scholarship Endowment The Beatrice Fenner Blackadar ’42 Endowment Belle McLellan Pomeroy Scholarship Bernice Cole Prentis Scholarship Bertha Taylor Steele, Class of 1904 Betsy Coen Trapuzzano Scholarship Endowment Business Partner Endowed Scholarship Carol Tschop Nursing Scholarship, Class of 1972 Caroline P. Bair Scholarship Charlotte Gemmill ’20 Restricted Scholarship Charity Packer Buchanan Scholarship Clair Wheeler Shepler Scholarship Class of 1919 Centennial Scholarship Class of 1923 Scholarship Class of 1964 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1967 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1968 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1970 Endowed Scholarship Class of 1971 Endowed Scholarship Cora Elizabeth Lutz Scholarship Col. Thomas A. Scott Memorial Scholarship The Charles S. Coen and Mary Coen Foundation Scholarship Endowment The Margaret Criswell Disert ’20 Honors Scholarship Endowment Dorcas Thomas Memorial Scholarship Dorothy E. G. Teckmeyer Scholarship Fund in Honor of the Class of 1930 The Warren N. Nevius Scholarship Endowment Emily Ritner Alter Werkheiser ’24 and Isabel McFarlane Alter Hill ’18 Scholarship Endowment Edwin T. and Mary Niemyer Hollinger Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Endowment Eleanor F. Rodisch ’40 Scholarship Eleanor S. Hall-Class of 1909 – Scholarship Elizabeth C. Gallagher Scholarship Ella B. Everitt Scholarship Ethelbert Warfield Scholarship Eunice Abbie Dickinson ’19 Scholarship Eleanor Martin Allen Scholarship Eleanor Stuart Fulton Restricted Scholarship Elizabeth S. Baird Scholarship Elizabeth McGeorge Sullivan Education Scholarship Elizabeth Robb Endowed Scholarship Endowment Scholarships The Franklin Financial Scholarship Endowment (F&M Trust) Fannie W. and W. Stanford Hilton Scholarship Glennavee Prothero Holliday, Class of 1909 Marjorie Hosfeld,Class of 1939 Gail Scott Kurtz Scholarship Endowment Dorothy L. Gettinger and Fern M. Gettinger ’24 Memorial Scholarship Helen Ininger Scholarship Endowment The Howard R. Tate and Agnes Helen Holden Tate ’15 Scholarship Endowment Helen V. Martin – Class of 1908 – Scholarship Judith C. Hellfach ’52 Scholarship Endowment H.E.R. Scholarship J. G. Reaser Memorial Scholarship J. K. Russell Scholarship Jane R. Ross Scholarship Jane S. Morrow Scholarship, Class of 1954 Jean Stapleton Scholarship Endowment Jean Dill Scholarship Jesse Omwake John C. and Emilie K. McDowell Scholarship Joseph Clark Scholarship Joseph Roszkowski Memorial Scholarship Julia Solleveld Osborne Scholarship, Class of 1964 Katie E. Hershey Memorial Scholarship Lennox Endowed Scholarship Lillia Babbitt Hyde Scholarship Louise Lindsay McKnight Scholarship Louise Howell ’38 Memorial Scholarship Endowment The M. Kathryn Glick Scholarship Endowment Margaret and Martha Jamison Scholarship Marjorie Faix Brown Bletcher ’42 Memorial Scholarship Fund Mary E. Diamond ’34 Scholarship Mary Louise Tinkler ’45 Scholarship Mary McCleary Lupfer Scholarship Mary Salome Billmeyer Baker Mernie Turrell Howorth Memorial Scholarship Monticello Scholarship – In Memory Of Esther Anne Wright Keller Margaret Turner Scholarship, Class of 1915 Marguerite McGregor ’51 Scholarship Endowment Marilyn Houser ’48 Scholarship Endowment Marion M. McAtee Scholarship Mary E. Moore ’31 Scholarship Mary I. Stephens ’50 Scholarship Mary Keeny Eberly ’25 Scholarship Endowment Mary Margaret Forney ’37 Scholarship Endowment Martha Spendlove Strohl, Class of 1964 Merklinger Family Scholarship Miriam C. Matthews ’17 and Miriam M. Haddad ’47 Scholarship Nancy Foster Craig and Nancy Pearl Craig Scholarship Nellie McIlvaine Hoopes Scholarship Nevius Scholarship Norman O. Huber Scholarship Mrs. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mr. N. Milton Woods Scholarship Mrs. William T. Scheide Memorial Scholarship Olga Bozzan Bastin ’26 Scholarship Patricia J. Reber Scholarship, Class of 1960 Patricia W. Telkins '63 and Stephen Telkins Int'l Scholarship Paul Swain Havens Scholarship Paula Hoch Highman Scholarship Endowment Peggy Hurst ’46 Memorial Scholarship Phyllis King Smith ’43 Scholarship Porter S. Kier Scholarship Pomeroy Family Scholarship Ruth Fagley Codington ’37 Memorial Scholarship Ruth Kelley Jacobs, Class of 1950 S. Elizabeth Yaukey ’31 and Charles A. Bikle Scholarship Endowment The Ester L. Saanum and Julian E. Jensen Memorial Scholarship Sarah Cocharan Coppes Scholarship Sarah Elizabeth Burns Scholarship Surdna Foundation Scholarship Scholarship Fund Restricted Shover Memorial Endowment Scholarship Sprint/Newcombe Scholarship Florence C. Strouss and Charlotte Newcombe Foundation Scholarship The Barron Blewett Hunnicutt Memorial Scholarship The Burger/McClay Scholarship Endowment The Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Scholarship Fund The Edwards Scholarship The Madame Helena Rubenstein Scholarship The Alumnae Association Scholarship The Sarah Anderson Memorial Scholarship The Van Looy Scholarship Theodore B. Westgate Scholarship Verna Parker Scholarship Endowment Wilson College Club of Pittsburgh Scholarship
National Presbyterian College Scholarships 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 College. Applicants must be active members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), be high school seniors, be US citizens or permanent residents, and demonstrate financial need. Awards range from $250 to $4000 per academic year and are renewable for four years. Applications must submitted by May 15 of the student's senior year in high school. Applications are available online. Sidebars
Affiliation Scholarships The following $1,000 scholarships are awarded automatically to fulltime, matriculated undergraduate students. These are awarded on a rolling basis; there is NO 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/Alumnus, Daughter/Son Tuition Scholarship - Children and grandchildren of Wilson College, Penn Hall Junior College, and Tift College alumnae/i.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. Commuter students will receive $500 and residential students will receive $1000.Transfer Student Tuition Scholarship - Students who graduate with an associate degree from one of the following institutions will receive a scholarship each academic year: Central Penn College, Cottey 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.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. Certification should be submitted to the Financial Aid Office.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.Boy Scout Eagle Scout Award - Students who have achieved the Eagle Scout 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 Boy Scout leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award.Wohelo Award - Students who have achieved the Wohelo Medallion 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 Campfire leader or Council needs to provide a letter that the student has received this award. Sidebars
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 Encompass 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 and to the set of twins and triplets who complete their enrollment process first. Military Survivors Scholarship -Military Survivors Scholarship -Wilson College recognizes the ultimate sacrifice that many service members 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 full-time children. Fostering Independence through Education Tuition Waiver - Pennsylvania residents who have been in foster care at the age of 16 or older and are not older than age 26 may be eligible for coverage of tuition and comprehensive or educational services fees. More information is available from Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency or by contacting the Wilson College point of contact is Rachel Richards. Sidebars
