Wilmington College

Merit scholarships

First-years with a 2.5+ GPA are considered at admission for $16,000 to $21,000 a year, with a $25,000 Dean's award at 3.50 and ACT 25 or SAT 1200. Other awards need an interview.

For students entering Fall 2027

• Recognition Award (GPA 2.5-2.99)

  Competitive

  $16,000 per year

  • GPA 2.5+

  Renewable: Full-time, main campus, in good academic standing

  Considered when accepted for admission; no separate application.

  For a 2.5-2.99 high school GPA. Based on cumulative GPA at admission.

• Academic Achievement Awards (GPA 3.00+)

  Competitive

  $18,000–$21,000 per year

  • GPA 3.0+

  Renewable: Full-time, main campus, in good academic standing

  Considered when accepted for admission; no separate application.

  For a high school GPA of 3.00+. The page does not say which GPA earns which amount in the range.

• Dean's Scholarship

  Competitive

  $25,000 (the page states no period)

  • GPA 3.5+
  • SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+

  Renewable: Full-time, main campus, in good academic standing

  Considered when accepted for admission; no separate application.

  GPA 3.50+ plus ACT 25+ or SAT 1200+. Includes a co-curricular and residential requirement.

• Presidential Scholarship

  Competitive

  Full tuition each year

  • GPA 3.5+
  • SAT 1200+ or ACT 25+

  Renewable: Full-time, main campus, in good academic standing

  By invitation only; application and interview.

  By invitation for students who meet the Dean's Scholarship criteria. Has a co-curricular and residential requirement and replaces all previous awards.

Students: add profile GPA and scores to check.

Requirements change yearly; colleges may recalculate GPAs. Confirm requirements and deadlines with the college.

College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026