Transfer Student Grants & Scholarships
Roberts Wesleyan College is a transfer-friendly college offering a wide range of scholarships to incoming transfer students. Choose from many majors and programs and experience the personal attention that students have come to appreciate.
Academic | Choose a scholarship for details.
Phi Theta Kappa Award | $2,000
Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society members receive their earned academic merit scholarship plus an extra $2,000. This is stackable and renewable. Must meet following criteria:
- Member of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) – must provide membership certificate to Admissions
Dean's Scholarship | $18,000 | Cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher
For those starting as a first-time transfer student in spring 2023 and beyond, the Dean’s Scholarship awards $18,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of higher than 3.6 at the most recent college attended full-time. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average.
Director’s Scholarship | $16,000 | Cumulative GPA of 3.3 - 3.59
For those starting as a first-time transfer student in spring 2023 and beyond, the Director’s Scholarship awards $16,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.3 to 3.59 at the most recent college attended full-time.
Founder's Scholarship | $14,000 | Cumulative GPA of 3.0 - 3.29
For those starting as a first-time transfer student in spring 2023 and beyond, the Founder's Scholarship awards $14,000 per year to recipients whose character is consistent with the goals of Roberts Wesleyan University. The scholarship is renewed annually, provided the student maintains at least a 2.0 cumulative grade point average. Recipients must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 to 3.29 at the most recent college attended full-time.
Merit | Choose a scholarship for details.
Art Scholarship
Awards are made each year to talented students who show promise in art.
Requirements:
- Satisfactory academic records and unusual proficiency in art.
- Art portfolio review with the art faculty.
These awards are renewable based on satisfactory achievement and good standing within the college.
Find out more at the art department website.
Music Scholarship
Awards are made each year to talented students who show promise in music ranging from $500 to $6,000.
Requirements:
- Satisfactory academic records and unusual proficiency in music.
- Music audition and music theory exam.
These awards are renewable based on satisfactory achievement and good standing within the college.
Find out more at the music department website.
Free Methodist Scholarship
Students who are active members in a Free Methodist Church are eligible for up to a $1,000 scholarship.
Alumni Scholarship
Students whose mom or dad are alumni of Roberts Wesleyan College will receive a $1,000 scholarship each year.
Eligible students should mention in their application that their parents are graduates of the college.
Golden Apple Scholarship
Roberts Wesleyan College has joined forces with News 8 and Advantage Federal Credit Union to award a $10,000 Golden Apple Scholarships to one incoming undergraduate teacher education student. Detailed information can be found on the Golden Apple Scholarship application page.
Roberts Opportunity Grant | $10,000 | those who do not qualify for an academic scholarship
Accepted students who do not receive an academic scholarship award will be eligible to receive an Opportunity Grant in the amount of $10,000 per year. The scholarship is renewed annually.
Need-Based | Choose a scholarship for details.
Roberts Fund Grant
This grant is awarded to students from The Roberts Fund who:
- Exemplify desired personal attributes and are character fits with Roberts
- And/or have an exceptional financial need
This award is not automatically renewed.
Christian Ministries Dependent Grant
A grant of $1,000 is available upon application to students with financial need who are legally dependent children of parents employed in full-time Christian service.
Church Partnership Program
We will match 50% to 100% of scholarship assistance provided by an enrolling student's home church, up to the level of $1,000.
The level of match will be determined by the Director of Financial Aid upon review of documented financial need and other resources awarded. Applications are available online and through the Office of Financial Aid.