Scholarships
At Wilmington University, we are committed to helping our students achieve their higher education goals. A number of our scholarships are awarded annually and provide support for students based on merit, financial need, and other criteria.
Application Opens for Fall 2026:
Feb. 10, 2026
Application Criteria
To be considered for scholarships at Wilmington University, an applicant must be a current student or have a completed Admissions Application on record.
Eligibility for Selection
Recipients of Wilmington University Scholarships will be selected based on the following eligibility criteria:
- The recipient’s billing account must be in good standing and not include an outstanding balance from a previous semester.
- There should be no record of academic integrity issues.
- The recipient must have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Important Application Dates
All scholarship applicants are required to adhere to the following dates:
| School | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| School of Law | Application Deadline | N/A |
| School of Law | Award Selection Notification | N/A |
| WilmU | Application Deadline | November 1, 2025 |
| WilmU | Award Selection Notification | December 15, 2025 |
| School | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| All | 2026-27 Application Opens | February 10, 2026 |
| School of Law | Application Deadline | March 25, 2026 |
| School of Law | Award Selection Notification | April 10, 2026 |
| WilmU | Application Deadline | June 1, 2026 |
| WilmU | Award Selection Notification | August 15, 2026 |
| School | Details | Date |
|---|---|---|
| School of Law | Application Deadline | N/A |
| School of Law | Award Selection Notification | N/A |
| WilmU | Application Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| WilmU | Award Selection Notification | December 15, 2026 |
Donate to the Wilmington University Scholarship Fund
Giving back to WilmU means you are changing the lives of deserving students by investing in their educations and their futures. Learn more about donating to the WilmU Scholarship Fund.
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