Available 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.
To be considered for scholarships at Wilmington University students must be officially accepted into the University. Applicants are encouraged to review criteria and eligibility prior to submitting a scholarship application.
Note: All applicants must have a completed admission application on record. This applies to all scholarships.
Scroll left and right to view the scholarships below for eligibility information and criteria requirements.
| Scholarship Name | Term Awarded | Award Amount | Award Duration | Academic College | Required GPA | Academic Level | Student Status | Student Type | Additional Criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School of Law Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | business, college of education, health, school of law, social & behavioral science, technologySchool of Law | N/A | School of Law | Part time, Full time | All | |
| Wilmington University Scholarship | Fall, Spring | Up to $5,000 | One year | All business, college of education, health, school of law, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| College of Education & Liberal Arts Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Education & Liberal Arts college of education | 4.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| College of Business Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Business | 4.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| College of Technology Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Technology | 4.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Social & Behavioral Sciences | 4.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| College of Health Professions & Natural Sciences Dean's Merit Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Health Professions & Natural Sciences | 4.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| William and Mary Bescherer Memorial Scholarship | Fall | $1,000 | One year | Health Professions & Natural Sciences | 3.0 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | All | Must be enrolled in Health Sciences degree program |
| STAR Scholarship | All Terms Fall, Spring | Half tuition | Varies | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 3.25 | Undergraduate | Full time | Transfer | Must have conferred associate degree through the SEED program. Learn more about the STAR Scholarship. |
| Aspiring Teachers Scholarship | All Terms Fall, Spring | Varies, up to $7,196 total | Varies | Education & Liberal Arts college of education | 2.5 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | All | Must have earned diploma from a Delaware high school, must enroll at WilmU within 12 months of high school graduation, must pursue a teacher preparation program that leads to state licensure, must maintain at least a 2.5 GPA while enrolled at WilmU. Learn more about the Aspiring Teachers Scholarship. |
| Quinn Family Memorial Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| Dr. Stephanie Battis Memorial Scholarship | Fall | $1,200 | One year | Business | 2.5 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | All | Must be enrolled in Human Resources Management degree program |
| Mig Reardon Memorial Nursing Scholarship | Fall | $2,000 | One year | Health Professions & Natural Sciences | 2.5 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | All | Must be a Registered Nurse pursuing a BSN degree |
| Linda Thomas Scholarship | Fall | $2,000 | One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | |
| Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Recognition Scholarship | Fall | $1,000 | One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 3.3 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | Transfer | Must be a member of the PTK Honor Society. |
| Wilmington Manor Lions Club Scholarship | Fall | $4,000 | One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | All | Part time, Full time | All | Must be an active member of the local community. |
| Bettye J. and Ralph E. Bailey Scholarship | Fall | $1,250 for part time, $2,500 for full time |
One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 3.0 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | All | |
| Sandra L. and Thomas S. Shaw Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 for part time, $10,000 for full time |
One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | Must be an honorably discharged veteran or active military, or immediate family member of a veteran who graduated from Wilmington University. |
| Future of Nursing Excellence Scholarship | Fall | $500 for Health Sciences student(s), $2,000 for Nursing student(s) |
One year | Health Professions & Natural Sciences | 3.0 | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | Must demonstrate a passion for serving and caring for others in a health professional role. |
| Dr. Jack P. Varsalona Scholarship | Fall | Full tuition (no fees) | Four years | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 3.0 | Undergraduate | Full time | All | Must demonstrate exemplary leadership or impact through community involvement. |
| Community College Partner Renewable Transfer Scholarship | All Terms Fall, Spring | Covers tuition for every fifth course, up to $4,500 total | Varies | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | Transfer | Must have conferred associate degree from an eligible partner school, must complete 15 credits within 1 year of enrolling at WilmU. Learn more about the Partner Renewable Transfer Scholarship. |
| STEP Path™ Scholarship | All Terms | Varies based on remaining courses, up to $5,850 total | Varies | Business, Social & Behavioral Science, Technology business, social & behavioral science, technology | Varies | Undergraduate | Part time, Full time | Transfer, Camden County College | Must have conferred associate degree from Camden County College, must enroll in a STEP Path-eligible online bachelor’s degree program at WilmU within 24 months of associate degree conferral, must continue part- or full-time towards bachelor’s degree. Learn more about the STEP Path™ Scholarship. |
| Career-Based Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Business, Health Professions & Natural Sciences, Technology business, health, technology | Varies | Undergraduate | Full-time | All | The Career-Based Scholarship is for students enrolled in a degree program in the State of Delaware that leads to a high-need career field such as finance, human resources, nursing, management, and software development. See application instructions on the Delaware Department of Education website using the link above. |
| Educator Support Scholarship | Fall | $5,000 | One year | Education & Liberal Arts college of education | Varies | All | Full-time | All | The Educator Support Scholarship is for students enrolled in a degree program in the State of Delaware that leads to a career in education (in a classroom or as a specialist). See application instructions on the Delaware Department of Education website using the link above. |
| Scholarship Incentive Program | Fall | $1,000 | One Year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | Varies | Undergraduate | Full-time | All | The Scholarship Incentive Program (ScIP) is a $1,000 need-based award for qualifying students intending to pursue a bachelor’s degree full-time in Delaware. See application instructions on the Delaware Department of Education website using the link above. |
| Neighborhood Scholarship | Fall | Full tuition (no fees) | Four years | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | 2.5 | Undergraduate | Full time | All | Must be a graduating senior at William Penn High School. Apply for the Neighborhood Scholarship. |
| Scholarship America Scholarship | All Terms Fall, Spring | Varies | Varies | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | Varies | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | All | Wilmington University has partnered with Scholarship America to bring quality degree programs to students. These undergrad and graduate programs assist in developing a highly qualified workforce. Learn more about Scholarship America. |
| P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education for Women | Spring | Grant amounts vary | One year | All business, college of education, health, social & behavioral science, technology | Varies | All graduate level | Part time, Full time | Female only | The P.E.O. Program for Continuing Education (PCE) offers need-based, one-time-only grants to women for educational expenses associated with the cost of academic or technical courses. Explore PCE eligibility requirements. |