Monday, Feb. 15, 2010

The Heritage Day scholarship event is designed to provide participants the opportunity to further investigate Dakota Wesleyan University’s academic and cocurricular programs. Nominee interviews will be scheduled in the morning. Following the interviews, students and parents will have the opportunity to meet personally with faculty, staff and students, as well as attend information sessions about our three colleges, our unique Center for Talent Development, athletics and campus life. A luncheon honoring all Heritage Day participants and their families will close the program Monday afternoon.

RANDALL SCHOLARS
$9,000 to full tuition per year

Accepted high school seniors are automatically eligible if they have at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA or are in the top 10 percent of their high school class, and have a 27 ACT/1210 SAT (V+M) or higher. Randall Scholars must meet the nomination criteria AND attend the Wesleyan Heritage Day*. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 3.0 GPA and remains in good standing

TRUSTEE SCHOLARS
$7,500 to $12,000 per year

Accepted high school seniors are automatically eligible if they have at least a 3.50 cumulative GPA or are in the top 20 percent of their high school class, and have a 24 ACT/1090 SAT (V+M) or higher. Trustee Scholars must meet the nomination criteria AND attend the Wesleyan Heritage Day*. The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 2.75 GPA and remains in good standing.

WESLEYAN HERITAGE AWARD
Up to $10,000; $2,500 each year for four years

The Wesleyan Heritage Award recognizes students who have excelled outside the classroom in extracurricular activities, church involvement, community service, fine arts or other areas. This award is not applicable for Randall Scholars, Trustee Scholars or any scholar-athlete.

Accepted high school seniors are eligible based on their leadership and involvement. The DWU values of learning, leadership, faith and service form the categories for awards. To be eligible for a Wesleyan Heritage Award, students should make their involvement known through their application for admission, as well as their contact with their admissions counselor. Nominees should participate in the Wesleyan Heritage Day scholarship event to be considered for an award*. Students receiving a Wesleyan Heritage Award must participate in at least one cocurricular event per semester while attending Dakota Wesleyan University.

*Students who are not able to attend a Wesleyan Heritage Day due to conflict in schedule with high school activities may request the opportunity to do an individual on-campus interview through their admissions counselor.

How to Apply
	Apply to DWU and be accepted as a full-time student.
	Submit the Heritage Day Scholarship Event Participation Form online or       Click HERE to download the Heritage Day Scholarship Event Participation Form in PDF format.
	Submit all items to the DWU Admissions Office at least 1 week before the scheduled event.

MUSIC or THEATRE AWARD (Fine Arts Award)
Up to $8,000; $2,000 each year for four years

Accepted students are nominated based upon their talents in the areas of vocal music or theatre. Students must identify their talent on their application for admission and/or through their admissions counselor. Students must participate in an audition/evaluation with Wesleyan faculty. An audition/evaluation or portfolio showing should take place at a Wesleyan Heritage Day or may be set up on an individual basis through the admissions office. Request an audition application from the admissions office.

UNITED METHODIST AWARDS
Up to $4,000; $1,000 each year for four years

You will automatically be considered for this award if you have indicated you are United Methodist on the application for admission. Your pastor must verify your membership in a United Methodist Church on a certification form. United Methodist youth who demonstrate a strong commitment to youth leadership in their local church or on a state or national level may be eligible for the Bishop Leadership Award, a three-quarter tuition award, renewable for four years. Visit with your admissions counselor for requirements and an application.

SCHOLAR-ATHLETES – ATHLETIC AWARD
Athletic awards are available to students with outstanding athletic ability or potential. Awards are given by the coach of the respective sport to students who have been accepted to Dakota Wesleyan. Students who are awarded athletic scholarship funds will only receive one institutional scholarship.
Example: For a student-athlete with a 27 ACT and a 4.0 GPA who is awarded an athletic scholarship, the award will be designated as a Randall Academic and Athletic Scholarship. Randall and Trustee scholar-athletes are encouraged to participate in the Wesleyan Heritage Day scholarship event. The athletic award is renewable if the student continues to participate in the athletic program and at the discretion of the coaching staff.

Total Dakota Wesleyan University institutional gift aid may not exceed tuition in a given year.

Questions?
Dakota Wesleyan University
Admissions Office
1200 W. University Ave., Mitchell, SD 57301
Phone: 605-995-2650 or 1-800-333-8506
E-mail: admissions@dwu.edu