DWU Scholarships and Grants

If you’re a first-time or transfer student who has applied and been accepted for admission, you will be considered for academic scholarships. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters (usually, our students complete their degree in eight semesters).

If you’re a transfer student, your scholarship is based on your previous college GPA and other qualifications.

You could qualify for a $100,000 scholarship over four years. Academically successful high school seniors who display a strong talent for leadership, service, and a commitment to their faith and church are asked to participate at one of our two scholarship days where you will have a short interview and celebrate your successes. You may be eligible to compete.

DWU Transfer Award

Phi Theta Kappa Award

Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are eligible to receive $2,000 annually. Verification of Phi Theta Kappa chapter membership by a chapter adviser is required.

United Methodist Recognition Award

You must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Certification form required.

United Methodist GBHEM and the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships

Funded through the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. Applicants must have been an active member of The United Methodist Church for at least one year. These Methodist Scholarships do not automatically renew each year. For more information, please contact us.

Awards for both freshman and transfer students are determined by coach or director. You should be prepared to audition or provide video to help the coach or director evaluate you and determine your award amount.

Sign up to audition for the theater, band, or chorus

Apply for the Christian Leadership Award

Apply for an esports award

Contact your admissions counselor for more information about these awards.

Turn your love for design into a career. 

Dakota Wesleyan University’s Digital Media and Design department prepares aspiring professionals in the field of design, by coupling the latest design trends and technologies with the communication skills necessary to succeed professionally.

We strive to provide each student with real-world experience before graduation. Working with businesses and nonprofit organizations in the region, our students will work on real projects and will have authentic client-designer relationships. This special experience will provide students with essential skills that will enable them to be competitive in all levels of the industry and higher education.

• Deadline to Apply April 1st.
• Must be a High School Senior.
• Major in Digital Media & Design.

To apply go to; http://www.dwu.edu/powertodesign

See more about the digital media and design program at:
http://dwu.edu/digitalmediaanddesign
http://facebook.com/dwu.designs 
 

The Alumni Legacy Scholarship is available to new undergraduate degree-seeking students whose parent(s), legal guardian(s), or grandparent(s) have graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University. Scholarship are $500 per year and are renewable for up to 10 semesters. Please let the admissions office know if you are eligible.

The DWU Impact Scholarship is available for eligible students who intend to enrich our campus community through their academic and leadership gifts. Please ask your admissions counselor for more information.

If you have taken dual credit courses from Dakota Wesleyan University OR any other college, technical school, or community college you qualify for the Dual Credit Scholarship.

To be eligible:

You must enroll at DWU as a first-time, full-time freshman.
If you take dual credit courses from both Dakota Wesleyan and another higher education institution, you will solely receive the dual credit scholarship based on the DWU Dual Credit scholarship grid.