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WPU Scholarships

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WPU Scholarships and Awards

All first-year and transfer student who applies and is accepted for admission at William Peace University will be considered for merit-based scholarships. These scholarships are renewable through a four-year period, provided that the student maintains a designated minimum grade point average.

Qualified students are awarded renewable Merit Scholarships of up to $17,000 every year. Scholarships are awarded based on weighted cumulative grade point average and the highest combined critical reading and math SAT/ACT scores.

William Peace University Presidential Scholarship
The William Peace University Presidential Scholarships are awarded to qualified students who have earned exceptional academic records. These students should also possess exemplary characteristics of leadership ability and/or special talents that would enable them to make significant contributions to campus life. These …show more content…

New students must meet all WPU admission requirements and be in the top 1/3 of their high school class. Priority will be given to students who demonstrate financial need. The scholarship is renewable for all three years provided the student maintains a “C” average (2.00) and maintains good social standing at WPU. The scholarship is available to both in and out-of-state students, with preference given to North Carolina residents.

Honors Scholarship
Students accepted into this program can be awarded the Honors Scholarship. Current students may petition to join the Honors Program with a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher after 15 credit hours. These scholarships are renewable for an additional three years of study at William Peace University, provided recipients remain in the Honors Program and maintain a “B” average (3.00).

Phi Theta Kappa Honor

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