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Competitive Merit Scholarship Programs

The following scholarships are awarded to new students enrolling in August 2022 as first-time freshmen and who have graduated from high school in 2022. Students who are conditionally admitted to Waynesburg University are not eligible for these scholarships. Students applying for the scholarships below must complete the Competitive Merit Scholarship Application prior to the application deadline. Recipients of each award must interview with the Scholarship Committee.

Founders Scholarship

Each year, five high school students will be selected to receive a four-year scholarship while attending Waynesburg University, which pays tuition and fees.  To be eligible, students must have at least a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (3.75 cumulative grade point average for students not submitting test scores), a 1200 or higher SAT score, be a first-year student admitted to Waynesburg University for the upcoming fall semester, and intend to reside on campus the entire duration of their undergraduate enrollment.  A separate application and interview are required for consideration.

Waynesburg Christian Life Scholarship

Each year, up to four incoming freshmen will be selected to receive the Waynesburg Christian Life Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes students that have a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and that they are involved in the life of a local church as they grow in faith. The Waynesburg Christian Life Scholarship is $1,000 per year. To be eligible, students must be an accepted first-year student at Waynesburg University, GPA of at least 3.25 to qualify, complete the scholarship application, including one letter of recommendation from a pastor or staff member from within their church. The scholarship is renewable annually for up to four years of full-time undergraduate enrollment as students display active participation in leadership roles on campus and as they use their gifts and leadership abilities to impact the local church, consistent participation in the provided mentorship and learning opportunities and maintaining a GPA of 3.00 at the end of each academic year.

Stover Scholarship

Stover Scholarships in Constitutional Studies and Moral Leadership are granted to distinguished incoming students who have a passionate interest in creatively transforming the ethical state of the polis, bringing insights from the U.S. Constitution’s Founding Era and Christianity to bear in the contemporary public square. The program includes classes, discussions, lectures, and real-world experiences designed to develop leaders who will positively impact the direction of American politics and law.  Stover Scholars receive a scholarship of $5,000 per year to apply toward tuition, up to an additional $500 to offset the cost of conferences, and up to $1,000 to defray the cost of an internship. Successful applicants have a demonstrated interest in framing society’s ethical, legal, and economic debates, a minimum 3.50 cumulative GPA, commensurately high SAT or ACT scores, and conceptual leadership experience. Stover Scholars are required to take certain specified courses, actively participate in regular luncheons and discussions, scheduled activities and trips, and maintain a cumulative university GPA of 3.00.  For a more complete description of all policies and procedures in the Stover Scholars program, please refer to the current Stover Scholars’ Program Guide.

Waynesburg University Bonner Scholars Program

This program is supported by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc., a national philanthropic organization based in Princeton, New Jersey. Waynesburg Bonner Scholarships are annual awards of $3,000 - $4,500, renewable for four consecutive years, based on the fulfillment of program requirements. Students who are selected for the program will receive several forms of financial assistance, including grants. Bonner Scholars are expected to participate in community service for an average of ten hours a week during the academic year, participate in a service program two summers for a minimum of seven weeks, and participate in the enrichment and orientation activities of the program. Waynesburg University Bonner Scholarships are awarded to students who meet specific academic and financial need criteria and who have demonstrated commitment to community service.  Fifteen students are selected for this award annually.

Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship

The Entrepreneurial Leadership program is seeking innovative students to become part of their scholar's program. The program is open to students who are majoring or minoring in Entrepreneurial Leadership. Selected students will become part of a cohort that will act as student ambassadors for entrepreneurship on campus, they will serve as advisors for the eHIVE to develop and deliver programming under the direction of the eHIVE director. Each scholar will be required to commit up to 3 hours per week during each semester to the eHIVE and Entrepreneurial Leadership program. This scholarship is renewable for four years of undergraduate enrollment on main campus, so long as funding remains available, and the student remains in good standing with the eHIVE director.