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Achievement Awards

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 and are based upon academic achievement through a combination of the student’s cumulative weighted high school GPA and standardized test scores of either the SAT or ACT. *  The SAT score that is used to issue each scholarship is based on the math and evidence-based reading and writing scores combined. In order to qualify for an Achievement Award, the student must be enrolled in a college preparatory curriculum. Waynesburg University reserves the right to recalculate grade point averages based on college preparatory curriculum. Students who are conditionally admitted to Waynesburg University are not eligible for these scholarships. For exact GPA and standardized test scores that are needed for each award contact the Office of Admissions at 800-225-7393 or admissions@waynesburg.edu.

Each scholarship is awarded for eight consecutive semesters on Waynesburg University’s main campus from the initial term for which the student has applied excluding summer school. Each scholarship amount is contingent upon housing residency status. Students who do NOT reside in University housing will receive a reduced award as indicated in the chart below (see Non-Resident Amount). Award amounts listed are annual amounts. Award amounts will be adjusted according to the chart below if a student’s residency status changes after initial enrollment. Award amounts will be pro-rated if the residency status change is shorter than an academic year. The pro-ration amount will be determined by the percentage of the year that the student completes as a resident/non-resident student and in accordance with the institutional policy related to Room Charges and Meal Plan. Scholarships are renewable as long as the student remains in good academic standing with the University. Athletic participation or ability is not considered in the awarding of scholarships and other financial aid.

If the student is enrolled in the 3/2 Engineering program, the award will not transfer to the other institution for the final years. If the student is enrolled in the 3/1 Marine Biology program, up to 50% of the annual award may be used toward payment at the other institution (fourth year only) based on the availability of institutional funds. The student should notify the Financial Aid Office by April 1 of the junior year of their intent to finish the Marine Biology program at another contracted institution.

Scholarship Name Non-Resident Amount Resident Amount
A.B. Miller Scholarship $12,000 $16,000
Presidential Honor Scholarship $10,000 $14,000
Waynesburg Honor Scholarship $8,000 $12,000
University Scholarship $5,000 $10,000

*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many applicants were unable to access the SAT/ACT. Those applicants were reviewed for an achievement award for the 2022-2023 academic year without SAT/ACT scores.