All students who apply for admission are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships starting at $22,000 per year. These scholarships are awarded in recognition of academic achievement based on cumulative GPA, SAT or ACT scores (unless you are applying test optional), and course selection (based on what is available at your school.) Merit scholarships are awarded at the time of admission.

Merit scholarships may be stacked with other forms of financial aid such as need-based grants, low-interest loans, competitive scholarships and student employment.

Willamette students must be enrolled full-time each semester in order to be eligible for a merit scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT REQUIREMENTS
Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students Starting at $22,000 Students who apply for admission as first-year applicants will be considered for these awards. While consideration is primarily placed on academic performance, all elements of a student’s application are taken into consideration.
Transfer Merit Scholarship Starting at $22,000 Transfer students who apply for admission will be considered for these awards. Primary consideration for these awards will be the student’s cumulative GPA from all college credit attempted.
Phi Theta Kappa $2,000 Awarded upon admission to transfer applicants who are active members of Phi Theta Kappa. Can be stacked with a Willamette merit scholarship award.
BPA High School Science Bowl $1,500 Awarded upon admission to qualifying members of Science Bowl winning teams. Can be stacked with a Willamette merit scholarship award.

Other Merit-Based Scholarships

Other merit-based scholarships are awarded in partnership with community organizations or in recognition of nationally competitive scholar designations. Applicants will be reviewed for eligibility in partnership programs including, but not limited to:

Merit Scholarship Renewals

All Willamette Merit Scholarships are available for a maximum of eight semesters, or until the student’s graduation requirements are completed, whichever comes first. Funds will be renewed automatically each year provided the student continues to make satisfactory academic progress toward completion of their degree (minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and completion of full-time enrollment each semester). Scholarship amounts will not increase from year to year. They will be renewed for students at the same amount each year, regardless of changes in costs for tuition, fees, room, board, etc. Learn more about renewal requirements.

Willamette University

Office of Financial Aid

Address
1st Floor Waller Hall
900 State Street
Salem Oregon 97301 U.S.A.
Phone
503-370-6273 voice
877-744-3736 toll free

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