University-Sponsored Grants and Scholarships
UNIVERSITY-SPONSORED GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
Students applying for financial aid are automatically placed into consideration for University-sponsored grants and scholarships. University-sponsored grants and scholarships are available to returning students who have completed at least one semester at Woodbury. Funds are provided from available institutional resources, and therefore, are not transferable upon withdrawal from the University. Unless otherwise noted, students must maintain full-time status to remain eligible for these funds. In most cases, University-sponsored grants and scholarships are for tuition charges only. Unless specifically stated, these funds cannot be applied to housing costs. Recipients must meet the standards for satisfactory academic progress and other academic criteria as described within each award category.
The Woodbury University Grant is awarded to undergraduate students based upon demonstrated financial need. To qualify for this grant, students must enroll at least half-time. (Woodbury Grant funds are prorated for recipients enrolled less than full-time.) These awards are distributed during the fall and spring semesters and are applied toward tuition only. Recipients must meet the standards for satisfactory academic progress and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
The Presidential Merit Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students on the basis of academic standing and personal qualifications. Awards for freshman are $24,000.00 per year while awards for transfer students are $20,000 per year. Awards are applied toward tuition only and are renewable for up to four years (five years if enrolled in the Architecture program), beginning with the recipient's freshman year. Criteria for renewal include full-time status and maintenance of the required cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
The Dean Merit Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students on the basis of academic standing and personal qualifications. The award for freshman students is $20,000.00 per year while transfer students are awarded $18,000 per year. The awards is applied toward tuition only and is renewable for up to three or four additional years depending upon recipients’ academic programs and class standings at admission. Criteria for renewal include full-time status and maintenance of the required cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
The Woodbury International Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen or transfer students on the basis of academic standing and personal qualifications. The award ranges from $12,000-$24,000 per year for freshman students and $8,000-$20,000 per year for transfer students. The award is applied toward tuition only. The award is renewable for up to three or four additional years depending upon recipients’ academic programs and class standings at admission. Criteria for renewal include full-time status and maintenance of the required cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher.
The MBA Student Innovative Award is awarded to entering freshman and transfer MBA students in the amount of $22,000 for the entire program.
The Community College Scholarship is an institutional award in the amount of $1,000 that recognizes the relationship between community college counselors and students who select Woodbury for their baccalaureate study. The award is applied toward tuition only and recipients must enroll in a full-time academic load, achieve satisfactory academic progress, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
The High School Counselor Scholarship is an institutional award in the amount of $1,000 that recognizes the relationship between high school guidance counselors and students who plan to attend Woodbury University. The scholarship is applied toward tuition only and recipients must enroll in a full-time academic load, achieve satisfactory academic progress, and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Donor-Sponsored Scholarships: Woodbury University has several donor-sponsored scholarships. Scholarships, like grants, do not need to be paid back and are usually awarded to students who meet a combination of eligibility requirements, such as high academic achievement, financial need, class standing, or other criteria specified by the donor. Awards are made annually based on available funds.
In addition to the grants and scholarships mentioned above, there are Woodbury Integrated Student Experience (WISE) opportunities. For more information, please visit: https://woodbury.edu/student-life/living/student-living/wise/