Specialty Scholarships

Military Survivors Scholarship – Wilson College recognizes that many men and women have made the ultimate sacrifice during the operations in Iraq and Afghanistan in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Wilson will provide tuition scholarships to two full-time children or spouses of these soldiers (active duty, Guard or Reserve). The recipients of these scholarships must reside on campus and must meet the admissions requirements necessary for acceptance into the traditional undergraduate program. These awards will cover the full cost of tuition that is not otherwise met by any other educational benefits.

National Presbyterian College Scholarships – Awards made to students who are entering their first year in college at one of the participating colleges related to the Presbyterian Church (USA), such as Wilson. Applicants must be members of the Presbyterian Church (USA), demonstrate leadership, be open to a vocational discernment, have financial need and have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.5.   Awards range from $500 to $4,000 per academic year and are renewable. To apply for this national scholarship, complete the online application.  The application must be filed by May 15 of the student’s senior year in high school.

Twins and Triplets Scholarship – Wilson College offers a scholarship to one set of twins and one set of triplets annually. The scholarship is 45 percent of tuition for each student; students need to enroll full-time every semester. These scholarships cannot be combined with other merit or affiliation scholarships awarded by the College, with the exception of the Disert Award. Students may receive this scholarship for a maximum of four years as long as they maintain satisfactory academic progress as defined in the college catalog. Priority will be given to students who will reside on campus. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Fostering Independence Tuition Waiver Program - PA residents under the age of 26 who had been in foster care at age 16 or older may be eligible for full tuition.  Wilson College will pay any tuition charge not covered by other grants or scholarships.  Students must also apply for the PA Chafee Educational Grant.  This program was created by Act 16 of 2019.

Note: The combined total of merit, affiliation and specialty scholarships will not exceed tuition.