Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

• Open to: full-time, undergraduate, day students
• How to apply: incoming students are automatically considered for academic scholarships just by applying
• Scholarship amount: The total average merit scholarship for freshmen over four year is $100,000. The scholarship is limited to eight full-time semesters, is applicable to tuition charges only, and is reviewed annually. The average merit scholarship for transfer applicants is $14,000 per academic year. 

Merit scholarships for first-year students are based on academic performance in high school and the strength of your high school's curriculum. Merit scholarships for transfer students are based on cumulative college grade point average (from all institutions attended). Phi Theta Kappa honor society members are eligible for additional scholarship.

Maintaining Merit Scholarships: In order to maintain a merit scholarship, students must progress toward the completion of their program of study at a rate that will ensure graduation is a reasonable length of time, both quantitatively (credit hours) and qualitatively (grades) while maintaining full-time, undergraduate, day status. 

• Open to: undergraduate first year students accepted into the The Honors Program in General Education
• How to apply: no separate application is required to be considered, students are invited to join The Honor's Program in General Education based on their high school academic performance
• Scholarship amount: up to $2,000 per year for up to 4 years

Learn more about The Honors Program in General Education 

• Open to: Community college transfer students who are part of the Phi Theta Kappa honors society and who are interested in pursuing a full-time, undergraduate, day program.
• How to apply: Students must submit proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership during application process
• Scholarship amount: $2,000/year in addition to all other merit scholarships awarded

• Open to: undergraduate students
• How to apply: submit a Music Scholarship application
• Virtual audition requirements:
  1. Participate in a short Zoom interview with Dr. Iain Moyer, Director of Athletic Bands.
  2. Email imoyer@widener.edu a YouTube link of a Band performance you have participated in.
  3. Dr. Moyer will reach out to your Band Director via email for a short recommendation.
• Scholarship amount: $2,000 - $3,000, renewable each year 

Maintaining Music Scholarships: Students are expected to participate in band and wind ensemble, and take private lessons.

• Open to: undergraduate students
• How to apply: submit a Color Guard Scholarship application
• Virtual audition requirements:
  1. Participate in a short Zoom interview with Dr. Iain Moyer, Director of Athletic Bands.
  2. Email imoyer@widener.edu a YouTube link of a Band performance you have participated in.
  3. Dr. Moyer will reach out to your Band Director via email for a short recommendation.
• Scholarship amount: $1,250 fall semester, renewable each year 

• Open to: incoming new undergraduate students
• How to apply: submit an Esports Scholarship Application for consideration
• Interview requirements: Short interviews are required in order to be eligible for the scholarship. Please schedule an appoint with Devin Hartnett, Esports Coach at dhartnett@widener.edu. Interviews can be held on campus. If you cannot make it to campus, you may also request a remote interview with Coach Hartnett. 
• Scholarship amount: $1,000 - $5,000, can be renewed each year if criteria are met

• Open to: Undergraduate students
• How to apply: Each year, the application is open from early January to February 15.
  • Cover letter (one-page, single-spaced): We want to get to know you. Why are you applying to the program and what makes you an ideal candidate based on your experiences, skill sets, and passions?
  • Resume (one-page): Be sure to include your contact information, activities, awards, and community service experience. 
• Scholarship amount: $5,000 awarded annually

Scholarships are awarded to students who participate in the Bonner Leaders (Presidential Service Corps) program. Recipients not only graduate with a degree, but also benefit from transferrable workforce skills including 4 years of work experience in the nonprofit sector, intensive leadership training, and a drive to make an impact in our local to global communities.

The Bonner Leaders in the program commit to 250 hours of internship-level community service per year and participate in training and enrichment activities. They also participate in customized, experiential learning opportunities designed to make them stand out as civic leaders, social justice agents and active global citizens.

This opportunity is made possible through a partnership between Widener University and the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. 

The PSC Bonner program provided Michael Dixon '17 with the vehicle to serve his community and build skills he would carry into life and career.

Learn more about civic engagement at Widener

• Open to: Incoming freshmen who are graduating from a Philadelphia high school who hold at least a 3.0 GPA, actively participate in school and community volunteer extracurricular activities, and demonstrate financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of $0-$25,000. High schools that are partners with The Maguire Foundation will be prioritized. This application will open in early 2022. 
• How to apply: Submit the FAFSA and list Widener University, as well as complete a Maguire Foundation Scholarship Application. Applicants for this scholarship must have their FAFSA submitted by March 1, 2022. If you have questions or concerns, please contact LaShanda Patton, Assistant Director of Civic Engagement, at lapatton@widener.edu. 
• Scholarship amount: $5,000 per year for a total of eight consecutive semesters. 

The Maguire Foundation provides scholarship awards to up to three incoming Widener freshmen. 

Scholarships for Military Members & Their Families

As the former Pennsylvania Military Academy (PMC), Widener University supports active and fallen military members and their families by offering several scholarships and other financial aid opportunities. 

View financial aid for military members and veterans

Army ROTC Scholarships & Other Financial Benefits

Cadets in the ROTC program are given the opportunity to have a significant portion of their education paid for through scholarships. If eligible, the scholarship program has numerous benefits for cadets including room and board, a monthly stipend, and more.

Learn More About ROTC Scholarships & Benefits

Widener offers many scholarship opportunities to undergraduate international students including the #YouAreWelcomeHere scholarship and other exclusive scholarships. 

Learn More About International Scholarships 

International undergraduate students can also apply for specialty and talent-based scholarships, including:

• Honors Program Scholarships
• Presidential Service Corp (PSC)/Bonner Leader Scholarships
• Band Scholarships — Music & Color Guard
• eSports Scholarships

• Open to: students from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who received a High School Leadership award who have enrolled at Widener as a first year student
• How to apply: students are nominated by their high school principal or administrator
• Scholarship amount: Total awarded over four years is $20,000

The High School Leadership Awards program recognizes the region's best and brightest future leaders. If an award recipient enrolls as an undergraduate student at Widener they will automatically receive the scholarship and be included in the apogee scholars program managed by the Oskin Leadership Institute.

City Year is proud to partner with Widener University, offering a $5,000 Presidential Service Corps / Bonner Leader Program scholarship plus a Segal Education Award match. Scholarships are awarded to City Year corps members and alumni for at least one year of service and City Year staff members employed for at least two years. Applicants will be considered for additional merit-based awards depending on the applicant's academic strength.

Interested students can visit our Partnership page on City Year's website for additional information.