Scholarships

If you excel in academics, leadership, or the arts, you may be eligible for merit-based scholarships to help you pay for college. You may also qualify for some scholarships based on your financial need or if you are a member of an underrepresented community—these scholarships help build a more diverse and inclusive community at Edgewood College. The best thing about scholarships is that they don’t need to be repaid.

Scholarships for Freshmen

As an incoming freshman at Edgewood College, you may be eligible for scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.

Academic Scholarships

The following scholarships are based only on your high school cumulative grade point average (GPA). No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College. We automatically consider all admitted students for these renewable scholarships.

The Founder’s Scholarship

$25,000 per year
Awarded to students with a high school GPA of 3.9–4.0

The Trustees’ Scholarship

$23,000 per year
Awarded to students with a high school GPA between 3.7–3.89

The President’s Scholarship

$22,000 per year
Awarded to students with a high school GPA between 3.45–3.69

The Dean’s Scholarship

$20,000 per year
Awarded to students with a high school GPA between 3.0–3.44

The Access Scholarship

$17,000 per year
Awarded to students with a high school GPA of 2.99 or below

Alumni Award

$1,000 per year
Automatically awarded to admitted students whose parents or grandparents attended Edgewood College
No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College

Voyager Award

$2,000 per year
Automatically awarded to admitted students who live outside the state of Wisconsin
No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College

Henry J. Predolin Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is awarded to high achieving students with financial need who are interested in studying science, engineering, medicine, nursing, or business.

$4,000-$8,000 per year
Admitted students can apply for this competitive and renewable specialty award

For further details, please get in touch with our Admissions Office at admissions@edgewood.edu.

Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) scholarship awards between $5,000-$10,000 annually. To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

Be admitted into Edgewood College as a traditional incoming first-year student
Submit a scholarship application, and if selected, complete an interview
Come from a historically underrepresented group and graduate from a Wisconsin high school
Demonstrate financial need and leadership skills

Get More Info About ELP

Scholarships for Transfer Students

Transferring to Edgewood College from another school? You may qualify for a variety of scholarship awards from $1,000 up to $13,000.

Academic Scholarships

You’re eligible for transfer academic scholarships if you transfer to Edgewood College with 12 or more credits from an accredited institution and have a qualifying cumulative college grade point average (GPA). We automatically consider admitted students for this renewable scholarship. No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College.

Transfer Distinguished Scholarship

$13,000 per year
Must present a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or above in all college coursework

Transfer Excellence Scholarship

$11,000 per year
Must present a cumulative college GPA between 3.25–3.49 in all college coursework

Transfer Honor Scholarship

$9,000 per year
Must present a cumulative college GPA of 3.0–3.24 in all college coursework

Transfer Achievement Scholarship

$7,000 per year
Must present a cumulative college GPA of 2.5–2.99 in all college coursework

Alumni Award

$1,000 per year
Automatically awarded to admitted students whose parents or grandparents attended Edgewood College
No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College

Wisconsin Partnership Award

$2,000 per year
Automatically awarded to admitted transfer students who live within the state of Wisconsin
No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College

Transfer Opportunity Award

$2,000 per year
Automatically awarded to admitted students who live outside the state of Wisconsin
No application is required, though you must be enrolled full-time at Edgewood College

Henry J. Predolin Scholarship

This competitive scholarship is awarded to high achieving students with financial need who are interested in studying science, engineering, medicine, nursing, or business.

$6,000-$8,000 per year
Admitted students can apply for this competitive and renewable specialty award

For further details, please get in touch with our Admissions Office at admissions@edgewood.edu.

Outside Scholarship Resources

Not all scholarships are awarded through Edgewood College. Check out these databases to find outside scholarships that may be just right for you. If you have questions about these alternative opportunities, contact the scholarship’s host organization directly. Reminder: you should never need to pay to apply for an outside scholarship.

Scholarship Databases

More About Paying for College

We know cost is important to you, and it is for us, too. Keep in mind that most students pay a fraction of the total amount after scholarships and other financial aid are applied.

Tuition Costs

Feel confident in your investment in an Edgewood College education with a clear breakdown of tuition, housing, and meal costs.

Learn More About Tuition Costs

Grants and Loans

Most grants and loans are awarded based on your and your family’s financial nees. Grants do not need to be repaid, though loans do need to be repaid.

Learn More About Grants and Loans

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