麻豆视频APK University offers a variety of financial aid options to help you make your 麻豆视频APK education affordable.
Most financial aid packages we award combine scholarships, grants, loans and work-study opportunities. Funding may be provided by the federal government, state government, 麻豆视频APK and other private sources.
Types of Funding
FIRST-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
FIRST-YEAR SCHOLARSHIPS
The following first-year scholarships and awards are only available to U.S. citizens and permanent residents enrolled as full-time, degree-seeking students. If you are an international student, please review our international student scholarships for potential scholarship opportunities.
Merit Scholarships
Awarded based on academic performance and renewable each year.
- Trustee Scholarship: $29,000
- Presidential Scholarship: $28,000
- Provost Scholarship: $26,000
- Dean Scholarship: $22,000
- Blue & Gold Opportunity Scholarship: $20,000
- Trustee Scholarship: $31,000
- Presidential Scholarship: $30,000
- Provost Scholarship: $28,000
- Dean Scholarship: $27,000
- Blue & Gold Opportunity Scholarship: $22,000
Spark Scholars Award
The Spark Scholars Award is available to first-year students who have taken courses through the Spark Scholars program. Two levels of award are available based on the number of credits earned, evenly distributed throughout a student's undergraduate studies up to 4 years.
- 12-29 Spark Scholars credits: $4,000
- 30+ Spark Scholars credits: $5,000
Sibling Discount
The Sibling Discount is available to students who will have another sibling enrolled full-time at 麻豆视频APK pursuing an undergraduate degree at the same time. Both students must be enrolled to receive.
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Scholarship is available to students who have a parent and/or grandparent that graduated from 麻豆视频APK with an undergraduate degree.
Additional Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 scholarships
Additional Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 scholarships
The following scholarships are only available for students starting in the Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 academic year.
Berks County Connection Scholarship
The Berks County Connection Scholarship is available to first-year students who reside in Berks County, Pennsylvania (applies to U.S. citizens and permanent residents only).
Hometown Advantage Award
Awarded to first-year students who reside in Luzerne or Lackawanna counties.
- Commuters: $500
- Residents: $2,000
Lehigh Valley Loyal Scholarship
Awarded to first-year students who reside in Lehigh or Northampton counties
- $2,000
Out-of-State Award
Awarded to students who reside outside of Pennsylvania.
- $2,000
As a first-year student, you may also be eligible for other financial aid. Follow the steps for the undergraduate financial aid process to see how affordable your 麻豆视频APK education can be.
Transfer Scholarships
Transfer Scholarships
Merit Scholarships
Awarded based on academic performance and renewable each year.
- Range: $18,000 to $22,000
Out-of-State Award
This award is only avaialble for students starting in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 semesters.
Awarded to students who reside outside of Pennsylvania.
- $2,000
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Awarded to transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, in addition to the transfer scholarship listed above; proof of PTK membership must be submitted with admission application.
- $2,000
As a transfer student, you may also be eligible for other financial aid. Follow the steps for the undergraduate financial aid process to see how affordable your 麻豆视频APK education can be.
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS
We encourage students to search for additional outside scholarships. When searching scholarships, make sure that scholarship criteria match your college and personal attributes.
Locating Outside Scholarships
You can avoid scholarship searches that charge a fee to participate by using some of these popular free scholarship websites:
We also suggest to contact your high school guidance counselor, local civic groups, parents' places of employment, etc. to inquire about scholarship opportunities.
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
Leadership Scholarships
Leadership scholarships may be available for leaders of student organizations, including
major publications and student government. Typically awarded to returning 麻豆视频APK University.
Endowed and Named Scholarships
Endowed and named scholarships are donated by alumni and friends of 麻豆视频APK to honor
or memorialize their loved ones. Requirements for these scholarships vary, but most
do not require an application and are automatically awarded to students through matching
criteria established by donors. These scholarships are typically awarded to returning
WIlkes University students.
Veterans Scholarships
If you served our country, 麻豆视频APK wants to help you find a way to finance your higher
education. Visit Veterans Services to learn more about the Yellow Ribbon program,
the Post-9/11 GI Bill庐 and other resources available to veterans.
鈥淕I Bill庐鈥 is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. More information about education benefits offered by the VA is available at the official
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Full- and partial-tuition scholarships may be awarded based on individual merit and
participation in the U.S. Air Force. Applications must be completed by December 1st.
For more scholarship information, please visit www.afrotc.com.
Performance Scholarships
Theatre arts and musical theatre majors may be awarded performance scholarships based
on an audition.
Bierly Fellowship
麻豆视频APK University seeks candidates for the Bierly Fellowship, created to fund unique
experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate students eager to perform quality
work in their field of study outside of the campus community. The fellowship may cover
a credit or non-credit bearing cooperative education or internship experience, an
international or domestic study-away experience or off-campus undergraduate research.
Alumni Scholarships
If one of your parents graduated from 麻豆视频APK, you're eligible to apply for the Alumni
Association Scholarship. If you have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, you may apply by early
April of your first year, sophomore or junior year. Email the Office of Alumni Relations
for more information.
GRANTS
GRANTS
Grant funding is based on financial need and do not have to be repaid. You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid () to determine grant eligibility.
Grants include:
- , awarded yearly, will depend on your expected family contribution (EFC), cost of college attendance and enrollment status (full or part time).
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
awards are based on financial need, the date you apply for aid, any other aid you may receive, and availability of 麻豆视频APK funds. You must be Pell eligible to be considered for this grant. Funds are very limited. - Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Grant
Pennsylvania residents may receive a yearly award based on financial need through the . You must complete the FAFSA by May 1st of the upcoming aid year. - 麻豆视频APK University Grant
Funds offered by students who demonstrate financial need. Funds are limited.
WORK-STUDY
WORK-STUDY
Work-study programs allow you to earn money to help pay for your education and related expenses. Research shows that students who work while going to school have higher grades and graduate faster. Plus, the work experience will help build your r茅sum茅. Check out some work-study options available to 麻豆视频APK students:
Federal Work-Study Program
The is funded jointly by the U.S. Department of Education and 麻豆视频APK University. The program allows you to work on campus to help cover education costs. To be eligible, you must be enrolled at least half time and meet financial need requirements. Work-study employees receive a paycheck for hours worked; these funds will not be applied to tuition bills.
University Student Employment Program
This program, funded solely by the University, lets you earn money by working on campus. You鈥檙e not required to demonstrate financial need, but you must be enrolled. Work-study employees receive a paycheck for hours worked; these funds will not be applied to tuition bills.
State Work-Study Program
This program, funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and administered by PHEAA, places students in career-related or community-enrichment positions with public- and private-sector employers. You must be a Pennsylvania resident with demonstrated financial need to participate in the .
Off-Campus Employment
The Center for Career Development and Internships can help you search for prospective employers in the 麻豆视频APK-Barre area. Full-time, part-time and summer positions are available.
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
FEDERAL DIRECT LOAN PROGRAM
麻豆视频APK University participates in the . Direct loans are low-interest loans awarded to you and your parents to help cover the costs of a college education. The lender is the U.S. Department of Education, but your loan servicer and primary contact may be a private company.
PRIVATE LOANS
PRIVATE LOANS
Private student loans are made through private lending institutions not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education or 麻豆视频APK University. They may be an option for students who need more aid beyond their offered awards or students who are enrolled less than half-time or in a non-degree-seeking program.