Leadership Awards. Throughout the years Wesleyan graduates have proven to be leaders in their chosen professions and communities. Each year the College recognizes students with proven records of leadership and service to others with leadership awards. These awards vary in value from $1,000-$3,000 per year, and are renewable according to the stipulations described in the scholarship statement of understanding.
Peyton Anderson Scholarship. This full tuition, room, and board scholarship recognizes outstanding female students from Georgia who are committed to becoming teachers in grades K-12 in a Central Georgia public school system. One-fifth of the scholarship is awarded as a loan that can be forgiven at 20 percent per year over a consecutive five-year period if the recipient is teaching within the designated Middle Georgia area (Bibb County and its contiguous counties). Eligible candidates must complete a scholarship application, and have a minimum of a 3.1 grade point average on a 4.0 scale and an 1100 SAT. One scholarship is awarded each year. Preference is given to applicants from Middle Georgia. The scholarship is renewable according to the stipulations cited in the scholarship statement of understanding.
Margaret A Pitts Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to United Methodist students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership along with a commitment to faith and community service. Recipients must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and an SAT of 1000 or ACT of 23. For consideration, students must submit certification of church membership from their pastor and provide a letter of support from a service agency to document service activities. The scholarship is renewable for a maximum of eight semesters and remains in good academic standing as determined in the Statement of Understanding. Candidates should plan to participate in Scholarship Day. Applications are available through the Office of Admission. Alumnae Grants. Daughters and granddaughters of Wesleyan alumnae are eligible for the Alumnae Grant, which ranges from $100 to 20 percent of the student’s tuition, unless a student has already received a scholarship of any type that is valued at 20 percent or more of tuition. A student may not receive the ministerial or family award in addition to the alumnae award. Family Grants. Family Grants are given to one student when two students from the same household (sisters or mother and daughter) attend Wesleyan concurrently. The family grant ranges from $100 to 20 percent of tuition, unless a student has already received a scholarship of any type that is valued at 20 percent or more of tuition. A student may not receive the ministerial or alumnae award in addition to the family grant.
Ministerial Grants. Dependent daughters and spouses of United Methodist ministers are eligible to receive a grant for each year of attendance at Wesleyan. The ministerial grant ranges from $100 to 20 percent of tuition, unless a student has already received a scholarship of any type that is valued at 20 percent or more of tuition. A student may not receive the alumnae or family awards in addition to the ministerial scholarship.
Methodist Scholarship Award. This scholarship is awarded to all students who are active members of The United Methodist Church. If a student’s United Methodist church agrees to give her a scholarship, Wesleyan College will use this award to match that scholarship for each year it is awarded.
United Methodist Scholarships. The United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and The United Methodist Higher Education Foundation award scholarships to United Methodist students attending Wesleyan. Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000 per year and are for one year only. Awards may be renewed based upon application. Wesleyan College Student Employment. Each year Wesleyan employs a number of students. This College employment program is designed similarly to the federal work-study program. While not limited to students with demonstrated financial need, this program gives first preference to students who have demonstrated financial need or who offer special work skills.
225