WSU students are eligible for a number of scholarships

Academic Scholarships

Winona State offers world-class education with the tremendous value of public university cost. In addition to a variety of forms of financial aid, WSU students may be eligible for a number of academic scholarships.  All applicants are automatically considered for academic awards, so there is no extra paperwork to complete. Because of our growth as a first-choice, we urge scholarship students to apply before December 15.

Freshman Scholarships

*(Renewable for sophomore, junior, senior years based on college gpa. WSU assesses at the end of the academic year for renewal of scholarship.   Students may use the summer term immediately after the academic year to repair a gpa back to 3.5 after consultation with the Director of Admissions about the situation.  A scholarship is not reinstated if the “repair” back to 3.5 happens after that time.)

Outstanding Academic Honor Awards ($3,500) *
 

  • Top 5% of graduating class
  • 32 ACT

WSU Foundation Board Scholarships ($4,000) *
 

  • Top 5% of graduating class
  • 28 ACT
  • Essay & interview - eligible students get invitation to apply

Presidential Honor Scholarships ($1,000-2,500) *
 

  • Top 5% of graduating class and 28 ACT -- $2,500
  • Top 10% and 27 ACT -- $1,500
  • Top 15% and 26 ACT -- $1,000
  • Top 50% and 28 ACT -- $1,000
  • First or second in graduating class and 21 ACT -- $1,000

Academic Awards ($300-$500)
 

  • Top 20% of graduating class and 21 ACT -- $300
  • Top 50% of graduating class and 24 ACT -- $300
  • Top 20% of graduating class and 24 ACT -- $500
  • Must be a Minnesota or Wisconsin resident

 

Freshman and Transfer Scholarships

Alumni Society ($1,000)
 

  • Child, grandchild, brother, sister, or ward of WSU graduate
  • Essay and interview required
  • Limited number given each year

Cultural Diversity ($350-$2,000)
 

  • Academic potential

Music, Art, Theatre ($300-$3,000)
 

  • Based on audition
  • Contact department for further information

Intercollegiate Athletics 
 

  • Based on athletic ability
  • Contact WSU coach for information

Unrestricted Scholarships ($100-$250)
 

  • Financial need/academic potential
  • Complete FAFSA to qualify


Resident Tuition Scholarship -- for new freshmen or transfer students from Illinois, Iowa or other non-reciprocity states *
Non-resident, non-reciprocity students in the top 15% of their graduating class or an ACT of 25 or greater will pay the resident rates rather than the non-resident rates. This award may be viewed as a $4,470 scholarship that is renewable based upon the maintenance of a 3.0 or above GPA. If you are a transfer student with 24 hours or more of transferable coursework, you will be awarded a Resident Tuition Scholarship if your cumulative college GPA is 3.25 or higher.

Transfer Student Scholarships
Transfer Scholarship
Awarded each fall and spring semester. You must have completed 30 semester credits (at the time you apply) from another institution with a cumulative GPA of 3.35 or higher. Various academic disciplines also offer additional scholarships for transfer students; please contact your department to learn of any funding opportunities.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship ($1000 renewable) *
Awarded to transfer students who have a community college academic record of 3.5 GPA or higher, are a member of Phi Theta Kappa, and have completed an associates degree and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum.