Academic Scholarships

Winona awards more than a half-million dollars annually in academic scholarships to highly qualified students. These prestigious awards, which can amount to as much as $3,500 each, are based on academic merit and potential. All Winona applicants are automatically considered for the academic achievement scholarships. This means there is no extra paperwork to complete - and you will be guaranteed the money for which you qualify.

The Office of Admissions urges all students, especially those eligible for academic scholarships, to apply as early as possible this fall or by the absolute latest, December 1st. While applications for admission will be received after this date, qualified students will be accepted on a space-available basis.

Academic Achievement Awards

Over 400 Academic Achievement Awards are given every year.

Outstanding Academic  Honor  Awards *  $3500

Top 5% of graduating class with an ACT of 32

WSU Foundation Board Scholarships * $4000

Top 5% of graduating class with an ACT of 28, essay, and interview required

Presidential Honor Scholarships*
Top 5% of graduating class with an ACT of 28: $2500
Top 10% of graduating class with an ACT of 27: $1500
Top 15% of graduating class with an ACT of 26: $1000

* renewable based on a 3.5 GPA

Academic Awards $300-$500
Top 20% of graduating class and ACT score of 21: $300

Top 50% of graduating class and ACT score of 24: $300

Top 20% of graduating class and ACT score of 24: $500

Must be a Minnesota or Wisconsin resident.

Special Talent and Interest Awards

Alumni Society - $1000
Child, grandchild, brother, sister, or ward of a WSU graduate (essay and interview required, limited number given each year)

Cultural Diversity $350-$2000
Academic potential

Music, Art, Forensics, Theatre $300-$800
Audition

Varsity Athletics varies
Athletic Ability

Unrestricted $100-$250
Financial need/academic potential - must complete the FAFSA

Resident Tuition Scholarship

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 $4,540 scholarship that is renewable based upon the maintenance of a 3. or above GPA.