Undergraduate Scholarships & Grants

Enter with a cumulative GPA of 3.60 or higher at the most recent college attended full-time

Enter with a cumulative GPA between 3.30 - 3.59 at the most recent college attended full-time

Enter with a cumulative GPA between 3.00 - 3.29 at the most recent college attended full-time

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) members receive their academic merit award plus an extra $2,000, which is stackable and renewable.

Just share your PTK membership certificate with Admissions.

Awards are made each year to talented students who show promise in art.

Requirements:

• Satisfactory academic records and unusual proficiency in art.
• Art portfolio review with the art faculty.
• Pursuing a degree within the Department of Visual Arts:
  • Studio Art, B.A.
  • Visual Art Education, B.S.

These awards are renewable based on satisfactory achievement and good standing within the college.

Find out more at the art department website.

Awards are made each year to talented students who show promise in music ranging from $1,000 to $6,000.

There are 2 full-tuition scholarships awarded each year to the most skilled musicians who audition.

Scholarships are granted based on:

• Performance level
• Potential to succeed in the Music Department

These awards are renewable based on satisfactory academic and musical achievements along with good standing within the college.

Click here to learn more about audition requirements.

A grant of $1,000 is available upon application to students with financial need who are legally dependent children of parents employed in full-time Christian service.

Students whose mom or dad are alumni of Roberts Wesleyan University will receive a $1,000 scholarship each year.

Eligible students should mention in their application that their parents are graduates of the college. 

Young Life students can receive $4,000 over four years at Roberts Wesleyan University.

Full-time traditional undergraduate students who are active members in Young Life are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship for their first year (transfer students not eligible).

Any active member of Young Life who enrolls and completes the Young Life Leadership Training Course (a non-credit class during the fall semester), and after completion of the class, holds a leadership position either through Young Life or on Roberts' campus will receive $1,000 each year after their freshmen year. This can be renewable each year for up to three (3) academic years and can total $4,000 over four years.

The Young Life Leadership Training Course is open to both active members in Young Life and anyone else interested in the training course. Students must take the class during their first-year freshman or during a transfer student's first fall semester at Roberts.

All Black Scholar graduates will be awarded an additional $1,000 each year. This award is only for incoming freshmen.

The Black Scholars program is offered through the Urban League of Rochester. The program identifies Black Scholars from school districts in Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, and Wayne counties.

Eligible students should mention in their application that they are a Black Scholar recipient.

• Eligibility: For students who completed high school via homeschool (with or without dual enrollment)
• Award: $1,500/year (renewable up to 4 years)

This scholarship recognizes students formed through Christ-centered education who want to continue integrating faith and learning in college.

Eligibility: first-time, full-time undergraduate student accepted to Roberts who has attended a Christian high school for at least 2 years.

The high school must be accredited by one of the following (or equivalent):

• Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
• Christian Schools International (CSI)
• National Christian School Association (NCSA)
• Other regional or denominational bodies, such as NACCAP

Award: $1,500/year (renewable up to 4 years).