Scholarships

After you have been accepted at DWU, you will be automatically considered for academic scholarships. These are offered to full-time students, and most are renewable for up to 10 semesters. Usually, DWU students complete their degrees in eight semesters. 

Compete at Scholarship Days! You could qualify for a $100,000 scholarship over four years. Academically successful high school seniors who display a strong talent for leadership, service, and a commitment to their faith and church are invited to participate in one of our scholarship days. You may be eligible to compete. Visit the Scholarship Days page.

Phi Theta Kappa Award 

Members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society are eligible to receive $2,000 annually. Verification of Phi Theta Kappa chapter membership by a chapter adviser is required. 

If you have taken dual credit courses from Dakota Wesleyan University OR any other college, technical school, or community college you qualify for the Dual Credit Scholarship. 

To be eligible: 

• You must enroll at DWU as a first-time, full-time freshman. 

Want to go to college and focus soley on academics? Then talk to your admissions representative about the DWU Impact Scholarship!

The DWU Impact Scholarship is available to students who intend to enrich our campus community with a direct focus on academic and leadership gifts. If you are a rising leader, who isn't planning to play a sport or participate in music or theatre, than you may qualify for this scholarship. It's unique and can't be combined with other scholarships. But, most importantly, it rewards you for dedicating your time to your academics. 

United Methodist Recognition Awards

Earn a scholarship based on your local church membership. You must be a member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Certification form required.

United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation Scholarships  

Scholarships are funded through the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education and Ministry and the United Methodist Higher Education Foundation. Applicants must have been an active member of the United Methodist Church for at least one year. Scholarships do not automatically renew each year. For more information, visit United Methodist Higher Education Foundation website.

Apply for the Christian Leadership Award 

If you’re a high school senior, an award of up to $4,000, may be available if you demonstrate a strong commitment to youth leadership in your local church and commit to be active in student ministry at DWU. You are not required to be Methodist.

Visit the Christian Leadership Award form.

Ready to compete or perform? A scholarship may be waiting for you!

Interested in athletics? Complete a questionnaire to begin the recruitment process.

Sign up to audition for the theater, band, or chorus.

Apply for an esports award.

Awards are determined by each coach or director. You should be prepared to audition or provide a video to help the coach or director evaluate your performance and determine your award amount.

Scholarship for Digital Media & Design 

Turn your love for design into a reality with the Power to Design Scholarship. High school students interested in majoring in Digital Media and Design are encouraged to apply for this unique scholarship opportunity.  

Qualifications:    

• Must be a high school senior and plan to major in Digital Media & Design 
• Deadline to apply is April 1 

To apply, complete the Power to Design Scholarship Form:

Scholarship for Alumni Families

The Alumni Family Scholarship is available to new undergraduate degree-seeking students whose parent(s), legal guardian(s), or grandparent(s) have graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University. Scholarships are $500 per year and are renewable for up to 10 semesters.  

Let your admissions counselor know if you qualify for the Alumni Family Scholarship.  

There are many opportunities for scholarships through organizations and resources beyond Dakota Wesleyan University.  

• Big Future College Board Scholarship Search 
• Career OneStop  
• Citizens Bank Scholarship
• College Ave Student Loan 
• College Ave Monthly Scholarship
• Cortrust Scholarship
• Education USA
• Fastweb
• Go College
• Hispanic Scholarship Fund
• LifeServe Scholarship
• Native Forward Scholarship Fund
• Point Foundation Scholarship
• Sallie Mae Scholarship
• Scholarships360
• Scholaroo
• Scholly Search Engine
• Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation Scholarship
• SoFi Scholarship Search Tool
• South Dakota Bankers Foundation Scholarship
• South Dakota Critical Teaching Needs Scholarship
• South Dakota - Dakota Corps Scholarship
• South Dakota Freedom Scholarship
• South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship 
• The American Indian Graduate Center (AIGC)  
• The Sallie Mae Fund/Thurgood Marshall College Fund
• Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund
• Tuition Funding Sources
• United Negro College Fund Scholarship
• U.S. Dept. of Labor
• Witzleben Scholarship