Higher education is an investment in your future. At WBU, we maximize your return on that investment in many ways, starting with a strong financial aid plan custom-tailored to you.
Funding your education is a universal challenge, certainly, but our Office of Financial Aid is a godsend. Nobody knows the ins and outs and pros and cons of all the financial aid options better. If you want to attend WBU but aren’t sure how to pay for it, you’re not alone. Nearly 99 percent of our students receive financial aid. We can help you make it possible!
University Grant (ACT 18-19): $5,000 per year
Dean’s Scholarship (ACT 20-23): $8,000 per year
President’s Scholarship (ACT 24-27): $10,000 per year
Founders’ Scholarship (ACT 28 and above): $12,000 per year
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Transfer Grant (College GPA 2.0-2.49): $3,000 per year
Excellence Scholarship (College GPA 2.5-2.99): $6,000 per year
Summit Scholarship (College GPA 3.0 or higher): $8,000 per year
Phi Theta Kappa (For members of Phi Theta Kappa): $1,000 per year
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Church Matching Scholarship – Williams will match contributions up to $3,500 per year from the student’s church
Acteens Scholarship – Amount Varies
Baptist Associational Scholarship – $500 per year and is offered for one year only
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
ARKANSAS SCHOLARSHIPS
Take advantage of the Arkansas online universal application by going to www.adhe.edu and selecting the YOUniversal icon. This universal application serves as the online application for Arkansas state-funded financial aid. With this application, you can search and apply for scholarships and grants, create your account, check your status and receive notices through email and manage your account 24/7. To the right is a list of scholarship programs and grant opportunities that you can apply for through the YOUniversal application.
ARKANSAS ACADEMIC CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Students must complete the FAFSA form, but there is no income requirement for this scholarship. Amounts are subject to change. Visit https://scholarships.adhe.edu/scholarships-and-programs/high-school/.
GOVERNOR’S DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP OR NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT FINALIST OR NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST
A limited number of Arkansas residents receive this scholarship. Visit https://scholarships.adhe.edu/scholarships/detail/governors-distinguished-scholarship.
HAMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Hammons Charitable Foundation Scholarship was established in memory of Mr. and Mrs. O.P. Hammons by their son, Dr. Edward P. Hammons. Freshmen or sophomores from eastern Arkansas or western Tennessee who are active members of a Southern Baptist church are eligible to apply. The application is available at www.abf.org.
Family and Child Scholarship – Assures the recipient of a full tuition, fees, resident hall semi-private room and board award through a combination of federal, state, and private funds
Awarded to single students from the Arkansas Baptist Family and Child Care Services.
The Family and Child Care Agency provides books and a personal expenses allowance.
Must maintain a 2.0 GPA.
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Take advantage of federal student aid by going to www.studentaid.gov
Lawrence County Scholarship – $1,000 per year
Designated to high school seniors who graduate from one of the four schools in Lawrence County.
One scholarship awarded per high school every year.
Awards determined by the Financial Aid Office.
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Legacy Scholarship – $1,000 per year
Awarded to students who have at least one parent who attended Williams
*The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Missionary Dependent Scholarship – Valued at 50% of tuition and general fees and is renewable based on continuation of the TCK College Allowance from the IMB and satisfactory academic progress at Williams
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Pastoral Ministry Scholarship
Additional information is available at: http://www.abf.org/scholarships/.
Williams Singers Scholarship – $2,000 per year
Music Talentship Scholarship – $3,000 per year
Music Accompanying Scholarship – $4,000 per year
Concert Band Scholarship – Amounts vary
Worship Band Scholarship –$2,000 per year
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Williams offers a number of private scholarships.
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
SBC Ministerial Dependent Scholarship – 50% tuition OR $1,000 per year stacked with an institutional scholarship whichever is greater
*The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Student Ambassador Scholarship – Designated by the Office of Institutional Advancement
Students serve as campus hosts
* The FAFSA must be completed in order for the student to be eligible for institutional scholarships. If you have an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the FAFSA, please contact the WBU Financial Aid Office.
Williams Baptist University offers a variety of scholarships related to merit, athletics, performing arts, region, church affiliation, and previous Williams affiliation. We will also accept al external scholarships to support our students as they pursue future academic excellence. The FAFSA score will determine opportunities for additional grants, work-study eligibility, and student loans.
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