Real costs, real aid, real outcomes: Making world-class education affordable with merit-based awards.
At The College of Wooster, every applicant is automatically considered for merit scholarships. In fact, 99% of our students receive some form of aid.
In addition to learning more about our generous merit awards–including a full tuition, 3/4, and 2/3 tuition award–below, we also invite students to share their exceptional talents with our team by applying for our interest-based scholarships. See our interest-based scholarship webpages below.
As a test-optional school, Wooster does not consider SAT or ACT scores in consideration of any merit-based scholarship.
NEW! Presidential Scholar
Full Tuition*
- Our most prestigious scholarship awards full tuition to students with impeccable academic records, demonstrated commitment to their communities, and clear evidence of ability to positively impact the Wooster community.
- To be considered for the Presidential Scholar Award, students must apply Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Early Action.
College Scholar
3/4 Tuition*
2/3 Tuition*
- Awarded to students with outstanding academic records and demonstrated potential to positively impact the Wooster community.
- To be considered for the College Scholar Award, students must apply Early Decision I, Early Decision II, or Early Action.
Dean's Scholar
$25,000 – $43,000
- Awarded to students based on their academic record as well as service and involvement.
- There is no separate scholarship application for the Dean’s Scholar Award. Selection is based on admissions application materials.
*Award amount based on 2025-26 tuition; actual amounts will be determined when The College officially sets tuition for the upcoming academic year. Award amounts are renewed at the same dollar amount as initially awarded upon admission. Only First-Year students are eligible.
The maximum annual amount of Wooster merit scholarships is capped at full tuition annually, and scholarships can be applied only to tuition charges. Prospective students may apply for more than one interest-based scholarship. The Presidential Scholar, College Scholar and Dean’s Scholar are mutually exclusive. The interest-based and performing arts scholarships are renewable when qualifications and criteria are met. Scholarship award amounts will be finalized prior to notification of admission.
Students who are eligible for and awarded a tuition benefit such as the Great Lakes College Association (GLCA) program, Wooster’s employee tuition remission, or Veteran’s Education Benefits may choose to apply for the merit scholarships noted above, but if awarded, the scholarship status will be honorary only.
Interest-based Scholarships
Interest-based scholarships at Wooster require a scholarship application in addition to the application for admission. Please see details about each scholarship’s selection process and important deadlines below.
Covenant Scholarships
Awards are made to incoming first-year students who are members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) who have demonstrated academic achievement and involvement in one’s community and church.
Covenant ScholarshipsModel UN Leadership Award
The Model UN Leadership Award, recognizes first-year applicants who demonstrate leadership and growth through their high school Model UN experiences and intend to continue to do so at Wooster.
Model UN Leadership AwardMusic Scholarships
Awarded to incoming first-year students during their senior year of high school (transfers are not eligible) on the basis of music performance skills demonstrated by the audition or compositional skills evidenced by written scores.
Music Scholarships
Scottish Arts Scholarships
The Scottish Arts Scholarship is awarded to first-year students (transfers are not eligible) on the basis of music performance skills demonstrated at the audition.
Scottish Arts ScholarshipsTheatre and Dance Scholarships
Awarded to first-year students (transfers not eligible) on the basis of acting, directing, playwriting, design and technology, stage management, or dance.
Theatre and Dance Scholarships
Early Decision applicants should complete their scholarship application by the November 1 Early Decision deadline. With the exception of the performing arts scholarships, we will send your scholarship decisions alongside your notification of admission. Performing arts scholarships require an audition process and notification date that will take place after the Early Decision deadline.
Additional Scholarships & Awards
Do you know a high school senior (or college transfer student) who would be a great match for Wooster? If so, we invite you to Refer A Scot for that student to receive a $500 textbook credit.
Learn more & Refer a ScotIn addition to our number of interest and performance-based scholarships, Wooster offers select departmental scholarships.
Check out Departmental ScholarshipsThe College of Wooster is a proud partner of SAGE Scholars, which encourages students to consider their college options early. Learn more below:
Check out SAGEThe College of Wooster is a proud sponsor of the National Merit Scholarship Program and provides a $2,000/year scholarship to National Merit Finalists who have been offered admission and have notified the National Merit Scholarship Corporation that Wooster is their first choice college. This scholarship value is in addition to other Wooster merit-based scholarships.