Every student admitted to the Wilkes Honors College is awarded a merit-based scholarship.
Most of these awards are made at the time of admission and are based on a review of the application materials. Refer to the table below for details. Questions concerning these awards may be directed to the Office of Admissions. See also our Financial Aid/Scholarships page.

SCHOLARSHIP		MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS		ANNUAL AWARD*
Henry Morrison Flagler Scholarship		Download & submit nomination form and essay in addition to the complete Wilkes Honors College admissions application package. (nomination form in pdf format--a free Acrobat Reader may be downloaded from Adobe) . More information is available online. For incoming Freshman only.		Exceeds $55,000 over four years.
National Science Foundation Science Scholarships		Must be a Biology or Chemistry Major, and have financial need. Students must fill out a FAFSA form, online at www.FAFSA.ed.gov See the Science Scholarship webpage for more information.		up to $10,000 per year for up to 4 years.
Dean's Scholarship		National Merit, National Achievement, or National Hispanic Finalist, admission to the Honors College.		$7,500 per year
International Baccalaureate Awards (up to 7 available)		Incoming Freshman, Completion of the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the recommendation of the I.B. coordinator or counselor, admission to the Honors College		$5,000 per year Renewable for an additional three years.
Leadership Awards (5 available)		Incoming Freshman, Outstanding leadership experience, admission to the Honors College		$5,000 per year Renewable for an additional three years.
Honors Scholarship		Admission to the Honors College.		Up to $5,000 per year.
* Freshman awards are renewable for an additional three years.

Wilkes Honors College Scholarship Renewal Information (pdf)

Tuition Waivers
We have a limited number of tuition waivers available to non-Florida residents.
Applicants interested in these are strongly encouraged to apply early for admission; all eligible students are automatically considered. Wilkes Honors College Tuition Waiver Information (pdf)

Need-based Financial Aid
In addition to awarding academic scholarships based on merit, the Wilkes Honors College can assist students in receiving additional financial aid based on need.