College Scholar Awards

Winners are determined on the basis of overall academic achievement (GPA, ACT/SAT score, competition essay).

• Completed Common application

• A graded piece of analytical writing that was completed for a high school assignment

• Submitted by: January 1

Clarence Beecher Allen Scholarships

Awards are made to African-American students on the basis of overall academic achievement, Allen essay competition, and participation in an on-campus scholarship event.

• On-campus Interview

• Completed Common application

• Clarence Beecher Allen essay

• Submitted by: January 1

Arthur Holly Compton Scholarships

Awarded to students who have demonstrated sustained effort in an area of academic interest, intellectual curiosity, independence and resourcefulness.

• Completed Application for admission

• Submitted by: February 15

• Students are encouraged to submit a portfolio describing their experiences/interests.

Covenant Scholarships

Must be a member of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and have demonstrated academic achievement and involvement in one´s community and church.

• Letter of recommendation from a minister or youth minister

• Completed Application for admission

• Submitted by: February 15.

Leadership in Diversity
Scholarships

Awarded to students committed to
promoting diversity awareness within
their community.

• Minimum GPA: 3.0

• Completed application for admission

• Diversity essay

• Submitted by: February 15

Music, Theatre & Dance, and Scottish Arts
Performance Scholarships

Awarded on the basis of accomplishment and promise in music, theatre, dance, or the Scottish Arts. Students receiving the award need not major in the area, but are required to participate in performance programs while at Wooster.

• Completed audition application

• Completed application for admission

• Submitted by: January 15.

• Compete in an on-campus audition.

Dean´s Awards

Awards are made on the basis of overall academic achievement.

• Completed application for admission

• Submitted by: February 15.

Byron Morris Scholarships

Awarded on the basis of participation and leadership in school, community or volunteer activities.

• Completed Application for admission

• Submitted by February 15.

National Merit

Students must have taken the PSAT in October of the junior year and participated in the National Merit Scholarship competition.

•Students must be named a National Merit finalist (as awarded by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation), and list Wooster as their first choice college.

• Completed application for admission

• Submitted by: February 15

• Overall academic achievement refers to strength of curriculum, grades, and standardized test scores.
• All deadlines are postmarked deadlines.