Continuing Student Scholarships
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Wright State Online Scholarship Application
Continuing students can submit ONE online scholarship application to apply for multiple scholarships funded by the Wright State Foundation and the university. Applicants are considered for each competitive scholarship based on the eligibility criteria listed in the descriptions. To see what you may qualify for, use the scholarship search.
The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 academic year was February 1, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).
Application Tips:
- Continuing students will access the application via WINGS using their Campus Username (w000abc) and Password. If you have forgotten or don’t know the password associated with your username, please call the CaTS Help Desk at 937-775-4827, or toll-free at 1-888-775-4827.
- Make a list of all of your extra-curricular activities, volunteer experience, community service, memberships, awards, honors, etc. Only include information relevant during your post-secondary studies. Include contributions made to the Wright State campus community.
- An essay is needed for all scholarships. Your essay will set you apart from the other applicants. Take your time, edit, review, and edit again! Write your essay in Word, then copy and paste it into the application. The essay should: explain your educational goals, professional goals, career aspirations, and commitment to community service, and also tell us how a scholarship award will make a difference in your personal and financial circumstances. If you need help with writing your essay you can use the Wright State University Writing Center. The minimum length for the essay is 300 words and the maximum length is 600 words.
- Once you have submitted your application you will NOT be able to access it to make changes. However, you will be able to monitor the return of your Recommendation Form and make changes to your reference after the application has been submitted. Reference information can only be updated if one is listed at the time the application is submitted. You will log back into your scholarship application via WINGS. Once in your application, click on the blue button titled "Recommendations."
- Recommendation Forms (letters of recommendation) are not required but are suggested to help set you apart from other applicants. Select a previous or current faculty member who can provide information about your unique qualities and/or exceptional academic abilities. Contact your intended reference prior to listing them. Be sure to collect their email address since they will receive a request by email to complete your online recommendation form from notify@ngwebsolutions.com not from a Wright State email address. Forms are due by 11:59 p.m. February 8, 2025, Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Complete your 2025–26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Your completed FAFSA should be filed by February 1 to be considered for need-based scholarships.
Scholarship Notification
Scholarships awarded using the online application are selected by a committee(s) comprised of faculty members from the colleges and other university departments. Scholarships are awarded as funds are available. Award decisions begin in the spring and continue throughout the summer.
If a scholarship has been posted to a student’s award notice, the student will receive the general Financial Aid Award notification email via their Wright State email account. The Award Notice is available in WINGS.
Departmental Scholarship Opportunities
Some departments or divisions may offer other scholarships to continuing students not awarded through the online application. Listed below are some of the scholarship opportunities not included in the online scholarship application. Check with the chair of your academic department for any other options.
All Majors
- Award Amount
- Amount varies
- Eligibility Criteria
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Available to students currently enrolled at main campus with at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Student must be a residential student currently living in the residence halls or apartment communities and/or has demonstrated financial need
- Deadline Date
- March 21 (prior to the start of the academic year)
- How to Apply
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Please contact Residence Life & Housing for details on how to apply
- Essay Requirements/ Expectations
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Be sure your essay demonstrates how you have been able to overcome various challenges in your life.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered.
College of Liberal Arts Scholarships
- Award Amount
- Amount varies
- Eligibility Criteria
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Available to a female, junior or senior majoring in Motion Pictures.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply".
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Minimum award amount is $500
- Eligibility Criteria
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Be a full-time, undergraduate, continuing student majoring in Theatre Design/Technology with a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Minimum award amount is $1,000
- Eligibility Criteria
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Available to junior or senior in the Design/Technology area; plan to attend graduate school or pursue a professional career in theatre technology, theatre design or stage management; minimum 3.0 GPA in Design/Technology classes and excel through production work and class work, in the technical, design or management areas of theatre, exhibit unusual enthusiasm for learning, and have an outstanding potential for success in their chosen field.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply".
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- $1,000
- Eligibility Criteria
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Be a student majoring within the Department of Art and Art History; have demonstrated financial need and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Preference is to be given to a non-traditional student.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Art and Art History for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Minimum award amount is $1,500
- Eligibility Criteria
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Be either an Acting or Dance Major and have demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to incoming students from Stivers School for the Arts.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Amount varies
- Eligibility Criteria
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Student must be a degree seeking student in the College of Liberal Arts. Preference will be given to students who are travelling abroad for the first time and to students who are travelling to a Spanish-speaking country.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the CoLA Deans Office for more information at 775-2225.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Amount varies
- Eligibility Criteria
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Student must be a degree seeking student in the College of Liberal Arts. Student will participate in an upcoming study abroad program and has a minimum cumulative gpa of 3.0.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the CoLA Deans Office for more information at 775-2225.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Minimum award amount is $500
- Eligibility Criteria
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Available to students in the Motion Pictures Program. Recipients must be a senior with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and submit a completed script that will be reviewed by faculty and staff of the department.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the Department of Theatre, Dance and Motion Pictures for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
- Award Amount
- Minimum award amount is $500
- Eligibility Criteria
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Must be a junior or senior female student majoring in the Motion Picture Program, have demonstrated financial need and have a minimum gpa of 2.5.
- Deadline Date
- See "How to Apply"
- How to Apply
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Contact the Motion Pictures Program for more information.
- Additional Information
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All eligible applicants will be considered
