Financial Aid

Scholarships

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About Scholarships

An excellent, affordable education from Wright State opens the door to endless possibilities. Our robust scholarship opportunities, quality academic programs, and low tuition rate make pursuing your degree at Wright State a smart investment in your future. Last year, more than 78 percent of new students received a Wright State scholarship.

scholarship is a form of financial aid that does not have to be repaid. It is often merit-based or restricted to a select population of students.
 



Available Scholarships



How to Apply for Scholarships

1

File Your FAFSA

To maximize your scholarship and financial aid eligibility, you should file the FAFSA annually.The 2024–25 FAFSA form is currently available. While the FAFSA has typically been available October 1 each year, the U.S. Department of Education has announced that the 2025-2026 FAFSA will open to all students and families by December 1, 2024.   If you need assistance completing your FAFSA, Enrollment Services is here to help. Email us at enrollmentservices@wright.edu or call 937-775-4000.

2

Submit the Wright State Scholarship Application

By submitting the Wright State online scholarship application, both undergraduate and graduate students can apply for multiple donor-based scholarships funded through the Wright State University Foundation and Wright State. For more details on possible scholarship opportunities, use the scholarship search tool.

circle-exclamation The deadline to apply for the 2025–26 academic year was February 1, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Please note, that there may be other departmental or divisional scholarships available not associated with this application. Please check with the chair or program director in your department to determine if other scholarship options are available.