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. 

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

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File Your FAFSA

To maximize your scholarship and financial aid eligibility, you should file the FAFSA annually. The FAFSA form is available each year beginning October 1st.  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 Online 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 application for students to apply for the 2026-2027 academic year is open. The priority deadline to apply for the 2026–27 academic year is February 1, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). A secondary deadline of April 1, 2026 will be available for late applicants.

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.