2024 Wellesley College Scholarships

Wellesley College net price is at $25,429.00 per year and will likely continue climbing like all colleges around the U.S. There are various ways to combat the steep rises in college tuition, and scholarships can be a key ingredient in reducing the overall cost of Wellesley College. Wellesley College awards an average of $8,900.00 to each student, which can help alleviate some of the financial burden. However, most families will need to find other sources of funding to bridge the remaining tuition gap. In addition to the annual tuition, Wellesley College students can expect to pay $N/A in housing costs and $N/A in meal plan costs - if you chose to live in the surrounding area of Wellesley, then those costs could be even higher.

57% of full-time students receive local or institutional grants with an average award size of $45,777.00. Furthermore, 19% of students receive federal grants with an average amount of $5,418.00.

The numbers seem bleak and, truthfully, they are for most average American families. Luckily, the scholarships below are open to Wellesley College students, with the goal of helping to afford a college education. Some scholarships may be specifically provided by Wellesley College while others are open to Wellesley College students, though not exclusive to Wellesley College.

How much total award money and scholarships are available for Wellesley College students?

There are 8 scholarships totaling $93,000.00 available to residents. You can easily browse through all 8 scholarships below.

What types of scholarships are available for Wellesley College students?

Each scholarship below may have different requirements and guidelines. While some of the Wellesley College scholarships can only be used for specific purposes, many of them can be used for all types of expenses including supplies, tuition, room and board and more. Furthermore, this list can include Wellesley College study abroad scholarships, Wellesley College transfer scholarships, and Wellesley College merit scholarships.

Are these scholarships for Wellesley College study abroad?

At least a few of these scholarships below can be put toward Wellesley College study abroad. If the scholarship does not specify a specific purpose or use of funds, then it is most likely eligible. You can double-check with the scholarship provider to confirm.

What scholarships are available to Wellesley College transfer students?

The ScholarshipPoints and Scholarship Owl scholarships, at least, are open to Wellesley College transfer students and the funds can be put toward all types of expenses. Wellesley College transfer students face the same financial pressures as normal students, and scholarships providers are well-aware of the need for Wellesley College transfer scholarships.

Are these Wellesley College scholarships limited by major?

You’ll need to check each scholarship’s own guidelines to determine if it is restricted to a specific major. However, most scholarships in this database are open to all students - some scholarships may only be open to certain students based on geographic criteria or areas of interest but they should be clearly marked. Whether you’re a nursing student, honors student, engineering major, or studying another discipline, chances are you’ll find at least 1 scholarship for you.

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Mary Elvira Stevens Traveling Fellowship
Sponsor:
Wellesley College
Applicant must be a woman and a Wellesley Coll graduate, be at least age 25 in year of application, and submit application, personal and financial need statements, supporting materials, and letters of recommendation. Award is for one full year of study or travel outside the U.S. Any artistic, cultural, or scholarly...
Deadline:
December 15
$20,000.00
Peggy Howard Fellowship in Economics
Sponsor:
Wellesley College
Applicant must be a woman and a graduate of Wellesley College. Preference is given to applicants who have not previously held the award. Selection is based upon merit and need.
Deadline:
Early April
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Community Service Scholarship for Multicultural Students
Sponsor:
Carnegie Dartlet
Applicant must be from a multicultural background who will be a college freshman beginning in the fall. Application and essay about their community service involvement are required, the essay should not exceed 1,000 words. Selection based upon academic merit (as reflected in transcript, class rank, and GPA) and service to their...
Deadline:
April 1
$2,000.00
Carnegie Dartlet $10,000 Scholarship
Sponsor:
Carnegie Dartlet
Applicant must register on CollegeXpress or have requested college information from one of our magazines (including but not limited to Private Colleges & Universities, Public Colleges & Universities, and Graduate Colleges & Universities) or one of our websites (including but not limited to collegexpress.com, privatecolleges.com, acuinfo.com, and gradcu.com). Applicant must be...
Deadline:
May 1
$10,000.00
QuestBridge National College Match Scholarship
Sponsor:
QuestBridge
Applicant must be a high school seniors. Primary selection criteria are academic achievement and low-income status. Specific income thresholds are not used, but various factors are considered, including total family income, family size, and extenuating circumstances. Historically, most award recipients have come from households earning under $60,000 per year.
Deadline:
September 27
$48,000.00
NEEBC Scholarship Award
Sponsor:
New England Employee Benefits Council
Applicant must be a full- or part-time undergraduate or graduate student who is considering a career in a benefits-related area such as: health care program design, pension plan design, implementation or administration, retirement strategies, ERISA and legal aspects of employee benefits, work/life programs, health risk management, institutional investing of retirement savings,...
Deadline:
April 1
$5,000.00
Heriberto Flores Scholarship
Sponsor:
Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts
Applicant must be a graduate of Springfield Technical Community College or Holyoke Community College of Puerto Rican ancestry who resides in Hampden or Hampshire County and will attend a post-secondary institution in Massachusetts.
Deadline:
March 30
$8,000.00
MASSGrant Program
Sponsor:
Massachusetts Department of Higher Education
Applicant must be U.S. citizen/eligible non-citizen who is a permanent legal resident of Massachusetts with an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) between $0 and $4,995. Applicant must be a full-time student enrolled in a certificate, associate, or bachelors degree program. Financial need and completion of FAFSA required.
Deadline:
None
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