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The Presidential and Dean's scholarships are automatically awarded at the time of acceptance, based on academic information submitted in the application for admission. The scholarships are renewable each year for four years, based on college cumulative grade point average and completion of 24 academic credit hours. The WJU Award is available to accepted students who do not meet the qualifications for the Presidential or Dean's scholarships. To be considered for the WJU Award, completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required.
COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIPS
Admitted incoming students may compete during their senior year in high school for academic and merit based awards. Renewal of these scholarships require academic progress, required GPA and required major.
Stephen J. Laut, S.J. Memorial Scholarships
Four-year full tuition scholarships are awarded each year to two winners of a competition among entering freshman who plan to enter the Laut Honors Program at Wheeling Jesuit University. Competition is open to high school seniors with these qualifications: 3.4 cumulative high school average and a combined score of 1100 on the SAT or a composite score of 24 on the ACT. To retain this scholarship for the following year, a student must attain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at the end of the freshman year, 3.1 cumulative GPA at the end of the sophomore year and 3.2 cumulative GPA at the end of the junior year.
The Arrupe Award
is an award over a four year period provided that they maintain a 2.5 cumulative grade point average. This competition is open to entering freshmen who have a distinguished record of community service as a Christian leader. Recipients must continue to be actively involved as a leader in a campus-based community service organization.
The Choral Award
is an award over a four year period and based on competitive auditions and interviews that take place early in the spring. Auditions are open to entering freshmen with choral experience.
Recipients must be participants in the University’s choral groups each year to receive the entire award.
The Music Ministry Award
is an award over a four year period and based on competitive auditions and interviews that take place early in the spring. Auditions are open to freshmen with liturgical music experience.
Recipients must actively participate in the chapel music programs (including four concerts per year).
ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS
Unless specifically noted, no special application is necessary. Admitted students with FAFSA results on file will be considered for these scholarships as funding becomes available.
Adamiak, John and Helen Regiec Memorial Scholarship
Established by Col. Carol Adamiak Yarnall ‘63 and Mr.William C. Yarnall in loving memory of Carol’s parents Mr. John Adamiak and Mrs. Helen Regiec Adamiak.This scholarship will benefit a student who fits one of the following criteria: a graduate of Bishop Donahue High School, a member of the St. Francis Parish or a resident of Marshall County, W.Va.
Benedum Memorial Scholarship
Established in loving memory of Claude Worthington Benedum. This scholarship will benefit a student based on merit.
Berthold/Neal Family Scholarship
The Berthold/Neal Family Scholarship recognizes the service and involvement of the Berthold/Neal Family to both Wheeling Jesuit University and West Virginia. Dr. William L. Neal and Mrs. Dorothy A. Berthold, both widowed, married in 1955, uniting the Berthold and Neal families during the same year then - Wheeling College opened its doors to students. This endowed scholarship is an expression of the Berthold/Neal family's commitment to the University's mission of educating for life, leadershp and service. High school students from West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania who have demonstrated academic excellence and leadership are eligible for the Scholarship. Preference will be given to graduates of Jesuit high schools. The University will award up to four $1,000 renewable scholarships annually.
Biery, Guy and Marie Paul Memorial Scholarship Fund
Established in loving memory of Guy and Marie Paul Biery. This scholarship will assist needy students who are residents of Ohio County, West Virginia, and graduates of Wheeling Central
Catholic High School.
Board of Directors Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded at the President’s discretion.
Bodkin, Sally Memorial Music Ministry Scholarship
This award is based on a competitive audition for students with liturgical music experience and was established in honor of a WJU alumnus from the class of 1969.
Buckius/Burke Scholarship
Established in honor of Walter A. Buckius, S.J. and Joseph A. Burke, S.J., on the occasion of their 60th anniversary as members of the Society of Jesus.This scholarship will benefit a third year student who demonstrates need and is majoring in either science or theology.
Buckius/Loyola Scholarship
Awarded to men and women who demonstrate the capacity for Christian leadership and distinguished citizenship.
Cardinal Athletic Scholarship
Established by the Cardinal Athletic Club.This scholarship will be awarded to a student with outstanding athletic ability, meets all academic eligibility requirements, committed to performing community service and who graduated from an OVAC member school. An emphasis is placed on those who will represent WJU athletics in a first-class manner.
Carrigan, Thomas F. Alumni Scholarship
An award established by the WJU Alumni Association in memory of alumnus, Tom Carrigan. Alumni children or grandchildren with a 2.5 GPA and who display compassion, commitment and a work ethic which involves genuine friendship and loyalty are eligible for consideration. Application and interview required.
Chambers, James B. Memorial Scholarship
Awards available to residents of Ohio County,West Virginia, who demonstrate need and academic promise.
Chicarella Psychology Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Rosemary Chicarella to benefit a competent student who demonstrates need and who is majoring in psychology.
Class of 1965 Septimi Scholarship
Established by the members of the class of 1965, this award is available to needy students in good academic standing who are relatives of Wheeling Jesuit University alumni. Priority is given to relatives of Class of ’65 graduates. Number and amounts vary.
Class of 1972 Scholarship
Established by the members of the class of 1972, on the occasion of their 25th reunion. This scholarship will be awarded to help an average student from a middle class family who is not
eligible for larger academic scholarships.An alumni committee will select the recipient with first preference given to children, grandchildren and relatives of the class of 1972.
Cogan, Virginia Frantz and Maurice W. Memorial Scholarship
Funded by the Cogan family, this scholarship is awarded to incoming or returning students that demonstrate financial need. Preference will be given to athletes from Cleveland St. Ignatius area.
CONSOL Fund
To benefit a student from Greene County, PA.
Costain, Thomas P./Patricia Giglio-Salle Scholarship
To benefit a student in need that participates in the Campus Ministry Program. GPA of 2.5 required.
DiPiero, Vicky ’65 Scholarship
Awarded to a minority student from West Virginia. Student must maintain a 2.5 cum. GPA.
DiTrapano, Lidano Scholarship
Through the generosity of a friend of the family, this scholarship is awarded each year to a needy student from Charleston (WV) Catholic High School or from the Charleston area in memory of Lidano DiTrapano.
Eick, Theodora Scholarship
Established in loving memory of Theodora Eick.This scholarship will benefit a student from either Belmont County, OH or Ohio County, WV.
Gannon, Rev. Edward J., S.J. Scholarship
Donated by a grateful alumnus in honor of a favorite professor, the Gannon scholarship is available to needy juniors and seniors.
Greene, M. Virginia Scholarship
Established in loving memory of M.Virginia Greene to benefit a student who demonstrates need.
Hanzely Scholarship
To benefit a student majoring in Science.
Hawk, Henry and Beverly Scholarship
Funded by these generous friends of the University, the Hawk award is for needy students with high academics who are graduates of Lima Central High School.
Hearst, William Randolph Appalachian Scholarship
Established by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation to assist needy students from West Virginia and the surrounding Appalachian area who demonstrate academic promise and
intend to reside in the U.S. at the completion of their education. Number and amounts vary.
Hess, Margaret Blackford Scholarship
For worthy students from West Virginia with priority given to Wheeling and Ohio County students.
Hodges, Bishop Joseph H. Scholarships
Funded by a generous grant from the Sarah and Pauline Maier Foundation and the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, these scholarships are available to financially needy West Virginians
who demonstrate academic potential, high moral standards and leadership qualities.
The Jesuit Fathers Scholarship
Developed an endowment from their contributed salaries to aid financially needy students. A minimum of 50 awards are given yearly.
Jones, Dr. Lee Scholarship
Awarded to a student with intellectual curiosity and wants to continue their education (particularly with an theological bent) and that demonstrates compassion by their service to the less fortunate. A commitment to sports/fitness is a plus factor.
Kirby, Philip C. & Evelyn Scholarship
Provides scholarships for, and student aid to, students coming to WJU from the 3rd Congressional District of WV, where Mr. and Mrs. Kirby spent their youth, or from Talbot County, Maryland, where they enjoyed their retirement residence.
Kirk, Frank H. Memorial Scholarship
Established by a generous but anonymous donor through the WJU Alumni Association, this award is available to needy students, with preference given to those from Pittsburgh, Pa. or the surrounding metropolitan area.Amount and number of awards vary.
Knights of Columbus Scholarship
An award made to West Virginia students whose fathers are members in good standing. The scholarship award is based on academic promise and financial need.Applicants must complete
a Knights of Columbus Wheeling Jesuit University application with corresponding information by July 15th. Applications and instructions are available from the Financial Aid Office or from
your father’s Knights of Columbus Council.
Lantz, The Lewis and Malissa Scholarship
Funded by Phyllis Batson in 1993 in memory of her parents, this award is available to students from Wetzel County,W.Va.
McConnell, Herbert W. Family Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of need and academic promise to students from the city of Wheeling, W.Va., these scholarships are available through the generosity of Mary Rose McConnell.
McCune/Greene County Scholarship
To benefit students who demonstrate need from Greene County and Washington County, PA.
McDonough, Bernard P. and Alma G. Scholarship
A competitive scholarship based on high academic achievement for students from Wood County,West Virginia.
McShain, The John and Mary Minority Scholarship Endowment
Established and supported by John McShain Charities, Inc., of Philadelphia, in support of minority students who demonstrate need and academic promise.
Merlo, William and Kathryn K. Appalachian Endowment
Established by generous friends of the University in 1993, this award is available to students who have a parent working in the coal mine industry. Please notify the Financial Aid Office if
you qualify.
Nesbitt, Florence Irene Scholarship
Established to benefit an undergraduate student.
The Pride Scholarship
Donated by an honorary degree recipient, Charley Pride and his wife, Rozene Pride, this scholarship is awarded annually to a minority student on the basis of academic achievement and outstanding leadership.
O’Brien, S.J., Ph.D., James A. Scholarship
Awarded to upper-class students from West Virginia. Must be committed to community service, preferably, but not limited to, a student serving the Mother Jones House.
Rakosky Memorial Scholarship
Financial assistance to needy students with preference to residents or former residents of Washington County, PA.
Riser, Leonard P. Memorial Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to an academically committed student (s), must maintain a B average or better, who has demonstrated strong moral principals and is a citizen of the United States of America, as may be selected by the Financial Aid Office.
The St. Patrick Weston Scholarship
is funded through the generosity of a friend from the Weston area and assists needy students from St. Patrick Parish in Weston,WV who maintain a GPA of at least 2.75.
Schafer Scholarship
Established by Mary E. Schafer in loving memory of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Schafer. This scholarship will benefit students who aspire to a religious or secular education. First preference will be given to heirs-in-law.
Schenk, Albert and Kathleen Endowed Scholarship
Established by Mrs. Schenk in memory of her husband, Albert Schenk III. It is to benefit needy, local students within a 50 mile radius of the University.
Stifel, George E. Nursing Scholarship
For graduates of the Ohio County Public School system. If no one qualifies, residents of Ohio County and surrounding counties who are missing majors will also be considered. Number and amounts vary.
Summit 2000
Awarded to incoming or returning students who demonstrate need and have a minimum 2.5 GPA.
Szitar, Mary Magdelen Memorial Scholarship
For needy and deserving students, Catholic or non-Catholic, from Belmont County, Ohio. Number and amounts vary.
Troy, William F., S.J. Memorial Scholarship
These awards to students of academic ability and demonstrated need from the Greater-Wheeling area are funded by the faculty, staff and administrators of the University, who maintain and administer this fund.
Werner-Ritz Pre-Med Scholarship
Established through the generosity of a special friend of Dr. Tom Ritz, this award is available to a needy pre-med student. This student must have a junior or senior academic level.
Wertz Memorial Psychology Scholarship
Established in loving memory of Frederick and Elizabeth Wertz. This scholarship will benefit a competent student who demonstrates need and is majoring in psychology.
Winkler Memorial Scholarship
Established by Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Winkler, in loving memory of their daughter Rosemarie Winkler Undegrave ‘81. This scholarship will be awarded annually to students who demonstrate need and are majoring in business administration.
WJU Charter Guild Scholarship
Established by WJU’s Charter Guild to assist in retaining current students or recruiting transfer students that demonstrate financial need. Student must be a Junior or Senior with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Estimated annual award will be $1,000.
Ziegler, Edouard S. & Simone J. Scholarship
Established to benefit a student who demonstrates high academic promise. Students must be a recipient of the Wheeling Jesuit University Presidential Scholarship.
EXTERNALLY-SUPPORTED SCHOLARSHIPS
Diocesan Scholarship
Funded by donations of parishioners in the Wheeling-Charleston Diocese, these scholarships are based upon financial need and academic promise. Students apply to the Diocese.
Circle of Vision Scholarship Program
Was developed by the West Virginia Independent Colleges and Universities, which raises funds that provide support to students at member schools. Major contributors to this annual campaign will have named scholarships of $1,000 awarded to WJU students who are residents of WV with demonstrated need and academic excellence. Contributors have included: Appalachian Power Co., BB&T Foundation, Chase, Dominion Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, Lawson W. Hamilton, Bernard & Blanche Jacobson Foundation, Sarah and Pauline Maier Foundation, Inc., Bernard McDonough Foundation, Inc. McManus Scholarship, Mountaineer Race Track & Gaming Resort, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., The Ogden Newspapers, Inc, Philip E. Cline, Steptoe & Johnson PLLC, and The UPS Foundation.
Project Best Scholarship
Funded by Project Best (Building Efficiency by Striving Together) for an employee (or spouse or child) working for a sponsoring company/labor union in the construction industry. Applications
available from and submitted directly to Project Best in Wheeling, WV or the Follansbee, W.Va./Steubenville, Ohio area. One or two scholarships of $1,000 each awarded annually by the University. They are renewable if no new recipients are found in any year.
Dr. William J. Steger Education Fund
Provided by the Ohio County Tuberculosis Association, interest free loans are given to needy respiratory therapy majors from Ohio, Marshall, Brooke, Hancock, Wetzel and Tyler counties in West Virginia, or Belmont County in Ohio. Loans are progressively forgiven over a three-year period to recipients who obtain employment within a fifty-mile radius of Wheeling. Those seeking employment outside the area must repay the loan. Final selection is made by the Ohio County Tuberculosis Association. Students and their families are encouraged to use the free scholarship searches available on the internet to explore scholarship eligibility from various organizations that offer financial assistance to those meeting specific but extremely diverse criteria. Several scholarship searches are currently available on the internet.
OTHER WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY AID
PROGRAMS - Admission and FAFSA results required
Athletic/Campion Grant
Awards are made by the University to athletes in basketball, cross country, track, swimming, soccer, golf, lacrosse, volleyball, baseball and softball. Team coaches recommend students for
these awards; limited funding.
Teen of the Week Scholarship
Awarded on the basis of a weekly nomination by area high school principals and guidance counselors to the Sunday News-Register. Recipients demonstrate outstanding academic, community service and extra-curricular achievements. Awards are $250
per year and are awarded for four years.
Federal and State Aid Programs
Federal Pell Grant
This program is based upon financial need and determined by the family’s expected family contribution (EFC) as reported on the SAR.
West Virginia Grant
Awarded by the State of West Virginia, this grant is based upon financial need and a satisfactory academic record. Deadline March 1.
West Virginia Promise Scholarship
Awarded by the State of West Virginia, this is based on academic achievement in high school. Students must file the FAFSA form and meet the March 1 deadline. Recipients must complete 30 credit hours per academic year and maintain a 2.75 cum. GPA freshman year and a 3.0 cum. GPA thereafter.
Other State Grants
Students may use Pennsylvania Grants (deadline May 1) at Wheeling Jesuit University. Other states may permit the use of their state grants at Wheeling Jesuit University. Check with theFinancial Aid Office or your state grant agency.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
This grant is awarded by the University on the basis of exceptional need and first given to students who have Pell Grant eligibility; limited funding.
Academic Competitiveness Grant (ACG)
This is for first and second year undergraduate study full-time students who are U.S citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and who had successfully completed a rigorous high school program, as determined by the state or local education agency and recognized by the Secretary of Education. Second year students must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0. The program is available for the first time for the 2006-07 school year for first year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2006 and for second year students who graduated from high school after January 1, 2005. The Academic Competitiveness Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. For more information regarding this grant please visit the following website: www.studentaid.ed.gov.
National Science and Mathematics Access to Retain Talent Grant (National SMART) This is for third and fourth year of undergraduate study full-time students who are U.S. citizens, eligible for a Federal Pell Grant, and currently enrolled in an eligible major. The student must also have maintained a cumulative grade point average (Cum GPA) of at least 3.0 in coursework required for the major. The National SMART Grant award is in addition to the student's Pell Grant award. For more information regarding this grant please visit the following website: www.studentaid.ed.gov.
Federal Perkins Loan
This low-interest loan is available to students with demonstrated financial need; limited funding.
Federal Nursing Loan
This low-interest federal loan is available to nursing students with demonstrated financial need; limited funding.
Federal Work Study
This program based on need is awarded to students to supplement other forms of financial assistance. Students earn minimum wage while working on-campus jobs or in community service jobs. Federal Work Study is awarded, but is not guaranteed. It is not credited to the student’s tuition account until the student acquires a job, works sufficient hours and signs a form with the payroll clerk to have the earnings credited to his/her tuition account. It is
the student’s responsibility to find a job; limited funding.
Federal Stafford Loans
A low interest federal loan to students is available through a lending agency on a need or a non-need basis. For details on this educational loan program contact the Financial Aid Office.
Federal Stafford PLUS Loans
The Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS) are for parents of dependent students to credit-worthy parents who may borrow cost of education minus any other aid received by the student. For details on this educational loan program contact the Financial Aid Office.
Alternative Educational Loans
Loans offered through private lenders to supplement costs not covered by other financial aid programs. A student may borrow cost of education minus any other aid resource. The application process and terms of these leans depend upon the borrower. For details on these loan programs, contact the Financial Aid Office.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Presidential Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance. It is based on cumulative GPA from previous college coursework, as determined by official transcripts. This scholarship is renewable for four years based on academic performance. GPA of 3.0 to 3.4 is awarded $7,000 per year. GPA of 3.5 or above is awarded $9,000 per year.
Dean’s Award
This scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance. It is based on cumulative GPA from previous college coursework, as determined by official transcripts. This scholarship is renewable for four years based on academic performance. GPA of 2.5 to 2.9 is awarded $5,000 per year.
Phi Theta Kappa
To be eligible for consideration, students must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa, have a 3.5 GPA, at least 24 transferable credits, enroll full-time within one year of attending a two-year college, cannot have a previously earned bachelor’s degree, and must be a U.S. citizen. This scholarship is $1,000 in addition to the Presidential award of $9,000 ($10,000 per year).
Deferred Payment Plan
Wheeling Jesuit University accepts deferred payments made through a monthly payment plan endorsed by the University. For additional information about the deferred payment plan, a student should contact the University’s Business Office. | 
