Scholarship Details
For High School Valedictorians and Salutatorians
Departmental and Performance Scholarships
Southern Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship
Minister and Spouse of Other Denominations Scholarship
Christian Leadership Scholarships
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS:
Pioneer Scholarship - As a means of encouraging and rewarding our country's most productive students, Wayland proudly offers the Pioneer Scholar Award to outstanding students. This scholarship is based upon scores from the ACT or "recentered" SAT 1 college entrance examinations and may be renewed if the student maintains a satisfactory grade point average (GPA) at Wayland. The Pioneer Scholarship is awarded to the extent of University budget allocations and eligible students will receive consideration in the order of the date they receive a Permit to Enter. To receive a Permit to Enter, a student must provide the Office of Admissions with:
1. An application for admission.
2. An application fee of $35.
3. All official transcripts (high school and/or college).
4. Official ACT or "recentered" SAT 1 scores.
Scores required to receive the Pioneer Scholar Award and corresponding scholarship amounts follow. top
| Scholarship Level |
ACT | "Recentered" SAT 1 |
Scholarship Tuition Amount |
Required Cumulative GPA for Renewal |
| Trustee | 33-36 | 1410-1600 | Full | 3.70 |
| President | 29-32 | 1220-1400 | Two Thirds | 3.50 |
| Dean | 25-28 | 1100-1210 | One Third | 3.25 |
First Time Freshmen - Scholarship amounts are for a maximum of 15 hours per semester. The scholarship is renewable for eight consecutive long (15 weeks) semesters (fall and spring only) and applied to undergraduate tuition only. The scholarship does not apply for online classes. Full-time status (12 semester hours) is required to receive the scholarship. For renewal, the student must have a minimum 2.75 GPA following the first semester. After the first semester, the student's GPA is evaluated each spring and must meet the required cumulative for the level of Pioneer Scholarship awarded. After the first semester, no student with a cumulative Wayland GPA less than 2.75 may continue to receive a Pioneer Scholarship. top
Students transferring college credit to Wayland may receive the Pioneer Scholarship if they satisfy the following requirements:
- Completing the ACT or "recentered" SAT 1 before they attended any college.
- Scoring a minimum of 25 on the ACT or 1100 on the "recentered" SAT 1
- Maintaining a cumulative GPA of 3.25 on all previous college work.
Transfer students lose one semester of eligibility for each semester attended at another college and enter and remain on the Dean's level. For renewal, each transfer student must have a minimum Wayland GPA of 2.75 following the first semester and a cumulative Wayland GPA of 3.25 at the end of each spring semester. All other restrictions and benefits previously mentioned also apply. top
Pioneer scholars who do not maintain continuous enrollment at Wayland, those who transfer to another school or do not enroll anywhere else, may apply to be reinstated to the Pioneer scholarship program. However, the maximum award for re-entering scholars is one third tuition, the Dean's scholarship level. top
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
A one third tuition Pioneer Scholarship is available to the valedictorian and salutatorian of an accredited high school if they do not otherwise qualify through ACT or "recentered" SAT 1 scores. Official verification of class rank and standing is required upon application. For renewal, students must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 following their first semester and a cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the end of each spring semester. All other restrictions and benefits previously mentioned also apply. top
Honors Program Scholarship - Students admitted to the honors program are eligible for scholarship assistance. The Honors Council bases individual scholarship awards on information furnished by each candidate. These awards continue provided the student maintains the proper grade point average and makes steady progress in completing seminar, tutorial, and thesis hours. Honors students on scholarship receive half-tuition remission for each Honors seminar they complete and full-tuition remission for twelve hours of tutorial and thesis courses. top
Membership Scholarship Entrance Requirements:
- Limited to 10 scholarships per year
- 2 year academic scholarship covering one third tuition for up to 15 semester hours (ranging between $1520-$1900 per semester)
- Phi Theta Kappa Membership
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
- Minimum of 45 credit hours
Students with previous bachelor's degrees are not eligible.
Students must meet the qualifications of the scholarship and use the scholarship during their first semester of enrollment at Wayland Baptist University.
Pioneer/PTK Renewal Requirements:
- Maintain a 3.25 semester grade point average
- Successful completion of 12 credit hours each semester
- Students may not receive both the Pioneer Scholarship and the PTK Scholarship.
For more information regarding the PTK, please contact the Office of Admissions at 806-291-3500 top
Birthed during Wayland's 100th year celebration, the Centennial Scholarship serves as an additional means of encouraging and rewarding outstanding students. Available to First-Time Freshmen, this scholarship is based upon scores from the ACT or SAT I college entrance examinations and may be renewed for up to eight semesters with the maintenance of a satisfactory grade point average (GPA) at Wayland.
The Centennial Scholarship is awarded to the extent of University budget allocations, and eligible students will receive consideration in the order of the date they receive a Permit to Enter. To receive a Permit to Enter, a student must provide the Office of Admissions with the following:
- An application for admission
- An application fee of $35
- All official transcripts (high School and/or college)
- Official ACT or SAT I scores
Scores required to receive the Centennial Scholar Award and corresponding scholarship amounts follow.
SAT (M + CR) |
ACT |
Amount per year (2 long semesters) |
Required Cumulative GPA for Renewal |
940-1000 |
20-21 |
$1500 |
3.0 |
1010-1070 |
22-23 |
$2000 |
3.0 |
1080-1090 |
24 or above |
$2500 |
3.0 |
Scholarship amounts are for a maximum of 15 hours per semester. The scholarship is renewable for eight consecutive long (15 week) semesters (fall and spring only) and applied to tuition only. The scholarship does not apply toward online classes. Full-time status (12 semester hours) is required to receive the scholarship. For renewal, students must have a minimum cumulative Wayland GPA of 2.75 following their first semester and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 following each semester thereafter (top)
DEPARTMENTAL OR PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Performance and Departmental scholarships are available to students who meet the eligibility criteria, evidence financial need, and apply early. Scholarships exist in most academic areas for students majoring in those areas. The dean of the school offering the major should be contacted for an application or to schedule an audition, if necessary. top
Note: Questions regarding Ministerial Scholarships should be directed to the School of Religion and Philosophy.
Southern Baptist Minister's Dependent Scholarship - Wayland provides a tuition scholarship for the dependent spouse or the dependent single child of a full-time Southern Baptist minister, missionary, denominational minister, or staff minister serving a Southern Baptist congregation. Dependents of retired of full-time Baptist ministers may also receive this scholarship upon the approval of the School of Religion and Philosophy. Full-time status (12 semester hours on the Plainview campus and 9 semester hours on the external campus centers) is required to receive the scholarship. The award amount for students attending the Plainview campus is $500 per semester. The award amount for students attending the external campus centers is $190 per semester.
To establish eligibility, the student must complete an application and furnish a letter from an official of the minister's church verifying the minister's active service. This letter must be received in the School of Religion and Philosophy office one month prior to the day of registration for that term for which aid is desired. This scholarship is available only for the spring and fall semesters on the Plainview campus and only for fall, winter, and spring semesters at the external campus centers. Non-enrollment in one of the approved terms does not translate to summer term eligibility. The scholarship is awarded for one year and the student must reapply each year to maintain award eligibility. top
Minister and Spouse of Other Denominations Scholarship - Wayland provides a tuition scholarship for full-time senior pastoral ministers and their spouses who belong to normative Christian denominations other than Southern Baptist. Full-time status (12 semester hours on the Plainview campus and 9 semester hours on the external campus centers) is required to receive the scholarship. The award amount for students attending the Plainview campus is $400 per semester. The award amount for students attending the external campus centers is $150 per semester. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation.
To establish eligibility, the student must complete an application and furnish a letter from an official of the minister's church verifying the minister's active service. This letter must be received in the School of Religion and Philosophy office one month prior to the day of registration for that term for which aid is desired. This scholarship is available only for the spring and fall semesters on the Plainview campus and only for fall, winter, and spring semesters at the external campus centers. Non-enrollment in one of the approved terms does not translate to summer term eligibility. The scholarship is awarded for one year and the student must reapply each year to maintain award eligibility. top
Christian Leadership Scholarships - Challenger and Acteen Scholarships - Wayland recognizes the outstanding achievements of young Christians through the Acteen and Challenger programs. Students may qualify for one of these tuition only scholarships that are awarded to freshman students attending the Plainview campus, divided equally over eight consecutive semesters. These scholarships must be renewed annually. Non-enrollment forfeits future term eligibility. The student should contact the School of Religion and Philosophy on the Plainview campus for application guidelines. Scholarships are limited to the University's budget allocation.
Level of Achievement |
Scholarship |
Six quest |
$2,000 total - $250 per semester |
Five Quest |
$1,800 total - $225 per semester |
Four Quest |
$1,600 total - $200 per semester |
Three Quest |
$1,400 total - $175 per semester |
Two Quest |
$1,200 total - $150 per semester |
One Quest |
$1,000 total - $125 per semester |
Level of Achievement |
Scholarship |
Mile 6 |
$2,000 total - $250 per semester |
Mile 5 |
$1,800 total - $225 per semester |
Mile 4 |
$1,600 total - $200 per semester |
Mile 3 |
$1,400 total - $175 per semester |
| Mile 2 | $1,200 total - $150 per semester |
| Mile 1 | $1,000 total - $125 per semester |
For the Acteen/Challenger scholarships to be renewed, the student must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 and be enrolled in at least 12 semester hours. Notification to the School of Religion & Philosophy on the Plainview campus is required for yearly renewal. Participation in Christian service activities through the University and a local church is expected. The scholarship application should include a letter of recommendation and verification of the level of achievement from the pastor or the Director of WMU/Brotherhood, as appropriate. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation. top
Christian Leadership/Academic Scholarship - Wayland offers $200 per semester for students who are active members of the Southern Baptist churches and have excelled academically in high school. This is a four-year tuition only scholarship to be awarded for each of eight consecutive semesters. To remain eligible, a student must maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA and enroll in a minimum course load of 12 semester hours. Notification to the School of Religion and Philosophy on the Plainview campus is required for yearly renewal and non-enrollment forfeits future term eligibility. Scholarships are limited to the University budget allocation. Guidelines for consideration are:
1. Academic Achievement as demonstrated by the student's high school GPA of at least a 3.0 (B average), research projects, scholastic organization membership, etc.
2. Christian leadership as demonstrated by an exceptionally high degree of involvement in church activities. Such involvement may be shown by leadership in Sunday School, worship, discipleship/witnessing programs, youth activities, choir/music ministries, etc. top
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS:
Local Church Grant - A $250 first-term grant is provided for every qualified full-time student, duly admitted from the membership of a church which budgets monthly or annual contributions to the University's operational budget. This grant is provided in the name of the student's home church. top
Residence Hall Grant - To recruit and assist students from regions beyond local area, a $500 per semester Residence Hall grant is awarded to eligible students from Hawaii, Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico (students residing west of I-25), Colorado, Oklahoma, San Antonio, Texas and Wichita Falls, Texas. To be eligible, the student must be recommended by the Wayland Center Director in the area or the Executive Director of the Baptist Convention of the state.
For consideration, the recommendation must accompany the Application for Admission. A recipient of this grant must be a full-time student residing in a Wayland dormitory. The award is for eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment. To retain the grant, students must make satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the University catalog. top
Endowed and Memorial Scholarships - Several endowed and memorial scholarships with a variety of eligibility requirements are available through the University. Information concerning the eligibility requirements and the application process is available in the Financial Aid Office. Awards are made on the basis of student eligibility, financial need, and the availability of funding according to earnings on endowed investments restricted by donors and designated gifts to the University. All students who have been awarded an endowed or memorial scholarship(s) are required to maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and remain full time unless scholarship criteria states otherwise. top