Wesleyan African Scholars Program

Wesleyan University
Through the Wesleyan African Scholars Program, Wesleyan University will welcome exceptional students each year from across Africa with a full, four-year scholarship and a fully supportive and focused experience, empowering each scholar to become a vital member of the next generation of global innovators. Each Wesleyan African Scholar will receive a scholarship to cover the full cost of attendance, including tuition, fees, room and board, supplies, and travel, totaling over $90,000 in funding. Applicants must have completed or be on their way toward completing their secondary schooling prior to the start of the next academic year and must be citizens or permanent residents of one of Africa's 54 countries. Individuals with dual U.S. citizenship or who are permanent U.S. residents are not eligible for this program. Only students applying for need-based financial aid and who have demonstrated need will be considered. Transfer students are not eligible for The African Scholars Program Admission to Wesleyan and the selection process for Wesleyan African Scholars Program is extremely competitive. We will award up to 10 admission and scholarship offers to students from one of Africa's 54 countries. Selection criteria include academic achievement; intellectual curiosity; a high level of discipline and commitment; strong personal qualities; extracurricular involvement, especially community service; and English language ability.

Scholarship Deadline

January 1 annually
Scholarship deadline same as application deadline

Degree levels

Undergraduate - Bachelor's

Restricted to these majors

All majors