When you apply for financial aid from William Penn University, you are automatically eligible for over 100 endowed scholarships . Students ranked first or second in their High School graduating class are eligible for 100 percent of tuition and general fees. Finish in the top 20 percent of their high school class, Produce an ACT score of 25 or above, or Earn a cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 or greater on a 4.0 scale. In addition to our Presidential and Academic Scholarships, Penn offers the following merit based awards. Recipients are not required to be music majors, but all who apply must audition.
Award is based on the music faculty's evaluation of the student's talent.
The Religious Leadership Award is awarded for a high level of participation in campus religious activities. Application is made with the Religious Life Coordinator who makes the selections. Students who apply must submit three examples of their work which will be evaluated and critiqued by the Humanities Committee. Students are nominated by their high school guidance counselor. This award is for freshman only, and the amount is determined by the State of Iowa.