Scholarships, Grants & Awards
All students who have submitted a completed application to Wells College will be considered for the following merit-based scholarships, grants and awards. Recipients are selected at the time of admission based on information supplied in the application. These funds are for undergraduate, full-time students only and are awarded by the Admissions Committee.
Note: international students are also considered for our Henry Wells, Trustee, President’s, Dean’s, and Alumni Opportunity Awards.
For a full financial aid package that includes all available funding opportunities, submit your completed FAFSA to Wells College (school code 002901).
Wells Grants are supported by the Wells College endowment and by gifts it receives from generous friends of the College.
Henry Wells Scholarship
$25,000
Henry Wells Scholars demonstrate outstanding consistent academic achievement and leadership skills throughout high school. This award includes a stipend of up to $3,000 that can be used to support internships or other experiential learning.
Trustee Scholarship
$22,500
Trustee’s Scholars maintain academic excellence in high school and demonstrate leadership skills through active contributions to the enrichment of the individual’s school or community with active involvement in co-curricular and/or community activities.
President's Scholarship
$21,000
President’s Scholars have excellent academic standing and are actively engaged in extracurricular programs outside of the classroom.
Dean's Scholarship
$20,000
Dean’s scholars present records of academic improvement and consistent extracurricular participation.
Alumni Opportunity Award
$17,500
The Alumni Opportunity Award recognizes students with outstanding potential to thrive and contribute as part of the Wells community
Wells College Visit Grant
up to $2,000
We believe strongly in the value of a campus visit in making an informed college choice. All prospective students who visit campus individually or for an open house before May 1 are eligible for a $500 Wells College Visit Grant, which can be renewed for up to four years.
Janet Taylor Reiche '52 Legacy Award
$1,000
Awarded to students who have a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent who is a graduate of Wells College.
Empowering New York Leaders Award
up to $1,000
This award is granted to eligible students who submit a completed application for admission by January 1 and are also residents of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, or the Bronx.
Explore scholarship options on RaiseMe
We partnered with RaiseMe to offer micro-scholarships that recognize your everyday achievements and allow you to start earning money for college beginning in 9th grade. You can earn up to $13,000 per year, which will be included in your Wells College financial aid offer. You may receive even more in merit-based scholarships or financial aid once we review your application and FAFSA, but the money you earn from Wells College on RaiseMe is the minimum guaranteed amount you will receive from Wells.
ENDOWED FUNDS
Wells Grants
Wells Grants are supported by the Wells College endowment and by gifts it receives from generous friends of the College. If your family situation doesn’t change from year to year, your grant(s) will not change in subsequent years. You are automatically considered for Wells Grants when we review your application.