2026 Johnson & Wales University Freshman Merit Awards (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Scholarship Summary: 
Johnson & Wales University is offering freshman merit awards to top-performing domestic freshmen students based upon performance in high school including rank, curriculum, and SAT.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 45% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The JWU Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. $23,000-$30,000: 4.00+ GPA
ii. $21,000-$28,000: 3.50-3.99 GPA
iii. $17,000-$25,000: 3.00-3.49 GPA
iv. Up to $21,000: Below 3.00 GPA
v. Wildcat Award: Up to $2,500 (Must reside in university housing to receive this grant; renewable as long as residing in university housing)
vi. Early Visit Grant: $1,000-$5,000 annually

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There is no separate application for these scholarships; simply to be considered.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Johnson & Wales University Freshman Scholarship Page.