Widener University Main Campus

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Chester, PA

University Website:  https://www.widener.edu/
Apply Online:  https://www.widener.edu/admissions-aid/undergraduate-admissions/apply

Widener University is a private, coeducational university located in Chester, Pennsylvania.

Its main campus sits on 108 acres (.44 km²), just 14 miles (23 km) southwest of Philadelphia. The university has three other campuses: two in Pennsylvania (Harrisburg and Exton) and one in Wilmington, Delaware.

About 3,300 undergraduates and 3,300 graduate students attend Widener in eight degree-granting schools. The university offers associate's, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees in areas ranging from traditional liberal arts to professional programs.

Widener was founded in 1821 and has undergone several name changes. It was known as Pennsylvania Military College after 1892, and adopted the Widener name in 1972.

The Carnegie Foundation classifies Widener as a Doctoral/Research University and a Community Engagement Institution. Widener was ranked #181 in the National Universities category by US News & World Report for 2012.

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Widener University College Scholarships

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Widener Scholarship

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The Widener Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have a minimum 1350 SAT score, a minimum 3.8 GPA, rank in the top ten percent of your class and apply to the University by February 15 to be considered for this renewable award. An interview is also required.

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Widener Scholarship

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The Widener Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have a minimum 1350 SAT score, a minimum 3.8 GPA, rank in the top ten percent of your class and apply to the University by February 15 to be considered for this renewable award. An interview is also required.

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Rotary Club Scholarship - Widener University

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The Rotary Club Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have graduated from either Chester or Cardinal O'Hara high schools to qualify for this renewable award.

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Rotary Club Scholarship - Widener University

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The Rotary Club Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have graduated from either Chester or Cardinal O'Hara high schools to qualify for this renewable award.

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Maguire College Scholars Program

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The Maguire College Scholars Program is open to entering college freshmen. You must be an active participant in school and / or community volunteer extracurricular activities, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Maguire College Scholars Program

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The Maguire College Scholars Program is open to entering college freshmen. You must be an active participant in school and / or community volunteer extracurricular activities, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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John and Charles Sevier Memorial Scholarship

Widener University

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The John and Charles Sevier Memorial Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors with a major in the School of Business Administration or School of Nursing at Widener University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic excellence and financial need.

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John and Charles Sevier Memorial Scholarship

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The John and Charles Sevier Memorial Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors with a major in the School of Business Administration or School of Nursing at Widener University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic excellence and financial need.

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Faculty Scholarship - Widener University

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The Faculty Scholarship is available to sophomores at Widener University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, community service and financial need.

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Faculty Scholarship - Widener University

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The Faculty Scholarship is available to sophomores at Widener University. Your selection for this award will be based on academic merit, community service and financial need.

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Delaware Select Merit Scholarship

Delaware Law School-Widener University

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The Delaware Select Merit Scholarship is available to students at Widener University School of Law. Selection is based on undergraduate class rank, achieved an LSAT score that meets or exceeds the median LSAT score of the most recent Delaware Law School entering class, have demonstrated leadership and service backgrounds, and are likely to...

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Delaware Select Merit Scholarship

Delaware Law School-Widener University

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The Delaware Select Merit Scholarship is available to students at Widener University School of Law. Selection is based on undergraduate class rank, achieved an LSAT score that meets or exceeds the median LSAT score of the most recent Delaware Law School entering class, have demonstrated leadership and service backgrounds, and are likely to...

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Delaware County Scholarship

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The Delaware County Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have graduated from a Delaware County high school, rank in the top fifth of your class and be recommended by your principal to be considered for this award.

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Delaware County Scholarship

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The Delaware County Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Widener University. You must have graduated from a Delaware County high school, rank in the top fifth of your class and be recommended by your principal to be considered for this award.

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Dean’s Select Merit Scholarship-Delaware Law School

Delaware Law School-Widener University

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The Dean’s Select Merit Scholarship is available to students at Delaware Law School-Widener University. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal and professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and service background, extracurricular involvement at the undergraduate level, and strong character.

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Dean’s Select Merit Scholarship-Delaware Law School

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The Dean’s Select Merit Scholarship is available to students at Delaware Law School-Widener University. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal and professional accomplishments, demonstrated leadership and service background, extracurricular involvement at the undergraduate level, and strong character.

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Bonner Leader Program

The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

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The Bonner Leader Program is available to students attending participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Leaders will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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Bonner Leader Program

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The Bonner Leader Program is available to students attending participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Leaders will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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Woman's Club of Swarthmore Scholarship

Widener University

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The Woman's Club of Swarthmore Scholarship is available to mature female undergraduate students at Widener University. You must demonstrate financial need, seriousness of purpose, good academic standing and specific educational and professional goals to be considered for this award. Preference will be given to residents of the Borough of...

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Woman's Club of Swarthmore Scholarship

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The Woman's Club of Swarthmore Scholarship is available to mature female undergraduate students at Widener University. You must demonstrate financial need, seriousness of purpose, good academic standing and specific educational and professional goals to be considered for this award. Preference will be given to residents of the Borough of...

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