Wake Forest Leadership and Character Scholarship
A full merit scholarship toward educational costs for a small cohort of first-year students with exceptional character and leadership who qualify for need-based aid.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
A full scholarship toward educational costs; the page does not itemise what it covers.
Eligible applicants
US citizens and permanent residents
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Overview
Wake Forest Leadership and Character Scholarship is offered by Wake Forest University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmission to Wake Forest University
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Full scholarship toward educational costs
Included
Leadership and character programming
Included
A full scholarship toward educational costs; the page does not itemise what it covers. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Wake Forest offers no need-based aid to foreign nationals; international students are eligible for most merit scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Must apply for, and qualify for, need-based financial aid in the first year
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- Wake Forest University
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
A full merit scholarship toward educational costs for a small cohort of first-year students with exceptional character and leadership who qualify for need-based aid.
Applicant profile
- US citizens and permanent residents
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- A full merit scholarship toward educational costs for a small cohort of first-year students with exceptional character and leadership who qualify for need-based aid.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Submit the Wake Forest admission application by December 1.
- 2
Apply for need-based financial aid; you must qualify for it in your first year.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fall 2027 entry: submit the admission application by December 1, 2026.
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Wake Forest University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is December 1, 2026. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.