International Transfer Student Scholarships
Whitworth scholarships are available to cover Whitworth tuition costs only.
Note: Please check back in September for 2026-27 scholarship info.
2025-26 Scholarships & Grants: $24,000 to $32,000
The following combined scholarship and grant amounts are determined at the time a student is accepted to Whitworth University. Eligible students are enrolled full time, have completed one or more terms at an accredited college or university, and are working toward their first bachelor's degree. The combined scholarship and grant amount will be determined from the student's official college transcript(s). If the student has attended more than one university, Whitworth will calculate a combined cumulative GPA. If the student has completed less than one full term of college work, the scholarship and grant amount will be determined based on the student's high school cumulative GPA.
| Name | Amount | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Provost's Scholarship & Grant | $32,000 per year | 3.75 or higher cumulative college GPA |
| Dean's Scholarship & Grant | $29,000 per year | 3.50-3.749 cumulative college GPA |
| Faculty Scholarship & Grant | $26,000 per year | 3.25-3.499 cumulative college GPA |
| Pirate Scholarship & Grant | $24,000 per year | 2.8-3.249 cumulative college GPA |
Students who enroll at Whitworth full time in 2025-26 will automatically receive the highest combined scholarship and grant amount for which they qualify (based on information received in the admissions office by July 1, 2025). These funds are available to cover Whitworth tuition costs only. Whitworth will renew the academic scholarship each year a student is enrolled full time and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
2024-25 Academic Scholarships: $20,000 to $26,000
The following scholarships are determined at the time a student is accepted to Whitworth University. Transfer scholarships will be offered to students who are enrolled full time, who have completed one or more terms at an accredited college or university, and who are working toward their first bachelor's degree. The scholarship amount will be determined from the student's official college transcript(s). If the student has attended more than one university, Whitworth will calculate a combined cumulative GPA. If the student has completed less than one full term of college work, the scholarship will be determined based on the student's high school cumulative GPA.
| Scholarship | Amount | GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Provost's Scholarship | $26,000 per year | 3.75 or higher cumulative college GPA |
| Deans' Scholarship | $24,000 per year | 3.50-3.749 cumulative college GPA |
| Faculty Scholarship | $22,000 per year | 3.25-3.499 cumulative college GPA |
| Pirate Scholarship | $20,000 per year | 2.8-3.249 cumulative college GPA |
Students who enroll at Whitworth full time in 2024-25 will automatically receive the highest scholarship for which they qualify (based on information received in the admissions office by July 15, 2024). These scholarships are available to cover Whitworth tuition costs only. Whitworth will renew the academic scholarship each year a student is enrolled full time and maintains satisfactory academic progress.
Visit Scholarships: $1,000 (one-time)
Offered to students enrolling in fall 2025 who complete a qualifying 2024-25 Whitworth admissions visit program.
CSS Profile
We highly encourage all international students, upon admission to Whitworth, to complete the CSS profile to be considered for possible future financial aid opportunities. This only needs to be submitted once. Whitworth does not provide waivers.
- Create your CSS Profile Account and apply: student.collegeboard.org/css-financial-aid-profile
- Whitworth CSS Profile Code: 4953
Please scroll down on the CSS PROFILE homepage and download the instructions. We encourage you to print the instructions and to view the interactive tutorial. Whitworth does not provide fee waivers for the CSS Profile.
If you experience technical difficulties with the CSS Profile, please contact their support services:
CSS/Financial Aid PROFILE Support
Students
Phone: 212.299.0096 (international) | 844.202.0524 (U.S. and Canada)
FAQ: cssprofile.collegeboard.org/frequently-asked-questions
Web: cssprofile.collegeboard.org/international-applicants
Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST. Service hours are extended October-February to 9 a.m.-10 p.m. EST and are subject to change.
Please note: Whitworth does not offer scholarships or other financial aid that covers the full cost of attendance. Whitworth does not offer loans.
If we receive your CSS Profile application by Nov. 15, you will receive a financial aid offer as early as mid-February. CSS Profiles received after Nov. 15 will be processed on a rolling basis.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Whitworth Office of International Admissions at wuintladmissions@whitworth.edu.
Other Sources of Support
Whitworth EducationUSA Scholarship
To encourage students to take advantage of the resources EducationUSA offers to prepare students for study in the United States, Whitworth University is offering a $1,000 scholarship to any student who is registered at an EducationUSA center around the world and is admitted to Whitworth and enrolls. This scholarship would be in addition to any academic scholarship and/or need-based institutional grants (amounts vary) for which the student qualifies and is renewable.
On-Campus Student Employment
On-campus part-time job opportunities are also available to international students with F-1 and J-1 visas. A student working just 10 hours a week, for example, could earn about $4,200 in a nine-month academic year.