The starting point
A STEM-focused Massachusetts private where every admitted first-year is automatically considered for a merit-based Presidential Scholarship, with specialty awards in robotics and business engineering and a renewal rule tied to passing credit hours rather than a high GPA.
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Presidential Scholarship
Varies; minimum $25,000 for IB diploma graduates (score 40+) · Variable or qualified amount
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Awarded automatically to first-year applicants based on academic performance in high school, recommendations, and leadership. IB diploma graduates with a score of 40 or greater are guaranteed a minimum $25,000 Presidential Scholarship. Amounts are determined holistically, not on a published stat grid.
Renewal: Renewable for four years. Full renewal requires passing at least 24 credits in A-D terms, remaining full-time (minimum 12 credits/semester), and good academic standing. Passing only 21 credits triggers a 5% reduction in merit funding.
https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-grants/wpi-merit
Robotics Engineering Scholars Program
Typically $10,000 to $25,000 per year · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Automatic consideration for Robotics Engineering majors. Includes research opportunities and paid summer research alongside the scholarship dollars.
Renewal: Renewable for four years under WPI's standard merit renewal rules (pass 24 credits in A-D terms, full-time, good standing).
https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-grants/wpi-merit
BizTech Emerging Leaders Scholarship
Typically $10,000 to $25,000 per year · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Automatic consideration for students in specified business-technology majors. Includes academic advising, industry projects, and networking events.
Renewal: Renewable for four years under WPI's standard merit renewal rules.
https://www.wpi.edu/admissions/tuition-aid/types-of-aid/scholarships-grants/wpi-merit
