Wellesley College - Elisabeth Kaiser Davis Scholar Program
Award: See note below.
Category: Private College Scholarships
Wellesley meets 100 percent of calculated need for all admitted students. Financial aid is limited for international students and international students must apply for financial aid at the time of application. International students applying for aid may only apply as Fall Transfers.
Eligibility Criteria:
Students are eligible for transfer admission to Wellesley if they have a minimum of 6-8 transferable Wellesley-equivalent units, but no more than 16 transferable units. In order to receive a Wellesley College degree as a transfer student, you must complete at least two years (16 units) of coursework at the College.
Transfer applicants who are U.S. veterans, mothers, or any women age 24 and older, can choose to participate in the Elisabeth Kaiser Davis Degree Program as a Davis Scholar.
Wellesley College looks for women of intellectual promise who have demonstrated qualities of independence and character that will enable them to take full advantage of our curriculum. We seek qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds—students whose perspectives will contribute to our community and beyond. Wellesley believes that diversity is essential to our students’ educational experience and is committed to fostering an environment where all students have the potential to thrive.
Selection Criteria:
For community college transfer applicants, close attention is paid to students’:
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College and high school transcripts
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Academic instructor recommendations
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Quality of writing as demonstrated in essays
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Extra – and co-curricular involvements and talents
Transfer applicants are also welcomed to contact the Office of Admission to discuss opportunities at Wellesley and the transfer process at admission@wellesley.edu.
Disclaimer: This information is subject to change without notice. Please visit the scholarship website for up-to-date information.
