The Wheaton Refugee Scholarship is a scholarship program offered by Wheaton College, a Christian liberal arts college located in Illinois, USA. The scholarship program is designed to provide financial support to refugees who are seeking higher education opportunities. The Wheaton Refugee Scholarship provides a financial award of up to $25,000 per year, renewable for up to four years, to help cover the cost of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Recipients of the scholarship are also provided with opportunities to engage with faculty and other high-achieving students at Wheaton College, participate in specialized support services for refugee students, and receive mentorship and support throughout their academic career.
The application process for the Wheaton Refugee Scholarship is competitive, and only a limited number of students are chosen to receive this award. Recipients of the scholarship are expected to maintain a high level of academic performance and to actively participate in the community of refugee students at Wheaton College.