Scholarship funds are generously donated by B-WISER sponsors to help campers attend the program.
There are two types of camp scholarships available:
1. Merit Scholarship – $100
Who qualifies:
Select campers who compete in science competitions, such as:
- Science Olympiad
- Regional Science Days
- FIRST Lego League
Note: Campers are only eligible for a merit award one time (cannot be used for both MS & HS programs).
Award:
$100 off the camp fee
How to apply:
- Competition organizes select participants to receive scholarship certificates for B-WISER, and then students submit a copy of your award certificate (photo or scan is generally acceptable).
- Email it to the project coordinator with:
- Camper’s name
- Current school grade
2. Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship – $250-500
Who qualifies:
Campers who qualify for free or reduced meals at their school.
Note: The family’s household income must meet eligibility requirements even if the entire school participates in the meal program. And for high school campers who previously received the award as a middle schooler, the award amount is reduced.
Award:
$250-500 off the base camp fee.
- First time awardees will receive the full $500, paying just $160.
- Generally, second time financial aid awards are $250.
Required documentation:
Submit one of the following:
- A copy of your school’s free/reduced meal award letter, OR
- A completed Household Income Qualification Form (if the school letter isn’t available, for example if the whole school receives free meals)
How to apply:
Email the project director at BWISERcamp@wooster.edu and include:
- Applicant’s name
- Current grade level
- Eligibility documentation (school letter or income form)
Tip: Scholarships are limited — apply early for the best chance of receiving one.
If a student receives both merit and need-based scholarships, the need-based is reduced for a maximum possible award of $500 off the camp fee.
Application Checklist
To be considered for the Need-Based Scholarship, your complete application must first be submitted, including:
- Online camp registration
- Reduced payment of $160 (or $410 for 2nd time awards)
- Eligibility documentation (school letter or income form)
Send documents to:
Email: BWISERcamp@wooster.edu
Mailing Address: B-WISER Science Camp, Department of Physics,
The College of Wooster, Wooster, OH 44691
Please include the camper’s full name and grade level.
Campers will be notified of their scholarship status after all information is received (usually within a week).
More Details About the Free or Reduced Lunch Financial Aid Scholarship
The family must qualify for the “National School Breakfast and Lunch Program” to be eligible to apply for a need-based financial aid scholarship.
If the camper does not receive a scholarship and the family is unable to pay the remaining balance, payment will be refunded to the person who provided the payment.
Campers will be considered on a first come, first serve basis when their application is completed, with a limited number of scholarships granted per school.