William Louis Poteat Scholarship
A need-based award for up to twenty first-year students who are active members of a North Carolina Baptist church.
Am I eligible?At a glance
Study level
Undergraduate
Destination
United States
Funding
A competitive need-based scholarship; the current amount is not published on the financial-aid page.
Eligible applicants
US citizens and permanent residents
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Overview
William Louis Poteat Scholarship is offered by Wake Forest University for Undergraduate study in United States. Details were checked against the provider’s official page on October 11, 2026.
Application checklist
What you’ll need
The confirmed essentials for this application. Always check the official source before applying.
- University admissionAdmission to Wake Forest University
- Official application form or online applicationRequired
What this scholarship covers
Need-based scholarship (amount not published)
Included
A competitive need-based scholarship; the current amount is not published on the financial-aid page. Award components, amounts, and exclusions can change by intake, programme, nationality, or host institution, so confirm them on the official provider page.
Are you eligible?
Eligibility review
Checked against the official criteria on October 11, 2026
International students
No
Domestic students
Conditional
Scholarship scope
University-specific
Last eligibility check
October 11, 2026
Who can apply
- Citizenship
- Applicant group: Domestic and international; award-specific.
- International eligibility
- Wake Forest offers no need-based aid to foreign nationals; international students are eligible for most merit scholarships.
Academic requirements
- Minimum grades / GPANot published
- No fixed minimum grade is listed for this scholarship. Check the provider’s current call for academic requirements.
Experience and personal requirements
- Financial needRequired
- Competitive need-based award; need is determined from the CSS Profile and FAFSA
Study restrictions and coverage
- Universities
- Wake Forest University
- Countries
- United States
Official eligibility summary
A need-based award for up to twenty first-year students who are active members of a North Carolina Baptist church.
Applicant profile
- US citizens and permanent residents
Study route
- Undergraduate study in United States
Current-cycle criteria
- A need-based award for up to twenty first-year students who are active members of a North Carolina Baptist church.
What to confirm for this cycle
Scholarship details can change from one application cycle to the next. Check these points on the official page before you apply.
- Current eligibility rules
- Current funding and benefits
- Current deadline and application route
Required documents
- Academic and identity documents requested in the current call
- Admission, language, or recommendation evidence where required
How to apply
- 1
Complete the CSS Profile and the FAFSA by January 1.
- 2
Have a church member complete the recommendation form and email it by February 1 (subject line: William Louis Poteat Scholarship).
- 3
Finalists are notified by the end of March.
Application timeline
Application cycle
Fall 2027 entry: CSS Profile and FAFSA by January 1, 2027; church recommendation by February 1, 2027.
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm it on the provider’s official page.
Always confirm the latest deadline on the official provider website.
Official source
Wake Forest University
Official scholarship source
Last checked October 11, 2026
Your next steps
- 01Read the official programme guidance.
- 02Confirm eligibility, funding, and the deadline.
- 03Check the current application cycle.
- 04Apply through the official provider.
Frequently asked questions
When is the next deadline?
The listed deadline is February 1, 2027. Confirm that it remains current on the official provider page.
Why do some details vary?
Scholarship conditions can differ by intake, study programme, nationality, and host institution. The official provider page is the source of the current rules.