History
Westminster College was born January 21, 1852 in New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, with an affiliation with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). As one of the earliest coeducational colleges in the nation, Westminster was founded to promote the spirit and values of Christianity while focusing on the development of the individual – intellectually, spiritually, and socially – which still rings true today.
Education
The mission of Westminster College is to help men and women develop competencies, commitments and characteristics which have distinguished human beings at their best. The liberal arts tradition is the foundation of the curriculum continually designed to serve this mission in a rapidly changing world.
Career
The Career Center provides many opportunities for your student throughout their time here and beyond. We are dedicated to creating connections for students that will enhance their opportunities and also prepare them for a fulfilling career. We help students explore majors and careers, show them how to enhance their skills, teach them how to engage in new opportunities, and challenge them to excel as they move forward. We’re here to help create a path for your student’s future.
Westminster College New Wilmington Key Statistics & Highlights
- 309 Scholarships
- 109 Academic Staff
- 1,200 Students
- 650 Students (female)
Westminster College New Wilmington Overview
Westminster College New Wilmington Scholarships
Westminster College New Wilmington Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Westminster College New Wilmington. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
Independent provider
Grant
250000 INR
Deadline
31 May 2026
GyanDhan Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
07 Oct 2026
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Other Scholarships For Graduate Students
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Independent provider
Grant
72000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF)
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Stipendium Peregrinum
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Independent provider
Grant
33600 EUR
Deadline
01 Jul 2026
Mundus MAPP EMJM Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
25600 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Next 100 (Kitas 100)
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Independent provider
Grant
20000 USD
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Thanks To Scandinavia Grants To Danish Students
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Veterans’ Fund Indigenous Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 AUD
Deadline
30 Apr 2026
Veterans’ Fund Graduate Scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Bakala Foundation Scholarship Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Becas La Caixa
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Independent provider
Grant
38000 GBP
Deadline
16 Sep 2026
Marshall Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
01 Sep 2026
Fulbright Award For Postgraduate Study
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Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
30 Sep 2026
Study Abroad Graduate Scholarships of Chungcheongnam-do
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Independent provider
Grant
30000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
International Education Center's Study Abroad Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Jul 2026
Onsi Sawiris Scholarship Program - Graduate Degree
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
16800 USD
Deadline
01 Oct 2026
German Academic Exchange Service -Scholarships for Exchange Programs
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Independent provider
Grant
11000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Dositeja Fund For Young Talents Of Serbia
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Fondos En Administración - ICETEX
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Student services
- Student Employment
- Disability Resources
- Diversity & Inclusion
- Faculty Directory
- Library
- Sexual Misconduct & Title IX Information Portal
- Student Handbook
- Campus Break Shuttle Service
Housing services
8 residential housing options; guaranteed housing all 4 years.
Library services
Community patrons are welcome in the McGill Library, dedicated in 1938 and most recently renovated in 2009. In addition to online and traditional print academic resources, the library has a wonderful children’s book collection and the Community-College Bookshelf, which features popular fiction and non-fiction. Family borrowing cards are available to community patrons for $10 per year.
Medical services
Medical Services :
- Illness/injury care and follow-up
- Diagnostic laboratory testing
- Health promotion counseling
- Allergy injections (additional fee, students provide own serum)
- Suture removals and dressing changes
- Flu vaccine clinic
- TB testing
- Referral to community health care providers and services
- Equipment to lend (crutches)
- Free walk-in self care cold clinic
- physicals (additional fee may apply)
Campus life
Browne Hall is a three-floor facility, each containing a large community bathroom as well as single, double, and triple bedrooms. It currently provides housing for first-year and upperclass women. It was built in 1928, and named for Dr. Robert A. Browne, Westminster's second president.
Special Features of Browne Hall
- Immediately next door to Duff Dining Hall and the Titan Club
- Within a 2-3 minute walk to all classroom buildings
- Centrally located on campus, and situated across from the library
- Laundry facilities located on the ground floor
- Data connections to the college computer system in every room
Sports facilities
- Home to the Titan basketball and volleyball programs, the main gymnasium seats 2,300 fans for varsity events.
- An auxiliary gym is directly adjacent to the main gym to allow flexibility in scheduling for all teams and includes indoor batting cages for baseball and softball.
- The Titan swimming teams compete in the Westminster Natatorium, which is also available to the campus community for leisure swimming.
- Completed in 1994, the fitness center provides all students, including varsity athletes, with a state-of-the-art weight and fitness training facility.
- The center features a large free weight section, as well as over 40 pieces of selectorized and aerobic equipment.
Student clubs
Student Clubs include:
- Allies
- Alpha Phi Omega
- American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB)
- Black Student Union
- Campus Programming Council (CPC)
- Chapel Retreats
- Coalition for the Protection of the Unborn (CPU)
- College Democrats
- College Republicans
- Colleges Against Cancer
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Dance Theatre
- Disability Awareness Club
- Enactus
Accreditation
Westminster College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Programs at Westminster College are approved for veterans' benefits, and the college is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant students.
Westminster College New Wilmington Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
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New Castle City