Royal Cup - Warner University

Showcase Your Talent to Earn a Scholarship!

The Royal Cup event is your chance to show what makes you special and how you can make a difference at Warner University. Plus, you can win scholarship money!

Mark your calendars and join us on March 1, 2025 kicking off at 9:00 am. We have special events in store for parents and students, so it’s a win-win for everyone!

Students interested in competing in the Royal Cup need only to apply and submit a transcript by February 22, 2025.

Students and parents sitting at tables in a room at Warner University.

Girl playing jenga with Warner University backdrop in the background.

How To Register

If you’d like to be part of this day, you must be an accepted student for Fall 2025, register for the event and submit a portfolio with the following by February 22, 2025:

• 2 Letters of Recommendation (not from a family member.)

• Resume

• One of the Following:

1,000 Word Essay About Yourself;
25 Slide Powerpoint About Yourself;
or a 2 – 4 Minute Video About Yourself.

What To Expect

During this event, participants will have interviews with faculty and will write a 500-word essay.

Parents will have sessions with our leadership team and have opportunities to ask questions they may have.

Judges will select ten finalists along with a top scholar who will be notified approximately three weeks following the event.

Group of parents and students sitting around at Royal Cup Scholarship Competition.

Academic Qualifications

Royal Cup participants must meet one of these academic qualifications:

• Have an acceptance decision for the Fall 2025 semester

• 3.5 Cumulative GPA (unweighted)

• 23+ ACT Score or 1130+ SAT Score

• Top 15% of Graduating Class

Day of Schedule

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Please arrive to the event at 8:30 a.m. The Welcome Reception will begin promptly at 9 a.m.

Students should expect to arrive to the showcase in business casual attire. Comfortable shoes are also encouraged!
Students will spend the day rotating through 3 stations: essay writing, interviews and a campus tour. They will also be able to meet and mingle with other prospective students and the admissions team throughout the day.
Parents will attend an in-depth session starting at 9 a.m. with the WU leadership team to discuss student life, housing, and campus security while also hearing from the Warner University Leadership Team. Parents will also be offered a campus tour and can attend a Q&A session with our financial aid department.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to register?

The Royal Cup is open to high-achieving high school seniors, graduating in 2025.
This event is not open to transfer students who have 24 credit hours or more and have completed at least one semester in college. Dual enrollment credit hours are not counted as transfer credit hours.

What criteria will be used to determine Royal Cup scholarship winners?

Selection of top scholarship recipients will be based on rankings within these criteria:
Interview: During the Royal Cup event, each contestant will be asked questions by Warner faculty. Contestants will also be evaluated based on the 500-word essay written during the event.

Can family members attend the Royal Cup with participating students?

Parents are encouraged to be on campus with students during the event to learn more about Warner. There will be time for parents to meet our leadership team and ask any questions they may have.

Parents will need to book lodging at one of several hotels in the area:
Courtyard by Marriott
Holiday Inn Express
Hampton Inn

Will students receive anything for participating?

All Royal Cup participants will be awarded scholarships to Warner University! Please see the three award levels below:

Warner University will give every student who attends Royal Cup weekend a $56,000 four-year renewable scholarship—$14,000 per year.

Students who finish in the top ten will receive a $60,000 four-year renewable scholarship—$15,000 per year.

One top scholar will be awarded a full-tuition scholarship—valued at $94,000 over four years.

When will Royal Cup scholarship winners be announced?

Winners will be scored and selected by a committee of judges and announced approximately 3 weeks after the event. Make sure to follow our Facebook page as we will first announce the winner LIVE. The Top 10 Winners will be notified after that. All recipients will also receive an official letter from the Warner administration announcing scholarships.

What are the requirements for receiving Royal Cup scholarships?

In order to remain eligible for their Royal Cup scholarships each year, winners must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA.

Contact Us

Still have questions? Please contact our Office of Admissions using the information below.

Office of Admissions

(863) 638-7212

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