This is a real program, but some details for the current cycle are not published or not yet confirmed. Check the official source before you plan around it.
Award
General merit varies and renews for four years, up to 16 terms or completion of the undergraduate degree. Early Decision admits from Fall 2026 onward receive at least $25,000 annually; historical Foisie full-tuition terms are unconfirmed.
Timeline
Nov 1Admission: ED I/EA I
Jan 5ED II/EA II
Feb 1RD (years unstated). Fall 2027 dates are not explicitly confirmed.
How to apply
Automatic consideration with admission.
What you'll need
No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
First-year applicants automatically considered based on academics, recommendations, leadership, activities and service; international applicants can receive merit. Recipients of WPI employee tuition benefits cannot receive academic merit.
Good to know
Remain full-time with at least 12 credits per semester, good academic standing and at least 24 passed credits in A-D terms annually; awards decrease 5% for each three-credit shortfall beginning at 21 credits. AP/transfer/incomplete credits do not count. Scholarship amounts do not increase with tuition, are tuition-capped and ordinarily exclude summer. Early Decision minimum cannot combine with Innovation Award. Historical 2014 Foisie gift supported students with financial need but does not establish a current named full-tuition award.