Westminster College Academic Scholarships
Students who have been accepted for admission will be considered for the following academic scholarships.
Dean’s Scholarship
- Freshmen applicants
- ACT = 23 – 25 or SAT = 1590 - 1700
- GPA = 3.00+
- Actively involved in high school and community extra-curricular activities
- Range = $4,000 - $7,000
- Scholarship Committee will start evaluating applicants the first of March .
President’s, Trustee’s and Churchill Scholarships
- Freshmen applicants
- ACT = 26+ or SAT = 1800+
- GPA = 3.25+
- Range = $7,500 – Full Tuition
- Scholarship Competition – 2009 On-campus interviews
January 24, February 7 & February 28
Transfer Scholarship
- Transfer applicants
- College GPA = 3.00+
- Range = $5,000 - $7,000
Other Westminster College Aid Programs
Westminster Grant
These grants may be awarded to students who demonstrate financial need. Grants are awarded for one academic year. Renewal is contingent upon current funding levels and the student’s annual submission of an FAFSA application for financial aid, evidence of need, maintaining satisfactory progress toward a degree and remaining in attendance for the full period for which the grant is awarded.
Westminster Out-of-State Grant
Out of state students who demonstrate financial need will be considered for these grants on an annual basis upon receipt of the FAFSA results. Renewal is contingent upon current funding levels and the student’s annual submission of an FAFSA application for financial aid, evidence of need, maintaining satisfactory progress toward a degree and remaining in attendance for the full period for which the grant is awarded.
Breakthrough Award
Students who file the FAFSA will be considered for this non-need based award on an annual basis. Renewal is contingent upon current funding levels and the student’s annual submission of an FAFSA application for financial aid, evidence of need, maintaining satisfactory progress toward a degree and remaining in attendance for the full period for which the grant is awarded.
Alumni/Sibling Awards
Students who are the children, grandchildren or sibling of a current Westminster student or Westminster alumnus will be awarded a $1,000 award, which is renewable every year as long as the student is maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Westminster College Endowed Scholarships
Through generous gifts from family, friends and alumni of Westminster College, various scholarship programs have been established. The awarding criteria and value of these awards varies greatly. To be considered for any endowed scholarship, students must submit a FAFSA application.
Other Scholarships
In addition to the aid programs described above, Westminster College strongly encourages all students to apply for independent scholarships, grants and loan programs. Listed below are scholarship search and financial aid web sites that we recommend:
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