Scholarships

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Westminster Scholarships

At Westminster College, we award more than $13 million in scholarships every year. All students who have been accepted for admission will be considered for specific academic and merit scholarships. As long as you remain in good academic standing, we’ll guarantee your scholarship for your entire time at Westminster.
The combination of tuition-specific financial aid awards from all funding sources cannot exceed the cost of tuition.

Freshman Merit-Based Scholarships

As an incoming freshman for the 2024-2025 academic year, you will have the opportunity to qualify for one of six Westminster College scholarships, based on your previous academic success. Scholarships are available to full-time undergraduate domestic students

Award Name Annual Amount Requirements
Churchill Scholarship $25,000 4.00+ GPA or 1360+ SAT or 30+ ACT
Trustee's Scholarship $23,000 3.75-3.99 GPA or 1300-1350 SAT or 28-29 ACT
President's Scholarship $22,000 3.50-3.74 GPA or 1200-1290 SAT or 25-27 ACT
Dean's Scholarship $21,000 3.00-3.49 GPA or 1100-1190 SAT or 22-24 ACT
Leadership Award $19,000 Under 3.00 GPA or under 1100 SAT or under 22 ACT
The G. Robert Muehlhauser Award of Excellence 1 full-tuition award offered annually to a top academically achieving freshman student.

Transfer Merit-Based Scholarships

If you are transferring to Westminster College as a full-time undergraduate domestic student during the 2024-2025 academic year, a number of academic scholarships are available. Specific awards are based on your GPA

Award Amount Annual Amount
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $22,000
Honors Transfer Scholarship $20,000
Columns Transfer Scholarship $19,000
Founders Transfer Scholarship Up to $16,500

Other Westminster Awards and Aid

To be considered for the following tuition specific awards, please contact Admissions or the Financial Aid Office

 

Award Amount General Criteria Annual Amount
Endowed Scholarship Named scholarships, funded by alumni and friends of the College, that students can be considered for after they file the FAFSA. Varies and may be awarded in lieu of Westminster College's Merit-Based awards.
Alumni/Sibling Award Students having a brother or sister attending, or a sibling, parent or grandparent who is an alumnus of Westminster College. $1,000 awarded in addition to Merit-Based awards.
Westminster Grant Students who demonstrate financial need after filing the FAFSA will be considered for this grant. Varies and may be awarded in addition to Merit-Based awards.
FAFSA Priority Award Students must submit the FAFSA by our priority deadline, November 15. $1,000 awarded in addition to Merit-Based awards.

Participation Scholarships

Freshman and transfer applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships. Students are limited to receive one participation scholarship, but they can participate in multiple activities on campus.

Award Name Description Annual Amount

Cheer Scholarship

Cheerleaders who are interested in being a member of our cheer squad may submit the application to be considered for the Cheer Scholarship. Up to $3,000

Music Award

Vocalists interested in being a member of our vocal ensembles may submit the Music Questionnaire and audition for a Music Award. Up to $3,000

Outside/Private Scholarship Opportunities