Scholarships
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 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 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 |