Greensboro College Scholarships
Fall 2010 & Spring 2011
Merit Scholarships
| Scholarship | Amount | Freshman Minimum Criteria | Transfer | Application Deadline |
Presidential *
| Full Tuition & Fees
| 3.75 GPA and 1250 SAT or 28 ACT
| 3.75 GPA
| March 1
|
| Trustees** | $12,500 | 3.5 GPA and 1150 SAT or 25 ACT
| 3.5 GPA
| March 1
|
| Deans | $10,000 | 3.25 GPA and 1050 SAT or 23 ACT
| 3.25 GPA
| March 1
|
| Founders | $7,500 | 3.0 GPA and 1000 SAT or 21 ACT
| 3.0 GPA
| March 1
|
Achievement
| $5,000 | 2.5 GPA and 900 SAT or 18 ACT
| 2.5 GPA
| March 1
|
* minus federal, state and other institutional aid
** an additional $1000 is awarded to those who qualify for admission into the Honors Program
Additional Scholarships
International
To assist in creating a global community on our campus, scholarships are offered to international students valued from $5,000 to $15,000. (These dollars are NOT in addition to merit based scholarship awards.)
Leadership
Up to $2,000 may be awarded to students who have achieved honors in leadership and service. Examples include both the Eagle Scout and Gold Award in scouting.
Performance
$1,000 scholarships recognizing student performance in the Greensboro College Band or as a member of the Greensboro College Cheerleading team.
United Methodist
Recognizing our heritage as a Methodist-affiliated college, we offer the following scholarships to Methodist students. (Students may only be identified for one.)
Kingswood Scholars $12,500
Minister's Dependents $5,000
Pastor's Choice $2,500
Need Based Aid
Over 5 million dollars in need based aid is offered to our students each year. Our Office of Financial Aid is committed to assisting every student with making a Greensboro College education affordable. Aid is awarded based on the students need as computed from their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Fine Arts
Students with outstanding talents in theatre, music or art may be considered for scholarship. Auditions and portfolio evaluations are required. Awards vary from $2,500 to $5,000.
Heritage Grant
Students who reside outside the state of North Carolina may be eligible for a $2,500 grant-in-aid based on their state of residency. North Carolina students will be awarded the North Carolina Legislative Tuition Grant and a Heritage Grant totaling $2,500.
All students are evaluated for scholarships based on their complete academic and extra curricular profile.
