Academic Scholarship for Freshmen

Newberry College offers three achievement-based scholarship programs for incoming freshmen: the Trustees Scholarship Award, the Founders Scholarship Award, and the Presidential Achievement Award. They are designed to recognize and reward outstanding high school graduates who plan to enroll in degree programs at Newberry College. While not mandatory, distinguished achievements in areas such as the following will enhance a student’s candidacy:

Art,
Athletics participation,
Cheerleading,
Marching and/or Concert Band,
Club participation,
Communications (Newspaper, Yearbook, Radio,
Television, etc.),
Community Service,
CreativeWriting,
Debate/Forensics,
Leadership, Music,
Science or Mathematics competitions,
Theatre,
Religious activities,
Scouting or other youth organizations.

The Trustees Scholar exhibits a strong academic record, class rank usually in the top 10 percent, with at least a 3.75 GPA, and an average combined SAT score of 1400 (32 ACT). Applications are reviewed on an individual basis by the Committee on Scholarships to determine a candidate’s eligibility. A student who is a recipient for this award may receive up to $15,000 per academic year, renewable for four years by maintaining at least a cumulative 3.5 GPA.

The typical Founder’s Scholar exhibits a strong academic record, class rank usually in the top 15 per cent, with a 3.5 GPA, and an average combined SAT score of 1200 (27 ACT). Applications are reviewed on an individual basis by the Committee on Scholarships to determine a candidate’s eligibility. A student who is a recipient for this award may receive up to $10,000 per year, renewable for four years by maintaining at least a cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Students considered for the Presidential Achievement Award also have strong academic records and programs, usually rank in the top 20 per cent of their class, an average combined SAT score of 1000 (22 ACT) and 3.0 GPA. A student who is a recipient for this award may receive up to $7,500 per year, renewable for four years by maintaining at least a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

To apply for any of these awards, a student must complete the regular Application for Admission and the Scholarship Application by January 15. These scholarships are not transferable to another institution.

Scholarships for Transfer Students
Transfer students who have earned at least a 2.5 GPA on the 4.0 scale and who have attained at least sophomore status will be eligible for consideration for the Newberry College Transfer Tuition Scholarship. Applicants will be screened by the Scholarship Committee. The value of the Transfer Tuition Scholarship ranges from $2,000 to $5,000 and is renewable if the student maintains at least a 2.5 GPA and remains a student in good standing.
In addition transfer students may be eligible for federal, state, and Newberry College scholarship funds as part of their student aid award package. Further information can be obtained from the Office of Admissions.