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Scholarships & Awards | Qualifications

Academic Awards

Students can receive only ONE Academic award unless indicated otherwise.

Presidential Scholarship ($500 to $5,000)

- TWO participants will be awarded FULL TUITION

This award is for HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY. This award is reserved for those students who embody the mission of McPherson College: To develop whole persons through Scholarship, Participation and Service. Students should demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, involvement in school, community and/or church as well as demonstrate service to others.

Qualifications:
The Presidential Scholarship competition recognizes top High School students for their academic performance. Students invited to attend this day will receive a Presidential Scholarship award based on their performance. The day will include a spontaneous essay writing competition, moderated round table discussion and personal interview. You and your guests will also have the opportunity to tour our campus, visit with faculty and current students, meet with your Admissions Counselor and attend a social mixer held in your honor.

Please call the Admissions Office today to see if you qualify! 800-365-7402

Required materials:

Completed Presidential Scholarship Application

Official copy of your high school transcript

Official copy of your ACT or SAT score report

Transfer Presidential Scholarship ($500 to $3,000)
This award is for TRANSFER STUDENTS ONLY. This award is reserved for those students who embody the mission of McPherson College: To develop whole persons through Scholarship, Participation and Service. Students should demonstrate a commitment to academic achievement, involvement in school, community and/or church as well as demonstrate service to others.
Qualifications:
The Presidential Scholarship recognizes top transfer students for their academic performance. Students invited to participate will receive a Presidential Scholarship award based on their performance. Students are invited to campus for a spontaneous essay writing competition and personal interview. The Transfer Presidential Scholarship is evaluated on an individual basis and by appointment.

Please call the Admissions Office today to see if you qualify! 800-365-7402
Required materials:

Application

Official college transcript(s)

Art Scholarship
STUDENTS MUST MAJOR IN ART (studio art, art education, graphic design or graphic design management) and complete the following steps.
Additional requirements:

Portfolio

Marvin and Doreen Will History/History and Politics Scholarships
STUDENTS MUST MAJOR IN HISTORY and/or POLITICS.
These scholarships help provide students with wonderful opportunities for travel, educational advancement, and the chance to study history at McPherson College.
Additional requirements and applications:

History Scholarship

History Scholarship for Student Stipends

History Scholarship for Studying Abroad
This scholarship is intended to provide need based support for international study experiences which could include a traditional study abroad experience, internship or field experience related to History and/or Politics.
Additional requirements and applications:

Students need not major in History or Politics

History Scholarship for Studying Abroad

Demographic Awards

Alumni/Church of the Brethren Scholarship ($3,000)
McPherson College is excited to offer the new Alumni/Church of the Brethren scholarship. $3000 will be awarded to any new student who is either a child of an alumnus or Church of the Brethren member.
Criteria:

To qualify as a Church of the Brethren member, please submit a letter of recommendation from your local congregation

Co-Curricular Awards

This category recognizes a student’s achievement and participation outside of the classroom. Awards require audition or recommendation from coach/faculty. All McPherson College awards are limited based on academic information. IN ADDITION TO ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS, THESE AWARDS REQUIRE PARTICIPATION – AWARDS ARE RENEWABLE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE FACULTY OR COACH.

Athletic Awards: Requires coach recommendation. Students are encouraged to complete the Athletic Recruitment Form.

Entrepreneurship Fellow Scholarship
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Music Awards: Audition Required.
Additional requirements:

A letter of recommendation from one or more high school or private music teachers. This letter should include comments that pertain to musical skills, ability to be successful as a musician at the collegiate level, overall character and academic performance in high school.

Theatre Awards: Audition Required.
Additional requirements:

A letter of recommendation from one or more high school/college theatre instructors. The letter should include comments that pertain to the student’s theatre skills, the student’s ability to be successful within theatre at the college level, the student’s overall character, and the student’s academic performance.

A written statement from the student as to why he or she is choosing theatre as a major or interest. The student should discuss personal and professional goals.