Merit Scholarships
Merit Scholarships for First-Year Students
Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ awards admissions scholarships to incoming first-year undergraduate students. Students are automatically considered for a scholarship upon the review of their application for admission. Generally scholarships can range between $25,000 to $30,000 and are awarded regardless of financial need. These scholarships are renewable at the same amount each year for up to five years of payment (or completion of the undergraduate degree, whichever comes first); provided students maintain continuous, full-time enrollment and satisfactory academic progress.
Some other merit scholarship opportunities at Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ include:
- The Legacy Award – Awarded to incoming full-time undergraduate students whose sibling, parent, grandparent, and/or great-grandparent is currently attending or has graduated from Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥. This includes alumni of all graduate programs and the Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ Theological Seminary. Eligible recipients receive $2,000 annually.
- The Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ Church Scholarship – Awarded to incoming full-time undergraduate students who are official documented members of a Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ Church congregation. Eligible recipients receive up to $2,000 annually. A letter from the pastor of the congregation must accompany the application for admission. A student may retain their Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ Church Scholarship for up to five years of full-time undergraduate enrollment.
- Endowed and Annual Giving Scholarships – Alumni and friends of Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ donate millions of dollars every year to the many scholarship funds established to support our students. Incoming first-year students are encouraged to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible to maximize funding consideration.
SAGE Scholars Tuition Rewards Program
Â鶹ÊÓƵֱ²¥ participates in the program, a national consortium of private colleges and universities that encourages families to save for higher education and to attend member institutions. The program is a collaboration of colleges, financial and insurance organizations, employee benefit plans, and Pennsylvania's 529 College Savings plan. Tuition Rewards are included in the formulation of your financial aid offer.