Dean's Scholarship

Award: $4,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Awarded to applicants entering the Corcoran's BFA Program.

 

Academic Achievement Award

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

 

President's Award

Award: $8,000, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Award is merit-based.

 

Arthur J. Ellis Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 1 (Priority)

Applicant must be majoring in photojournalism.

 

John Montgomery Belk Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate exceptional promise in academics, character, leadership and service.

 

Charles Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a graduate of a Chicago public high school with strong records of academic and personal accomplishment. Preference is given to students of color, particularly Hispanic students.

 

Lowell L. Bryan Scholarship

Award: $30,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must contribute in a superlative manner to their sports as well as to academic and co-curricular life.

 

Samuel H. Bell Scholarship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be academically powerful.

 

James K. and Jean T. Batten Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be pursuing a careers in public affairs.

 

Ben Craig Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be a first generation college student.

 

James B. Duke Scholarship

Award: $15,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must be academically powerful.

 

Church-College Scholarship

Award: $4,675, Deadline: None

Applicant must receive a church scholarship that meets Internal Revenue Service guidelines for charitable deduction.

 

Bluffton Incentive Scholarship

Award: $5,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.8 GPA and a minimum combined SAT score of 970 (composite ACT score of 21) and must demonstrate potential to do well at the school.

 

Leadership/Service Grant

Award: $4,500, Deadline: None

Applicant must be regularly admitted to the University and be able to demonstrate contributions outside the classroom in areas such as music, theatre, student government, athletics, church, and community.

 

Thompson S. and Sarah S. Baker Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate academic and personal accomplishments.

 

Tuition Equalization Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum composite SAT score of 1050 (composite ACT score of 23) and must either rank in the top quarter of class or have a minimum 3.0 GPA.

 

Erwin Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and personal integrity.

 

Presidential Award

Award: $20,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and leadership and will contribute diverse cultural or socioeconomic perspectives to the classroom and to campus life.

 

Academic Honors Scholarship

Award: $13,000, Deadline: None

Award is based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT Reasoning scores.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

John I. Smith Scholars Program

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate leadership, academic excellence and a strong commitment to community service.

 

Academic Distinction Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 1140 (composite ACT score of 25).

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Community Enrichment Grant

Award: $2,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must come from a background that has been under-represented at the school in previous years. Students selected for this award must participate in Program H.O.M.E., a mentorship program.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

William Holt Terry Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: None

Applicant must demonstrate exemplary leadership skills and personal qualities through student government, athletics, service or other activities.

 

Out-of-State Choice Grant

Award: $660, Deadline: None

 

Minister/Missionary Family Grant

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

A minimum of three years service or commitment to service is required.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Transfer Honors Scholarship

Award: $12,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and at least 23 quarter hours or 15 semester hours completed.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Transfer Scholarship

Award: $8,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 2.5 GPA and 23 quarter or 15 semester hours completed.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

Bluffton Opportunity Grant

Award: $13,200, Deadline: None

Selection is based upon financial need. Applicant must file the FAFSA annually each year for eligibility to be determined.

  • No Geographic Restrictions
  • No Restrictions
  • All Majors Eligible

 

21st Century Hazel Swanson Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: None

Applicant must have a minimum 3.5 GPA and a minimum combined SAT I score of 1300 (composite ACT score of 29).

 

21st Century Hazel Swanson Scholarship - Undergraduate

Award: $750, Deadline: April 30

Applicant must have a minimum 3.85 GPA.