Scholarships
Scholarships
For those entering 2012-13.
MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to first-time students based on SAT (CR+M) or ACT scores and to transfer students based on the transfer GPA. These awards are not competitive and do not require an application or interview. Scholarships are renewable annually for an additional three years.
FIRST TIME STUDENTS OR COLLEGE STUDENTS TRANSFERRING LESS THAN 12 HOURS:
| SAT or ACT scores: | Qualify you for: |
| > 1150 SAT (CR+M)* or > 25 ACT |
A guaranteed $14,000 Anderson University Distinguished Student Scholarship renewable for an additional three years.** Your Distinguished Student Scholarship will be awarded in addition to your eligibility for other need-based aid from federal and state sources. Completion of the FAFSA*** is strongly encouraged. |
| > 1050 SAT (CR+M)* or > 22 ACT |
A guaranteed $12,000 Anderson University Distinguished Student Scholarship renewable for an additional three years.** Your Distinguished Student Scholarship will be awarded in addition to your eligibility for other need-based aid from federal and state sources. Completion of the FAFSA*** is strongly encouraged. |
| All others | Anderson University is able to guarantee a level of grants and scholarships of at least $8,000. This guaranteed amount will include need-based aid from federal and state sources, should you be eligible, and therefore may not include any Anderson University funding. Filing the FAFSA*** is required. |
Transfer Students
| Transfer GPA | Scholarship Level |
| > 3.5 | A guaranteed $11,000 Anderson University Distinguished Student Scholarship renewable for an additional three years.** Your Distinguished Student Scholarship will be awarded in addition to your eligibility for other need-based aid from federal and state sources. Completion of the FAFSA*** is strongly encouraged. |
| > 3.0 | A guaranteed $9,000 Anderson University Distinguished Student Scholarship renewable for an additional three years.** Your Distinguished Student Scholarship will be awarded in addition to your eligibility for other need-based aid from federal and state sources. Completion of the FAFSA*** is strongly encouraged. |
| > 2.5 | Anderson University is able to guarantee a level of grants and scholarships of at least $7,000. This guaranteed amount will include need-based aid from federal and state sources, should you be eligible, and therefore may not include any Anderson University funding. Filing of the FAFSA*** is required. |
* If SAT and ACT tests are taken more than once, we will use the highest composite score from a single test date. (For the 2012-2013 school year, AU will use only the math and critical reading components of the SAT for admission decisions and for purposes of determining scholarship eligibility.)
** Must maintain a 3.0 grade point average.
*** FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is available at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Academic Honors Competitive Scholarship
- $17,000 (does not combine with Distinguished Student Scholarship)
- Scholarship deadline: January 21, 2012
- ≥ 1250 SAT or ≥ 28 ACT along with a 3.5 GPA
- By invitation only. Transfer students ineligible.
- View the Academic Honors Form [PDF].
Church of God Minister's Scholarship
- $1,000
- Awarded to children of Church of God ministers
- Student must attend full time and maintain satisfactory academic progress
- Parents must be active in church service and listed in the Church of God Yearbook
Matching Church Scholarship
- Up to $1,500 per student
- Awarded to match scholarships given by your church
- Student must be certified each year by the local church scholarship committee and meet established deadlines
- Contact Patty Rogers: (765) 641-4069, toll free (800) 421-1025, or parogers@anderson.edu.
Dr. James Earl Massey Intercultural Leadership Scholarship
- Competitive scholarship - amounts typically range from ($2,000 - $4,000)
- Available to first-time students (not transfers) with minimum high school GPA of 2.75 and who meet the additional qualifications as listed on the fact sheet
- Annual review process required for renewing scholarship for up to an additional three years
- Application deadline - April 2, 2012. (To download application click here)
- View the Massey Leadership Scholarship flyer [PDF] for a full list of qualifications and renewal requirements.
- For additional information contact Joe Davis, Director of Admissions (jmdavis@anderson.edu; (800) 428-6414)