Academic Scholarships for New Freshman
Kuyper Fellowship* – full tuition
28 ACT (1230 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank; AND must attend Presidential Scholar Day on February 16 or February 23, 2008. Competitive. +
Pella Rolscreen Fellowship* – $16,000
28 ACT (1230 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank; AND must attend Presidential Scholar Day on February 16 or February 23, 2008. Competitive. +
Fellowships are Central's most prestigious academic awards. Fellows are accorded a special mentoring relationship with a faculty member, resulting in a senior honors project. The prestigious designation "Central College Fellow" becomes a permanent fixture on the transcript of all candidates who complete the honors project. Areas include academic research, leadership, service, and the visual and performing arts.
Presidential Scholarship – up to $12,000
28 ACT (1230 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank.
Dykstra Scholarship* – half tuition
25 ACT (1120 SAT) OR 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. OR top 20 percent high school class rank AND must attend Dean’s Scholar Day on February 2 or February 9, 2008. Competitive. +
Dean's Scholarship – up to $10,000
25 ACT (1120 SAT) OR 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. OR top 20 percent high school class rank.
Cornerstone Scholarship – up to $7,500
21 ACT (970 SAT) AND 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.
Academic Grants - Amount varies
For students demonstrating academic and leadership potential and who are not eligible for the above listed scholarship.
Multicultural Scholarships - Amount varies
Must be a member of an under-represented ethnic minority group. Demonstrate potential for involvement and leadership in campus and community activities.
Heritage Award – $1,500 to $2,100
Must be a member of the Reformed Church in America OR be the child of an alum OR have a sibling who is attending or has graduated from Central College.
Iowa Tuition Grant - $4,000
Must reside in Iowa and demonstrate specific financial need. FAFSA due to processor by July 1, 2008.
* - Must have application and all pertinent documents for admittance to Office of Admission by Jan. 15, 2008 by 5 p.m. to be eligible to compete.
