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Academic Scholarships for New Freshman - 2010 Academic Year

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Kuyper Fellowship*

Full tuition
28 ACT (1250 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank; AND must attend Scholar Day on February 6, 13, 20, or 27, 2010. Competitive. +

Pella Rolscreen Fellowship*

$18,000
28 ACT (1250 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank; AND attend Scholar Day on February 6, 13, 20, or 27, 2010. 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 $13,000
28 ACT (1250 SAT) composite and 3.75 cumulative g.p.a. OR #1 high school class rank.

Dykstra Scholarship*

Half tuition
25 ACT (1130 SAT) OR 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. OR top 20 percent high school class rank AND must attend Scholar Day on February 6, 13, 20, or 27, 2010. Competitive. +

Dean's Scholarship

Up to $11,000
25 ACT (1130 SAT) OR 3.5 cumulative g.p.a. OR top 20 percent high school class rank.

Cornerstone Scholarship

Up to $9,000
21 ACT (980 SAT) AND 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.

Central Foundations Award

Amount varies
Awarded to students who demonstrate potential for college and do not meet the above academic criteria.

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, 2010.

* - Must have application and all pertinent documents for admittance to Office of Admission by Jan. 15, 2010 by 5 p.m. to be eligible to compete.