Students are automatically considered for academic merit scholarships based on their application for admission. Students may receive one of the following awards based on their credentials. Notification of any award is included in a student's acceptance letter.
Scholarship amounts are based on the year in which a student first enrolls at Augustana. The information below is valid for students first enrolling in the 2017-18 school year.
High school students
Presidential Scholarship $25,000 annually — Awarded to students with exceptional academic ability who also have demonstrated outstanding out-of-classroom and co-curricular involvement and good character. Students typically have a 28 ACT composite score or higher (1310 to 1340 combined new SAT score in math and evidence-based reading and writing) and rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Dean's Scholarship $23,000 annually — Awarded to students with an excellent academic record and demonstrated co-curricular involvement and good character. Students typically have a 25 to 27 ACT composite score (1200 -1300 combined new SAT score in math and evidence-based reading and writing) and rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative 2.75 GPA.
Founders Scholarship $21,000 annually — Awarded to students whose high school course selection has been challenging, whose academic performance is strong and who have made significant contributions to their high schools and communities. Students typically have a 23 to 24 ACT composite score or higher (1130 to 1190 combined new SAT score in math and evidence-based reading and writing) and rank in the top third of their high school class. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative 2.5 GPA.
Transfer students
2017-18 transfer scholarships range from $13,000 to $20,000 each year, based on academic success. To qualify, you must have a grade-point average of 2.7 or higher, and 15 transferable credits. There is no additional application for scholarships — your admissions transfer team will automatically consider your application for merit scholarships.
$20,000 annually — Students typically have a transferable college GPA of 3.6 or higher, and 15 transferable credits. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a minimum Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0.
$18,000 annually — Students typically have a transferable college GPA of 3.3 or higher, and 15 transferable credits. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a minimum Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0.
$16,000 annually — Students typically have a transferable college GPA of 3.0 or higher, and 15 transferable credits. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a minimum Augustana cumulative GPA of 2.75.
$13,000 annually — Students typically have a transferable college GPA of 2.75 or higher, and 15 transferable credits. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a minimum Augustana cumulative GPA of 2.5.
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK): $3,500 annually — Awarded to members of Phi Theta Kappa honor society. This scholarship is in addition to the transfer scholarship. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and a minimum Augustana cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Scholarships in the arts
Competitive scholarships in art, theatre and music for talented students regardless of academic major
• Art scholarship portfolio reviews: Nov. 18 and Jan. 14
• 2017-18 Music scholarship auditions (for students enrolling fall of 2018):
Oct. 20-21 (apply by Oct. 13)
Nov. 17-18 (apply by Nov. 1)
Jan. 12-13 (apply by Dec. 22)
Feb. 9-10 (apply by Jan. 19)
March 9-10 (apply by Feb. 16)
• Theatre scholarship auditions: Oct. 21, Nov. 18, Jan. 13, Feb . 10, March 10
Scholarships not requiring application or audition
Alumni Scholarship $1,000 annually — Given to students whose parent(s) are alumnae/alumni of Augustana College.
For Ohio Residents A minimum award of $2,500/year — the Austin E. Knowlton Scholarship is available to admissible students from Ohio, regardless of financial need. More information on the Austin E. Knowlton Scholarship.
Out-of-State Award $8,000 ($2,000 per year for four years) for students who live outside of Illinois and visit or have a personal admissions interview. Students must be accepted to the college to receive this award. More information on the Out-of-State Award.
Scholarships requiring an audition or application
Major/career specific
Departmental Open House and Scholarship Competition $1,000 annually — Awarded to winners of the November and January Departmental Open House and Scholarship Competition featuring more than 30 academic departments and nearly 90 majors and related areas of study. Renewed based on departmental criteria.
Online details and registration
For Future ELCA Church Leaders Up to $5,000 annually — The Rissing Scholarship is awarded each year to students who wish to prepare for professional leadership in the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. Award is renewable by maintaining a 2.5 Augustana cumulative grade-point average. More information on the Rissing Scholarship.
Lucken Geology Scholarship Up to $2,000 annually — Established by 1962 graduates John E. and Mary Thorson Lucken, this merit-based scholarship is for geology majors. (More information on the Lucken Scholarship)
Gerry and Morris M. Geifman Scholarship A merit-based award of $1,000 presented to a Jewish student at Augustana College, renewable annually. Details and application
Endowed Scholarships: Amounts vary. These scholarships are made possible by friends of the College. The Office of Financial Assistance will advise you of any for which you qualify.
Fine arts
Art Scholarship $500-$4,000 annually — Awarded to selected students after review of their portfolios. Renewal based on recommendation of the Art Department.
Portfolio review dates for scholarships.
Music Scholarships Up to $4,500 annually — Music scholarships award up to $4,500 annually to talented students, including non-majors, based on music auditions. Awards are renewable upon the recommendations of the Department of Music.
Online music scholarship details and application.
Carl B. Nelson Music Education Scholarship $500 annually — Awarded annually to 5 first-year students planning to major in music education. Renewal is based on recommendation of the Music Department. Can be combined with general or honors music scholarship.
Online music scholarship details and application.
Theatre Scholarships Up to $4,000 annually — The Judith Katz Memorial Theatre Scholarship is an award up to $4,000, renewable for four years. Please contact the Department of Theatre Arts for more details.
Other theatre scholarships are available up to $2,500, and are awarded to exceptional individuals pursuing performance, technical theatre, playwriting or criticism. All require an on-campus audition or presentation, and are renewable based on recommendations of the Department of Theatre Arts.
Online theatre scholarship details and application.
Other scholarship and award opportunities
Good Fit T-shirt Photo Contest $1000, one-year scholarship. Awarded to five students who win a category in the college's annual Good Fit T-Shirt Contest.
Details and submission instructions.
For FAFSA Filers $750 — The Early Filers Award is for students who submit the FAFSA, officially signed by applicant and one parent, to be received by the Federal Processing Agency no later than Nov. 10, 2017. Renewable with FAFSA completion by Nov. 1 each year. Students may receive this award regardless of financial need.
RaiseMe — Augustana partnered with RaiseMe to offer micro-scholarships that recognize everyday achievements (both in and out of the classroom) and allow students to start earning money for college beginning in the ninth grade. RaiseMe visibly rewards students for their college prep efforts and shows how an Augustana education is affordable. Students can accumulate up to $20,000 in micro-scholarships per year.
RaiseMe micro-scholarships represent the minimum amount of scholarships students will receive if they are accepted and enroll at Augustana, and are not combined with (or in addition to) other merit scholarships.
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