FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS (aka FRESHMEN) SCHOLARSHIPS

National Merit "Finalists"

Full time students who have received recognition as a National Merit "Finalist" and identify Morningside College as their "first-choice" college are eligible for a tuition scholarship at Morningside College. To receive the award, students must provide written confirmation of their Merit Scholarship Award and should participate in a Celebration of Excellence Weekend.

Nomination Criteria: Admitted full time students are automatically eligible if they have at least a 27 ACT, are in the top 10% of their class, and are in good standing.

Scholarship Process: To be eligible for the full “President’s Scholarship Award” ($40,000), a student must meet the nomination criteria AND should attend a Scholar Weekend*. Students choosing not to attend a scholarship weekend will automatically be awarded $24,000 ($6,000 each year for four years). The scholarship is renewable if the student maintains a 3.0 grade point average and remains in good standing.

*Students who wish to be eligible for the full $40,000 award but are not able to attend a scholar weekend due to a conflict in schedule with high school activities may request the opportunity to do an individual on-campus interview through their Admissions Representative.

*President’s Scholars institutional gift aid may not exceed tuition in a given year.

Dean’s Scholarship Award

Scholarship Award: Up to $24,000 ($6,000 each year for four years).

Nomination Criteria: Admitted full time students are automatically nominated with a minimum 23 ACT or if they are in the top 20% of their high school class, active in co-curricular activities, and are in good standing.

Scholarship Process: To be eligible to receive a full “Dean’s Scholarship Award” ($24,000), a student must meet the nomination criteria AND should attend a Scholar Weekend*. Scholars choosing not to attend a scholarship weekend will automatically be awarded $12,000 ($3,000 each year for four years). The scholarship is renewable provided the student remains in good standing.

*Students who wish to be eligible for the full $24,000 award but are not able to attend a scholar weekend due to a conflict in schedule with high school activities may request the opportunity to do an individual on-campus interview through their admissions counselor.

*Dean’s Scholars institutional gift aid may not exceed $40,000 or $10,000 each year.

Mustang Co-Curricular Award

Scholarship Award: Up to $12,000 ($3,000 each year for four years).

Nomination Criteria: Eligible full time students are nominated based upon their leadership, involvement, and minimum academic standards. Distinguished achievements in the following areas will enhace a student's candidacy.

Scholarship Process: To be eligible for a “Mustang Co-curricular Award” students should make their involvement known through their application for admission as well as their contact with their Admissions Representative. Nominees should participate in a Celebration of Excellence Scholar Weekend to be considered for the full award ($12,000)*. Complete the Mustang Co-Curricular Award Application on-line.

Student Commitment: Students receiving the Mustang Co-Curricular Award must participate in at least one co-curricular event per semester while at Morningside College.

*Students who wish to be eligible for the full $12,000 award but are not able to attend a scholar weekend due to conflict in schedule with high school activities may request the opportunity to do an individual on-campus interview through their admissions counselor.

*Mustang Award winner’s institutional gift aid may not exceed $40,000 or $10,000 each year.

Students may receive only one renewable award (President’s, Dean’s or Mustang) per year. The President’s, Dean’s and Mustang Awards are reserved for first-time, full-time freshman only.