OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
At Morningside, we value having people like you as part of our Morningside community, which is why we offer a variety of scholarships and grants that celebrate your strengths and help make your education more affordable.
Note: This information is for the 2024-25 Academic Year.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS**
Academic Scholarships are awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students who meet certain minimum High School GPA criteria. Note: this information is for incoming first-year students.
Trustee Scholarship*
Amount: $20,000/yr ($80,000 total)
Criteria: 4.0 GPA
Presidential Scholarship*
Amount: $18,000/yr ($72,000 total)
Criteria: 3.6-3.99 GPA
Dean Scholarship*
Amount: $16,000/yr ($64,000 total)
Criteria: 3.3-3.59 GPA
Founder Scholarship*
Amount: $14,000/yr ($44,000 total)
Criteria: 3.29 or less GPA
**Academic awards will be reduced by $3,000 for students who choose to live off-campus prior to earning 91 or more credit hours.
BY THE NUMBERS
100%
average morningside award grant
12k*
minimum average award package
10+
additional award grants
STANDOUT GRANTS
Receive up to $10,000 per year (up to $40,000 over four years) for living out your passions on campus. Areas include Athletics, Visual & Performing Arts & Impact Grants. You can only earn one standout grant, you must continue your participation in the activity, and you will need to visit campus to audition, meet coaches or apply for an Impact Grant in order to qualify. To be considered, simply let us know when you speak to an admission counselor or on your application.
OTHER MORNINGSIDE GRANTS
Amount: $1,000/year
Parent or grandparent must have completed a
bachelor’s degree at Morningside.
Campus visits are important. We believe that so sincerely that we will give you $1,000 per year for up to four years when you enroll at Morningside if you make an official campus visit. Visits must be complete by a specific date. Ask your Admission Counselor for details.
Amount: up to $1,500/yr
Submit your scores by January 15, 2027.
ACT: 20-23 or SAT: 1030-1150 = $500/year
ACT: 24+ or SAT: 1160+ = $1,500/year
Contact Us
Questions? We’d love to help. Contact us today.
Morningside University
Office of Student Financial Planning
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
