Business Scholarships

Need-Based Business Scholarships

Several scholarships in varying amounts are available to students with financial need. Priority is given to students with a grade point average of at least 3.0.

Sauder Scholarships

Each year, Goshen College gives approximately 20 students a scholarship honoring Erie and Orlyss Sauder. In recognition of their interest in higher education for careers in business, Erie and Orlyss established these scholarships for students majoring in accounting, or business.

Eligibility

The Sauder Scholarships are available to students intending to major in one of the business department’s majors. The grants are based on demonstrated need and priority is given to students with a 3.0 or above grade point average. Each year, approximately five awards will be given to each of four classes of students: first year, sophomore, junior and senior.

Application

No separate application is required for these scholarships. New students must complete an application for admission to Goshen College and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Students with demonstrated need and an expressed interest to major in one of the business majors will be automatically considered for this award.

 

Gorsline Scholarship

Applicants should complete all steps by the December 1 priority deadline.

Kay Bandelier Gorsline established the Kay Bandelier Gorsline Scholarship for students majoring in business or communication at Goshen College. The Gorsline Scholarship award is for up to $3000 annually.

Eligibility

The Gorsline Scholarship is available to students intending to major in accounting, business, marketing, information technology, or informatics with a business cognate. Gorsline recipients must be eligible for admission to Goshen College and have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.2 or higher. Transfers must have a cumulative college GPA of 3.0 or higher. In addition to pursuing a major in the business department, recipients must actively participate in the Pathways to Career program.

Renewal of award

Students may renew the scholarship for a total of six semesters after the first year by continuing to major in business, accounting, or informatics with a business cognate at Goshen College and maintaining a grade point average of at least 3.0.

Application

As an incoming student to Goshen College, you may apply for the Gorsline Scholarship by:

  • completing an application for admission to Goshen College
  • completing a Gorsline Scholarship application
  • responding to the short essay, using no more than two typewritten, double-spaced pages
  • interview at Goshen College during Celebrate Scholar Day in January. Students who cannot attend this event will be scheduled for phone interviews

Return these materials to the Goshen College Admission Office:

Admission Office Phone: (574) 535-7535 or (800) 348-7422
Goshen College Fax: (574) 535-7609
Email: admissions@goshen.edu
1700 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526