Academic and Merit Scholarships
Awards based on academics are limited to a total of up to eight semesters, and are renewable based on continued minimum GPA levels. Each school year a student remains eligible to receive an Academic Merit Scholarship, the amount remains at the level originally awarded.
These “merit-based” scholarships reward academic achievement in high school at several levels. Your eligibility for the Menno Simons, Wens, Yoder, Grebel and Kratz Honors Scholarships are determined by looking at a combination of your grade point average (GPA) and SAT or ACT scores.
| Scholarship | Amount | Min. Renewal GPA |
|---|---|---|
| President’s Leadership Award | $ 18,000 | 3.5 |
| Menno Simons Scholarship | $ 9,000 | 3.2 |
| Wens Honor Scholarship | $ 8,000 | 3.0 |
| Yoder Honors Scholarship | $ 7,000 | 3.0 |
| Grebel Honors Scholarship | $ 6,000 | 3.0 |
| Kratz Honors Scholarship | $ 5,000 | 2.8 |
NOTE:
To apply for the President’s Leadership Award (PLA) for fall 2012 admission, you must complete a separate application by Dec. 15, 2011 and must meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Have a GPA of at least 3.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Rank in the top 5 percent of your high school class
- Score at least 1270 (out of 1600) on the SAT or 29 on the ACT
- Be a National Merit Semifinalist
Scholarships for Transfer Students
(with at least 24 college credits)
The transfer scholarships reward your academic achievement from previous colleges. Your eligibility for these scholarships are determined by looking at your previous college grade point average. The Hesston Honors Scholarship is only available for transfers from Hesston College in Kansas.
| Scholarship | Amount | Min. Renewal GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer High Honors Scholarship | $ 8,000 | 3.2 |
| Transfer Honors Scholarship | $ 6,000 | 3.0 |
| Hesston Honors Scholarship | $ 4,000 | 3.0 |
| Transfer Academic Scholarship | $ 3,500 | 3.0 |
