Scholarships
Where Affordability Connects with Excellence
Scholarships make up a large portion of our financial aid packages, which average almost $26,000 per student (not including work-study or loans).
What scholarships do you qualify for?
Academic Scholarships
Goshen College’s Academic Scholarships are automatically awarded to all first-year students who are admitted into our traditional undergraduate program, regardless of major. These scholarships are based on a student’s academic performance.
Academic scholarships for first-year students are limited to up to eight semesters and are renewable based on continued minimum GPA levels. Each school year, a student remains eligible to receive an Academic Scholarship; the amount remains at the level originally awarded.
First-Year Academic Scholarship Amounts:
Scholarship: Annual Amount
Dean’s Academic Scholarship: $ 20,000
High Honors Academic Scholarship: $ 18,000
Honors Academic Scholarship: $ 16,000
Academic Excellence Scholarship: $ 14,000
Minimum renewal GPA of 2.0, for all academic scholarships.
Achievement Scholarships
Achievement scholarships recognize your interests, accomplishments, and promise of future achievement at Goshen College.
You may apply for various awards and merit-based scholarships based on your potential choice of major or other campus involvement. Generally, you can receive only one of these awards. Many of the scholarships listed below require a separate scholarship application.
Applying for Achievement Scholarships
- Scholarship applications are required, except where otherwise noted.
- Priority Application Deadline: December 15. You must submit a completed admissions application to Goshen College (including an official transcript and test scores — note: submitting test scores is optional).
- Achievement Scholarship Application Deadline: January 15. You need to be admitted before your scholarship application(s) will be reviewed. This deadline applies only to the President’s Leadership Award, First Gen Leadership Award, and the DREAM award.
- Only students entering college directly after high school are eligible unless otherwise indicated.
- For more information, contact your admissions counselor.
Applicants may receive a maximum of two awards from the combined categories of academic scholarships, achievement scholarships, and tuition discount benefits. You may apply/audition for any number of awards.
Our achievement scholarships include:
(FULL TUITION ANNUALLY)
The President’s Leadership Award (PLA) is a competitive scholarship for high-achieving academic students who demonstrate exceptional leadership qualities. Recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship renewable for a total of 8 semesters. This scholarship requires an application, a personal experience portfolio (essay questions), and the applicant’s high school transcript.
To be eligible to apply for the PLA, you must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Have a cumulative GPA of at least 3.85 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Score at least 1340 on the SAT OR at least 29 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional)
- Be a National Merit Semifinalist
Eligible applicants must also participate in Scholarship Day (Jan. 25, 2025). If you have an unavoidable conflict, contact your admissions counselor.
Note: The President’s Leadership Award will replace the student’s previously awarded academic scholarship.
($25,000 ANNUALLY)
The First Gen Leadership Award is for incoming first-generation students who have demonstrated a distinguished academic record, leadership potential, and commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is for $25,000 a year and is renewable for a total of eight consecutive semesters based on academic performance and program participation. This scholarship requires an application, a response to an essay question, and the applicant’s high school transcript.
In order to qualify to apply, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a first-generation college applicant
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Score at least 970 on the SAT OR at least 18 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by your state’s deadline
- Participate in Scholarship Day (Jan. 25, 2025). You should contact your admissions counselor if you have an unavoidable conflict.
Note: The First Gen Leadership Award will replace the student’s previously awarded First Generation Scholarship and academic scholarship.
(UP TO FULL TUITION ANNUALLY)
The Dream Award is for one non-US citizen student who attends high school in the United States in recognition of leadership potential and commitment to giving back to their community. The scholarship is for up to full tuition and is renewable for a total of eight consecutive semesters. This scholarship requires an application, a personal experience portfolio (essay questions), and the applicant’s high school transcript.
In order to qualify to apply, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a non-US citizen
- Demonstrated financial need
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Score at least 970 on the SAT OR at least 18 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional)
- Participate in Scholarship Day (Jan. 25, 2025). If you have an unavoidable conflict, contact your admissions counselor.
($2,500 ANNUALLY)
The First Generation Scholarship is designed to recognize qualified students who have demonstrated a strong academic record during their high school years. The scholarship is for $2,500 a year ($1,250 per semester) and is renewable for a total of eight consecutive semesters.
In order to be eligible to receive this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Be a first-generation college applicant
- Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident with a valid permanent resident card
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Score at least 970 on the SAT OR at least 18 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional)
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
(UP TO FULL TUITION ANNUALLY)
Goshen College is in partnership with the Indiana Latino Institute to offer the ILI Scholarship. The scholarship is for up to full tuition and is renewable for a total of eight consecutive semesters.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must participate in the ILI Education Program for one full year before applying
- Attend the ILI Education Summit
- Participate in the ILI College Coaching Program
- Have a cumulative high school grade point average of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
- Score at least 970 on the SAT OR at least 18 on the ACT (note: Goshen College is test-optional)
($1,000-$10,000 ANNUALLY)
The Goshen College Music Department offers music scholarships to first-year and transfer students. In recognition of their commitment to the Goshen College Music Department, various donors have established scholarships. Students interested in a music major or minor are eligible for Music Achievement Awards ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 annually. Ensemble Grants of $1,000 annually are available for students who participate in a Goshen College music ensemble, and are not planning to major or minor in music.
All instruments and voice parts are encouraged to apply, including students interested in composition.
Go to the Music Scholarships page for more information and an application.
($1,500 ANNUALLY)
In recognition of her interest in business and communication, Kay Bandelier Gorsline established the Gorsline Academic Awards for students majoring in business, theater, or communication at Goshen College.
Eligibility and Application Procedure:
- High school seniors and transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and be eligible for admission to Goshen College.
- Apply for admission to Goshen College.
- Complete the Gorsline Academic Award application.
- For business applications, submit a 30-second video indicating why you want to pursue a business degree at Goshen College.
- For theater and communications applications, participate in a short interview by phone, video conference, or in-person.
Athletic awards are available to first-year and transfer students and are given by coaches of their respective sports. Recipients are expected to be significant contributors at the varsity level. Award amounts vary. For more information, fill out the Recruiting Information Form.
($1,000-$3,000 ANNUALLY)
The Anglemyer Education Scholarship is available to students at Goshen College intending to major in teacher education. Priority selection will go to students from Elkhart County; the next priority will be students from selected Indiana counties, with any remaining funding awarded to students from Indiana.
Eligibility and Application Procedure:
- High school and transfer students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher and be eligible for admission to Goshen College.
- Complete the admission application for Goshen College.
- Complete the Anglemyer Education Award application.
Scholarships for Transfer Students
Goshen College also offers scholarships just for transfer students!
Your eligibility for these scholarships is determined by looking at your previous college grade point average. All transfer students must have at least 24 college credits transferred to qualify for a scholarship.
Students who transfer to Goshen College with 24 or more credits will automatically receive an academic scholarship of up to $12,000 (the amount varies depending on your college GPA):
Scholarships | Annual Amount | GPA Requirements | Min Renewal GPA
Transfer High Honors Scholarship | $12,000 | 3.50+ | 2.0
Transfer Honors Scholarship | $10,000 | 3.00-3.49 | 2.0
Transfer Academic Excellence Scholarship | $ 8,000 | 2.50-2.99 | 2.0
Transfer Academic Scholarship | $ 6,000 | 2.00-2.49 | 2.0Minimum renewal GPA of 2.0, for all academic scholarships.
Transfer students may also qualify for additional GC achievement scholarships listed above which require an application or audition.
Ivy Tech Transfer Scholarships
Goshen College offers several scholarships for students transferring from Ivy Tech.
Glen Oaks Transfer Scholarships
Goshen College offers several scholarships for students transferring from Glen Oaks Community College.
Hesston College Transfer Scholarship
Students who transfer from Hesston College are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of $1,000 ($500/semester). This scholarship is renewable for a total of four consecutive semesters ($2,000 in total) for students who transfer in as juniors. For students who transfer in as sophomores, this scholarship is renewable for a total of six consecutive semesters.
Students who transfer into Goshen College and are members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honors Society are eligible to receive an annual scholarship of $1,500 ($750/semester). This scholarship is renewable for a total of four consecutive semesters ($3,000) for students who transfer in as juniors.
For Phi Theta Kappa members who transfer in as sophomores, this scholarship is renewable for a total of six consecutive semesters. Please email sfs@goshen.edu with proof of your PTK membership to qualify for this scholarship.