Special Scholarships

Special scholarships relate to particular areas of study, talent, or accomplishment and require that you submit supplemental application(s) and/or supporting material to the College by the stated deadlines in order to be considered. Selection for any special scholarship presumes admission to the College. Scholarships are renewable for recipients remaining three years at Centre. Larger recognition may supersede smaller awards. For students who also apply for financial aid, any special scholarship recognition will count toward meeting institutionally determined need. While students may submit applications for consideration in multiple scholarship programs, because these scholarships incorporate on-going participation requirements, recipients will be limited to, at most, recognition in two programs.

Bonner Program Scholarship

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The Bonner Scholars program is supported by the College and the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. Up to 10 scholarships yearly are awarded to students who demonstrate both financial need and outstanding commitment to community service. Each award provides a $2,500 scholarship and priority consideration for need-based aid (in an amount that covers up to your demonstrated financial need). The award also provides compensation for summer service, year-round service/learning programming, up to $7,500 in loan forgiveness and other benefits. Notification: mid-March. Remember to submit your Centre Aid Form and your FAFSA by February 15 in order to complete your Bonner Scholarship application. Please see Bonner Web site for additional information.

The Language Scholarship

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The Language Scholarship (Latin, Hebrew, French, German, Japanese or Spanish) program recognizes students with 4-5 years of advanced, high school study in Latin, Hebrew, French, German, Japanese or Spanish and/or native speakers who are likely to provide leadership in language study on our campus. Applicants compete for The Language Scholarships (PDF flyer), valued up to $7,500 per year and awarded by the Language Faculty. Students should have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in language study. Majoring in a language is not required. These awards require a separate application and faculty interview. Download the informational flyer (PDF).

The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation Summer Research Scholarship

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The Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) Summer Research Scholarship is supported by the College and the National Science Foundation. The Science Research program awards up to four scholarships yearly and targets African American, Asian Pacific Islander, Latino/a and/or Native American students with strong interests in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) for summer research opportunities. Each award guarantees two summers of research beginning the summer before the student enrolls at Centre and provides a stipend valued up to $5,000 along with room and board for the summers of research. After graduation, students will qualify for the Bridge to the Doctorate Program (fellowship stipend plus full graduate tuition and fee support) at most research institutions. Notification: mid-March. Download the informational flyer (PDF).

The New Horizons Scholarship

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The New Horizons Scholarship program recognizes talented students from all backgrounds likely to provide campus leadership in the area of diversity. Up to 40 students from each class are awarded a scholarship in the amount of $20,000. Each scholarship also guarantees priority consideration for need-based aid (in an amount that covers up to the cost of Centre’s comprehensive fee).

The Performing Arts Scholarship

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The Performing Arts Scholarship (Music and/or Drama) program recognizes talented musicians, actors, and theater technicians. Applicants compete for Performing Arts Scholarships, valued up to $7,500 per year and awarded by the Music and Drama programs. Students should have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in the musical or dramatic arts. Majoring in a performing art is not required. These awards require a separate application and audition or recording. Contact Amelia Groetsch by January 15 to schedule your audition or portfolio review to complete your Performing Arts Scholarship application. Download the informational flyer (PDF).