Legacy Award

The Legacy Award is a $2,000 renewable annual award given to admitted students who are children or grandchildren of Centre alumni. Students who apply for admission to Centre should mention that their parent or grandparent attended Centre on their application materials.

Merit Scholarships

Alongside a generous need-based financial aid program, Centre offers merit-based scholarships to over 60 percent of each freshman class, based on academic achievement, extracurricular accomplishment, and personal character. All students who apply for admission by February 1 are automatically considered for all merit scholarships. These renewable four-year merit scholarships range from $7,000 to full tuition each year.

Merit and Special Scholarship Information (pdf)
(include state match and Governor's Scholars)

 

Special Scholarships

Special scholarships are defined with reference to particular areas of study, talent, or accomplishment, and require supplemental application(s). Selection for any special scholarship presumes successful application to the College.

 

To apply for the scholarships listed below, please go to the Centre Online Application, log in, and complete the special scholarships application form. (Applicants may use the Common Application for admission rather than the centre application for admission, but still should complete the centre special scholarship application. Students must submit special application(s) and/or supporting material to the College by the deadlines indicated in order to be considered.

Special Scholarship Checklist (pdf)

 

The Bonner Scholars program is supported by the College and the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation. Up to 10 scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate both financial need and outstanding commitment to community service. Each award guarantees that 100 percent of a student’s documented need will be met through scholarship and/or financial aid (in an amount that covers up to the cost of Centre’s comprehensive fee). In addition, the award provides a $2,000 school-year stipend, compensation for summer service, year-round service/learning programming, and other benefits. Notification: mid-March. Click here to apply using Centre's online application assistant.

 

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 $16,000. Each scholarship also guarantees
priority consideration for need-based grants. Notification: mid-January for Early Action applicants OR mid-March for Regular Decision applicants. Click here to apply using Centre's online application assistant.

 

Music and Drama Scholarship program recognizes talented musicians, actors, and theater technicians. Applicants compete for Performing Arts Scholarships, worth between $2,500 and $5,000 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. Click here to apply using Centre's online application assistant.

Click here for information about Drama scholarship application and audition process.

Click here for information about Music scholarship application and audition process.