Special Interest Scholarships
These scholarships recognize students with special interests who demonstrate the potential to contribute to certain programs or areas of campus life. Each scholarship has its own unique application for consideration.
Separate applications are due by January 15th after submission of the Common App.
Bonner Program
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| $30,000 + priority consideration for financial aid |
Yes |
Yes |
Established by the Bonner Foundation, the Bonner Program is a need-based program designed for students who are passionate about making a lasting impact through community service and civic engagement. Centre’s Bonner Program includes Bonner Scholars who show commitment to community service and demonstrate high financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of no more than $12,000 and Bonner Leaders who prioritize service and qualify for Federal Work-Study. Domestic students are eligible for these opportunities. United States citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for this program. The deadline for submitting the Bonner Candidate Form is January 15th.
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Language Scholarship
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Language Scholarship recognizes students with a strong background of study in Arabic, French, German, Greek, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish who wish to continue their study of language and culture at Centre. Majoring or minoring in a language is not required. Students may apply for a Language Scholarship in more than one target language by submitting additional applications. However, students are eligible for only one scholarship in one target language. Students may apply for a Language Scholarship in their native language. International and domestic students are eligible for this opportunity.
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New Horizons Program: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| $30,000 |
Yes |
Yes |
The New Horizons Program is a scholarship opportunity that seeks to develop student leaders with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The program is designed to provide a diverse group of students the opportunity to build leadership skills, professional development skills, communication skills, empathy, community, and appreciation for service learning. Domestic students are eligible for this opportunity. United States citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for the program.
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Performing Arts Scholarship: Music
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Performing Arts Scholarship recognizes musicians, vocalists, actors, and/or theatre technicians who have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in the musical and/or dramatic arts. International and domestic students are eligible, and majoring or minoring in performing arts is not required. Students may apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship in more than one area by submitting additional applications. However, students are eligible for only one Performing Arts Scholarship in one concentration. These may be combined with other merit scholarships (excluding premier).
Music Scholarship Recipients
- Students are required to be enrolled and receive a passing grade in an appropriate ensemble each semester (when not abroad). Ensemble participation will be determined each semester in consultation with, and with the approval of, your scholarship advisor (one of the four full-time faculty professors).
- Students must enroll in applied lessons or a music class (or both) each semester with a grade of at least C in graded music classes (when not abroad).
- Students must enroll and receive a grade of at least C in MUS 116 and one of MUS 120, MUS 220, or MUS 232 during or before the junior year.
Piano/Instrumental Applicants*
- Perform two pieces in contrasting styles. Maximum total time is 12 minutes.
Composition/Songwriting Applicants
- Provide scores and/or recordings of two representative original works.
Voice Applicants*
- Perform two or three songs in contrasting styles from two different genres. Examples of genres include folk songs, art songs, music from worship, musical theater, country, pop, etc. Maximum total time is 12 minutes
*You may bring your own accompanist, but it’s completely acceptable to audition without one. If you need the college to provide one, please provide copies of your music along with the request for an accompanist at least two weeks prior.
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Performing Arts Scholarship: Theatre
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Performing Arts Scholarship recognizes musicians, vocalists, actors, and/or theatre technicians who have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in the musical and/or dramatic arts. International and domestic students are eligible, and majoring or minoring in performing arts is not required. Student may apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship in more than one area by submitting additional applications. However, students are eligible for only one Performing Arts Scholarship in one concentration. These may be combined with other merit scholarships (excluding premier).
Theatre Scholarship Recipients
- Students must enroll in three theatre classes: Acting 1 (THR 117); one of Intro to Tech Theatre OR Intro to Design (THR 150 or 160); one of Foundations of Drama & Theatre 1, Foundations of Drama & Theatre 2, or Theory & Criticism (THR 133, 134, or 230).
- Students should also plan on making a significant contribution to the life of the theatre program, such as taking classes, participating in productions, working in shops, or just being around to help us make theatre!
Apply for the Performing Arts Scholarship
Studio Arts Scholarship
| Award |
Application |
Renewable |
|---|
| Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Studio Arts Scholarship recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in the visual arts and are committed to college-level study in studio art and art history. Visual arts scholarship applicants are able to present works from any artistic medium, including (but not restricted to) drawing, painting, multimedia images, sculpture, ceramics, glass, photography, and film. Majoring or minoring in visual arts is not required. International and domestic students are eligible for this opportunity.
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Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship: Math & STEM Fields (Ohio Residents)
| Award |
Application |
Renewable GPA |
|---|
| $5,000 |
No |
Good standing, no GPA requirement |
Centre College is pleased to offer the Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship. The award is a merit scholarship designated for students from Ohio who are interested in mathematics or majoring in a STEM field.
The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation was created by Austin “Dutch” Knowlton (1909- 2003) in 1981 “to promote and advance higher education in the United States and to provide direct grants and contributions to qualified colleges and universities.” Mr. Knowlton grew up in Bellefontaine, in Logan County, Ohio, and studied architecture at The Ohio State University. He then joined and later led the Knowlton construction company, which completed more than 600 major construction projects including school buildings, hospitals, and libraries throughout Ohio and the Midwest. Mr. Knowlton was a minority-stake owner of the Cincinnati Reds and a cofounder of the Cincinnati Bengals.
