SCHOLARSHIPS
Centre offers three types of scholarships: general merit, special, and premier scholarships.
GENERAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
We automatically consider you for these scholarships when we consider you for admission. General merit scholarship consideration is based on a comprehensive review of your credentials and contributions. They are awarded to approximately half of our annual applicant pool. No separate application required. Renewable based on GPA.
GENERAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Automatic consideration upon receipt of Common Application. | |
| Faculty Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Colonel Scholarship | $23,000 |
| Founders Scholarship | $21,000 |
| Centre Award | $18,000 |
| Alumni Award | $5,000 |
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
These scholarships recognize students with special interests who demonstrate the potential to contribute to certain programs or areas of campus life.
SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Separate online application required. | |
| Bonner Scholarship | $25,000 |
| New Horizons | $25,000 |
| Language | $2,500-$5,000 |
| Performing Arts | $2,500-$5,000 |
Bonner Scholarship
Centre is part of the national Bonner Program, a leadership program that emphasizes community service and civic engagement. The program includes on-campus mentoring and a community of other service-oriented students. The majority of Bonner scholarships are reserved for students with significant financial need. Separate application required.
Value: $25,000 plus priority consideration for financial aid. In addition, Bonner Scholars are eligible for some loan forgiveness programs upon graduation. Renewable.
Language Scholarship
For students with a strong background of study in French, German, Japanese, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish who wish to continue their study of language and culture at Centre. Majoring/minoring in a language is not required. Separate essay and interview required for consideration.
Value: $2,500–$5,000. Renewable and stackable.
New Horizons Scholarship
This scholarship recognizes students who are likely to provide campus leadership on issues of diversity in race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, and physical disability. Up to 40 New Horizons scholars are selected for each incoming class. Separate application required.
Value: $25,000 plus priority consideration for financial aid. Renewable.
Performing Arts Scholarship
For students with talent and interest in drama, instrumental or vocal music, and technical theater. Majoring/minoring in performing arts is not required. Separate application and audition/interview required for consideration.
Value: $3,000–$5,000. Renewable and stackable.
PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS
Centre’s three most competitive scholarship programs recognize 10 incoming students per program annually. We welcome nominations for our premier scholarship programs, although a nomination is not required for consideration. A separate application is required. Renewable based on GPA and program participation.
PREMIER SCHOLARSHIPS |
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| Separate online application required. | |
| Brown Fellows | Full-cost-plus |
| Grissom Scholars | Full-tuition-plus |
| Lincoln Scholars | Full-cost-plus |
Brown Fellows
The Brown Fellows Program recognizes 10 incoming students annually who have achieved academically at the highest level and who are likely to be model scholars at Centre. The program includes:
- Four-year, full-cost-plus scholarship, including tuition, room, and board
- $10,000 in enrichment funds
- On-campus program mentor and additional off-campus travel opportunities
- Customized leadership projects that span the student’s collegiate career
Grissom Scholars
The Grissom Scholars Program is designed for outstanding first-generation college students who exhibit character, ambition, and achievement both in and out of the classroom and have substantial financial need. The program recognizes 10 incoming students annually and includes:
- Four-year, full-tuition-plus scholarship, plus additional aid to cover any remaining financial need
- $5,000 in enrichment funds
- Individual mentoring and academic guidance for all four years
- Regular leadership and group activities with other Grissom Scholars
Lincoln Scholars
Named for the16th president of the United States, the Lincoln Scholars Program is designed for students who have the capacity and a deep desire to change the world. The program recognizes 10 incoming students annually and includes:
- Four-year, full-cost-plus scholarship, including tuition, room, and board
- Fully funded summer enrichment experiences
- On-campus program mentor and additional off-campus travel opportunities
SCHOLARSHIP GUARANTEES
Legacy Scholarship
The Legacy Award is a $2,000 renewable annual award given to admitted students who are children or grandchildren of Centre alumni. To be considered, students who apply for admission to Centre should mention that their parent(s) or grandparent(s) attended Centre on their application materials.
Centre Fellows Guarantee
A student accepted as a Centre Fellow who is admitted to the College will automatically receive the Founders Scholarship ($21,000 per year). A Centre Fellow will be considered for more valuable general merit scholarships. Centre Fellows are nominated by their high school guidance/college counselor in Spring of junior year, and the nomination must be approved by the Office of Admission. If a student is awarded a more valuable general merit scholarship, it will replace (not “stack” onto) the $21,000 Founder’s Scholarship.
Centre Fellows Credentials:
- Class rank in the top 5% of the junior class with a strong college preparatory curriculum
- SAT of 1310 (Revised PSAT of 1270 or higher), OR ACT Composite of 28 (Pre-ACT of 28 or higher)
- Sincere interest in a liberal arts and sciences education
- Outstanding citizens of their high school and community