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πŸ’° Central College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
10
Automatic
5
In-State Awards
$500-$9,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$500-$9,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
2.9 GPA

Central College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $500-$9,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 2.9 GPA. Against tuition of $20,988, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,988 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Central College

Tuition & fees
$20,988
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Largest annual award
$9,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,988/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,060), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Central College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Central College β€” no separate application

5 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 2.89 and below)
Award
$4,000/yr in-state
$4,000/yr out-of-state
Academic scholarship awarded to admitted students with a cumulative GPA of 2.89 and below.
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Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 2.9–3.399)
Award
$5,000/yr in-state
$5,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.9+
Academic scholarship awarded to admitted students with a cumulative GPA between 2.9 and 3.399.
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Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 3.4–3.849)
Award
$7,000/yr in-state
$7,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.4+
Academic scholarship awarded to admitted students with a cumulative GPA between 3.4 and 3.849.
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Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 3.85–3.999)
Award
$8,000/yr in-state
$8,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.9+
Academic scholarship awarded to admitted students with a cumulative GPA between 3.85 and 3.999.
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Cumulative GPA Based Scholarship (GPA 4.0 and above)
Award
$9,000/yr in-state
$9,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 4.0+
Academic scholarship awarded to admitted students with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and above.
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Other scholarships at Central College (5)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

$500–$2,000 Scholar Day Awards
$500-$2,000/yr
Additional scholarships awarded to incoming students who participate in Scholar Day.
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$500 Endowed Music Scholarships
$500/yr
Scholarships for students who will perform in one or more of Central's music ensembles.
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$500 Heritage Awards
$500/yr
Awards for students with family connections to Central College or who are members of the Reformed Church in America.
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Journey Scholarship
$1,000/yr
A scholarship awarded to every admitted student at Central College.
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Music Major Scholarships
$2,000/yr
Scholarships awarded to incoming students majoring in music.
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Common questions about Central College scholarships

How much merit aid does Central College give?

Published awards range $500-$9,000/yr. Central College lists 10 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Central College?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 2.9 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Central College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $500-$9,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Central College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 43% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Central College?

4 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Central College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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