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πŸ’° Gordon College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$27,000/yr
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA

Gordon College awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,000-$27,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA. Against tuition of $29,500, students receiving the largest award pay about $2,500 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Gordon College

Tuition & fees
$29,500
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Largest annual award
$27,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$2,500/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $13,300), 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 Gordon College's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Gordon College β€” no separate application

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

Dean's Scholar Award
Award
$16,000/yr in-state
$16,000/yr out-of-state
A merit scholarship for incoming students with a weighted GPA of 2.95 and below.
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President's Scholar Award
Award
$20,000/yr in-state
$20,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.2+
A merit scholarship for incoming students with a weighted GPA between 3.25 and 3.74.
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Provost's Scholar Award
Award
$18,000/yr in-state
$18,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
A merit scholarship for incoming students with a weighted GPA between 2.95 and 3.24.
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Trustees' Scholar Award
Award
$22,000/yr in-state
$22,000/yr out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.8+
A merit scholarship for incoming students with a high GPA who are accepted into the Gordon Honors Institute.
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Other scholarships at Gordon College (8)

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

Art Major Scholarship
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarships for art majors in design studio or fine arts studio concentrations based on portfolio review.
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Community Service Award
$1,000/yr
A scholarship honoring students with a sustained commitment to serving others through volunteerism and community engagement.
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David Rox Instrumental Ensemble Scholarship & Alton C. Bynum Choral Scholarship
$1,000/yr
Scholarships for ensemble participation awarded to incoming students who are not music majors or minors.
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Leadership Award
$1,000/yr
A scholarship recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in their school, church, or community.
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Music Leadership Award & Music Education Honors Award
$27,000/yr
Signature scholarships for incoming music majors demonstrating exceptional musical abilities and leadership potential.
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Music Major Scholarship
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarships for incoming music majors demonstrating outstanding performance abilities or potential as music educators.
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Music Minor & Musical Theatre Minor Scholarships
$1,000-$2,000/yr
Scholarships for incoming music and musical theatre minors demonstrating well-rounded musical abilities.
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Theatre Major Scholarship
$2,000-$3,000/yr
Scholarships for theatre majors demonstrating outstanding abilities as actors, directors, designers, or stage managers.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Gordon College

Early Action
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
02/01/2026

Common questions about Gordon College scholarships

How much merit aid does Gordon College give?

Published awards range $1,000-$27,000/yr. Gordon College lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

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

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

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

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$27,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Gordon College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 92% of tuition.

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

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

When is the scholarship deadline at Gordon College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

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

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