Monmouth College, IL
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
69%
Tuition
$34,200
Eligibility For Public Schools
In state
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#147 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Arminta Mckelvey Sheats Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
This award will be given to a student coming from Mercer or Henderson Counties in Illinois and who has graduated from the Mercer County High School.
Eyler Family Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
This endowed scholarship will be awarded to an incoming new student who enters college with a B average and who demonstrates financial need
Jordon Nichols Memorial Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
This endowment will provide an award to a worthy incoming Monmouth College freshman from Illinois with preference given to students from Cerro Gordo High School.
Laverne Noyes Foundation Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-30
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Applicants for this award must be citizens of the United States and a blood descendent (grandchild/great-grandchild) of World War I Veteran whose service was terminated by death or honorable discharge.
Twomey Foundation Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
This annual scholarship is awarded to students from Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois. Preference will be given to students whose family is considered to be a farm family. The number of awards and amount of the scholarships vary each year
Academic Achievement Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Monmouth College Academic Achievement Scholarships
When being admitted to Monmouth College, each student
Admirals Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition Plus
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Stockdale Fellows Program- Admiral's Scholarship (Full Tuition plus a $5,000 educational enrichment fund, 2 awarded)
Department Of Classics Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-29
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Monmouth College Department of Classics - Latin Awards
Latin Scholarships are provided to first-time freshmen and transfer students. You do not have to major or minor in Latin to be eligible for this award, but recipients are expected to demonstrate some competence in comprehending and translating Latin with the aid of a dictionary. The scholarship is renewable up to three years additional years if the student successfully completes a half credit hour of Latin per semester. For more information go to the Classics Department site or contact Professor of Classics, Tom Sienkewicz.
Henry And Frances Jahn Memoial Scholarship For Business Majors
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-28
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Henry and Frances Jahn Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming Monmouth College student who plans to major in business. The scholarship recipient should be a multi-dimensional student who is actively involved in extra-curricular activities.
Henry And Frances Jahn Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming Monmouth College student who plans to major in business. The scholarship recipient should be a multi-dimensional student who is actively involved in extracurricular activities.
International Distinguished Young Leaders Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-32
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
When being admitted to Monmouth College, each student's individual academic profile, official transcripts, and any standardized test scores are reviewed. An initial (renewable) academic scholarship will be announced by the Office of Admission to selected students. Academic scholarships are determined automatically at the point of admission.
Jordan Nichols Memorial Scholarship For Il Students
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Jordon Nichols Memorial Scholarship
This endowment will provide an award to a worthy incoming Monmouth College freshman from Illinois with preference given to students from Cerro Gordo High School.
Monmouth College Academic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
When being admitted to Monmouth College, each student's individual academic profile and official transcripts including their cumulative grade point average and standardized test score(s), are reviewed. An initial (renewable) academic scholarship will be announced by the Office of Admission to selected students. Academic scholarships are determined automatically at the point of admission.
Monmouth College Departmental Awards And Endowed Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
These awards are provided to returning students each year during the annual Honors Convocation. Students are selected as recipients and no application process is needed.
Parr Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Scholarship recipients must have graduated from Princeton High School, Princeton, Illinois and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Presbyterian Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $27,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-31
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Presbyterian Scholarship
The Presbyterian Scholarship is for first-time freshmen and transfer students interested in connecting their Presbyterian faith to an education at Monmouth College. The scholarship is for up to $27,000 and is renewable for up to three years. In order to renew the scholarship, students must be in good academic standing and have actively participated in the Presbyterian Scholar program.
President's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$29,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
STOCKDALE FELLOWS AND SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION - President?s Scholarship ($29,000 per year for four years. 3+ awarded)
Richard "Doc" Kieft Scholarship For Chemistry And Biochem Majors
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1170
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Richard ?Doc? Kieft scholarship is awarded to a limited number of incoming domestic students majoring in Chemistry or Biochemistry. This scholarship is renewed each year as long as the student remains a Chemistry or Biochemistry major and is in good academic standing.
ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Army ROTC Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit rather than financial need. There are also separate allowances for books and fees as well as stipends that are worth up to $5,000 annually, all of which allow students to focus on academics and their training rather than their finances.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Awarded to incoming freshman males who have demonstrated the characteristics of a balanced man throughout their high school careers. Selection criteria for this award include but are not limited to: academic achievement, sports and extracurricular involvement, a strong, moral character, superior drive to succeed and any accomplishment that exemplifies self-awareness.
Sustainability Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Sustainability Scholarship
If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student interested in organic vegetable gardening, bee keeping, or perennial berry crop and small orchard management, you are encouraged to meet with faculty and students of the
Trustees Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
1160
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Stockdale Fellows Program - Trustees? Scholarship (Full Tuition for all four years. 2 awarded)
Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Monmouth College Music Scholarships
If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student interested in continuing to pursue your passion in music while enrolled at Monmouth College, you are encouraged to meet with our faculty in the Music Department during your individual visit to campus anytime throughout the year. We want you to take a tour of our performance hall, and discuss the many opportunities for participation awaiting you in the Music Department at Monmouth College including but not limited to: The Chorale, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Winds and Concert Band, Chamber Orchestra, Marching Band, Jazz Band, and Pipe Band.
Theatre Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-25
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Theatre Scholarships - If you are an incoming freshman or transfer student interested in pursuing your passion in theatre while enrolled at Monmouth College, you are encouraged to meet with our faculty in the Theatre Department during your individual visit to campus anytime throughout the year. We invite you to tour our state-of-the-art Wells Theatre, and discuss the many opportunities for participation and skill development in acting, directing, design, management and technical sound or lighting awaiting you in the Theatre Department at Monmouth College. We hope your visit will also allow you time to meet with members of Crimson Masque, the department
Visual Art Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-26
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Interested art students are asked to submit a portfolio of no more than 20 pieces of art that represent the range of courses and art experiences that they have had to date. The portfolio can include paintings, drawings, photographs, 3-dimensional works, or photographs of larger works, and should be presented in the most professional way possible, preferably via a website or a power point presentation.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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