Simpson College, IA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
85%
Tuition
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Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#147 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Afs Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Simpson College provides two AFS Scholarship to enrolling freshmen who have been a part of the AFS Program. These scholarships are based on the student?s academic performance and potential. Financial need is not a factor in determining the recipients of these awards. However, the AFS Scholarship will be a part of the student?s total financial assistance award. It is the applicant?s responsibility to notify the office of financial assistance of eligibility for this scholarship.
Cowles Fellowship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000 to full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Cowles Fellowship is one of the most prestigious academic awards offered by Simpson College. Cowles Fellowships range from $20,000 to full tuition. In addition, Cowles Fellows will receive a travel stipend to be used for international/domestic travel or internship study to enhance the student?s educational experience. It is awarded only to full-time students entering their freshman year. Candidates must possess extraordinary academic ability and potential as evidenced by high school performance, including standardized test scores. Leadership skills and participation in high school or community activities will be given strong consideration.
Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
High school achievements are recognized through the Endowed Scholarship program. These scholarship funds are made possible through the generous financial support of alumni, trustees and friends of Simpson College. When these funds are awarded to a student, an adjustment will be made to the other Simpson College aid previously awarded to the student. Endowed scholarships are not intended to increase the total award package amount.
George Washington Carver National Fellowship
Type
Competitive
Amount
3/4 to full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Carver Fellowship is named in honor of George Washington Carver, who attended Simpson College. It is one of the most prestigious academic awards offered by Simpson College. The Carver Fellowship ranges from 3/4 to full tuition. This scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who exhibit potential for leadership, evidence of service and contribution to community and superior academic achievement in secondary school.
George Washington Carver National Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$11,000 to 3/4 tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Carver Scholarship is in honor of George Washington Carver who attended Simpson College. Carver Scholarships are awarded to both freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who will help enrich the educational environment and bring multicultural perspectives to the campus community. T
Honor Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Honor Scholarship is awarded only to full-time new freshmen students. It is awarded to students possessing outstanding academic ability as evidenced by high school performance and success on the American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). Renewal requirement for the Honor Scholarship is a cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours. Above 61 completed hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 must be maintained.
Iowa History Center Distinguished Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000 to $20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Each year, five incoming new freshmen students with an interest in Iowa history and the work needed to preserve and promote the history of both the state and the Midwest will be named Iowa History Center Scholars. The Iowa History Center Scholars receive a range from $16,000 to $20,000. Students interested in history, journalism, public policy or related academic fields are encouraged to apply.
John C. Culver Fellowships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000 to $20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Each year, several incoming new freshmen students with a passion for politics, history or public service will be awarded the John C. Culver Fellowship. Culver Fellowships range from $16,000 to $20,000 per year. To request more information on this program or receive the application for the John C. Culver Fellowship, contact the office of admissions at 1-800-362-2454 (locally 961-1624) or email admiss@simpson.edu. Scholarship.
Matthew Simpson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $2000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Matthew Simpson Scholarship is named in recognition of Bishop Matthew Simpson. Eligible candidates must hold membership in a United Methodist Church, possess strong academic ability and potential as evidenced by their high school performance and their success on the American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The student must demonstrate leadership qualities in both the community and church. The final determination of the amount of the award will be made in relationship to other financial assistance received. This scholarship is available only to new freshmen students. Renewal requirement for the Matthew Simpson Scholarship is a cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours. Above 61 completed hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 must be maintained.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $24,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded only to full-time new freshmen students at Simpson College. It is awarded to students possessing exceptional academic ability and potential as evidenced by high school performance and success on the American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). This scholarship is renewable at Simpson College with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours. Above 61 completed hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 must be maintained.
Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Half to full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Trustee Scholarship is awarded to high school seniors ranking first in their graduating classes at the time of application.Trustee Scholarships range from 1/2 to full tuition. This is a competitive scholarship with strong consideration given to the candidate?s leadership skills and high school performance, including test scores.
Youth For Understanding Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Youth for Understanding Scholarship Simpson College provides two scholarships to enrolling freshmen who have been a part of the Youth for Understanding Program. These scholarships are based on the student?s academic performance and potential. Financial need is not a factor in determining the recipients of these awards. However, the Youth for Understanding Scholarship will be a part of the student?s total financial assistance award. It is the applicant?s responsibility to notify the office of financial assistance of eligibility for this scholarship.
Art Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Art Scholarship (portfolio) Awards in this area are made to full-time students on the basis of outstanding ability in art or design. The submission of a representative portfolio of work is required. A personal interview with the chair person of the art department is highly recommended.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Music Scholarship (audition) awardsis awarded to full-time students on the basis of musical ability and academic promise. An audition is required to be a candidate for music scholarships. For further information, contact the department of music.
Theatre Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-27
Mid 50 SAT
not reported
Description
Theatre Scholarship (audition) is awarded to full-time students on the basis of ability and academic promise. An audition or personal interview is required to be a candidate for theatre awards. For further information regarding this award, contact the department of theatre arts.
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