Centre College, KY
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
72%
Tuition
$39,300
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#46 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Centre Fellows Guarantee
Type
Automatic
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
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.
GSP/GSA Scholarship Guarantee
Type
Automatic
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
GSP/GSA/GSE Scholarship Guarantee
Centre also recognizes Kentucky students who are alumni of either the Governor?s Scholars Program, the Governor?s School for the Arts, or the Governor?s School for Entrepreneurs with a special scholarship guarantee. Students who successfully complete these programs and meet the following criteria automatically receive the Founders Scholarship ($21,000 per year). The GSA/GSP/GSE guarantee is reserved for students who have: 1) been admitted to the College, 2) GPA of 3.5 or higher (core academic courses only), 3) Top 10% of their class (if school ranks), 4) ACT composite of 28 or higher or an equivalent SAT score. This is only a minimum scholarship level, and students may be eligible for a more valuable scholarship based on specific qualifications. If a student is awarded a more valuable general merit scholarship, it will replace (not ?stack? onto) the $21,000 Founder?s Scholarship.
Air Force ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
18-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
The Air Force ROTC Scholarship covers tuition, room and board, an annual textbook allowance, most lab fees and up to $500 spending cash per academic month. The application deadline for high school students is December 1 of a high school student?s senior year. Centre students are competitive for all available Reserve Officers? Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships offered by the United States Army and Air Force.
Alumni Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
All students who apply for admission by January 15 are automatically considered forvarious merit scholarships including Alumni Award. Typically, about 50 percent of the students in our applicant pool will receive a general merit scholarship. Scholarship decisions are based on a comprehensive review of each application, keeping in mind the context of the overall applicant pool.
Army ROTC Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Army ROTC Scholarship
The scholarship consists of full-tuition scholarships, additional allowances for books and fees, room and board, and monthly living allowances for each school year. Students earn certain amounts depending on their level in the Army ROTC curriculum.
Brown Fellows Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
3.95
Required SAT
1360
Required Act
32
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Brown Fellows are awarded ?full-ride-plus? scholarships and are provided four summer enrichment experiences, beginning the summer before their first year at Centre. Summer enrichment experiences in subsequent years will be organized around themes of service, research, international study, and leadership.
Centre Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$18,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
All students who apply for admission by January 15 are automatically considered forvarious merit scholarships including Centre Award. Typically, about 50 percent of the students in our applicant pool will receive a general merit scholarship. Scholarship decisions are based on a comprehensive review of each application, keeping in mind the context of the overall applicant pool.
Colonel Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$23,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Colonel Scholarship $23,000, Top 20%
Faculty Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Faculty Scholarship $25,000, Top 10%
Founders Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$21,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Founders Scholarship $21,000, Top 30%
Grissom Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Available to first-year applicants, the Grissom Scholars Program offers ten high achieving first-generation college students a full-tuition scholarship and $5,000 in educational enrichment funds.
Language Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,500-$5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
The Language Scholarship
The Language program recognizes students with advanced,
high school study in French, German, Japanese, Latin,
Mandarin, or Spanish who are likely to provide leadership
in language study on our campus. Students should have
experience in, and a commitment to, further personal
development in language study. Majoring in a language is not
required. Scholarships are valued up to $5,000 per year and are
awarded by the language faculty. Faculty interview is required.
Lincoln Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
Available to first-year applicants for enrollment in the fall of 2016, the Lincoln Scholars Program will offer 10 students, with the capacity and deep desire to change the world, a ?full-ride plus? scholarship and three summer enrichment experiences.
New Horizons Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
the New Horizons Scholarship
The New Horizons Scholarship recognizes talented students
from all backgrounds likely to provide campus leadership in an
area of diversity. Up to 40 scholarships are awarded each year
in the amount of $25,000. Each scholarship also guarantees
priority consideration for need-based aid (in an amount that
covers up to the cost of Centre?s comprehensive fee).
Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Up to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 560-680
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 550-670
Description
The Performing Arts Scholarship (Music and/or Drama) program recognizes talented musicians, actors, and theater technicians. Applicants compete for Performing Arts Scholarships, valued up to $5,000 per year and awarded by the Music and Drama programs. Students should have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in the musical or dramatic arts. Majoring in a performing art is not required. These awards require a separate application and audition or portfolio review. Schedule your audition or portfolio review online when submitting your Performing Arts Scholarship application.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533