Transylvania University, KY
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
83%
Tuition
$35,830
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#87 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Governor's Scholars, Governor's School For The Arts, Governor's School For Entrepreneurs
Type
Automatic
Amount
$14,000 and up
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Governor's Scholars, Governor's School for the Arts, Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
All Kentucky Governor's scholars and participants in the Governor's School for the Arts and Governor's School for Entrepreneurs receive a guaranteed minimum award of $14,000 per year. Students who qualify for more scholarships and grant aid will receive the larger amount.
Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship
The Austin E. Knowlton Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who are residents of Ohio planning to major in a STEM field. Interested Ohio students may contact the Transylvania Financial Aid Office for more details.
Cane Ridge Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Cane Ridge Scholarships are awarded to Christian Church DOC) entering students who have demonstrated exceptional national leadership in the church and who are exploring a church vocation. Scholarships are renewable if recipients maintain a 2.6 GPA and are actively involved in church ministries or activities. (up to $5,000)
Crimson Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
23
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Crimson scholarship:
Awards begin at $7,000 per year
23 ACT and 3.0 GPA.
Founders Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$13,000
Required GPA
3.4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Founders scholarship:
Awards begin at $13,000 per year
24 ACT and 3.4 GPA
Frontier Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,500 - $2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Frontier Scholarship
Students who are involved in unique extracurricular activities are eligible for a scholarship of $1,500-2,000 per year. Transylvania will request a resume of activities, leadership and involvement in school, church, work, etc.
Frontier Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Frontier Scholarship is awarded on the basis of achievement outside the classroom. Frontier Scholars may demonstrate excellence through community engagement, persistence, determination, creativity, entrepreneurship, or commitment to a principal or cause. Students interview on campus in February. Students awarded a Young, Kenan, or Trustee Scholarship cannot be considered for the Frontier Scholarship.
Governor's Scholars, Governor's School For The Arts, Governor's School For Entrepreneurs
Type
Competitive
Amount
$14,000 and up
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Governor's Scholars, Governor's School for the Arts, Governor's School for Entrepreneurs
All Kentucky Governor's scholars and participants in the Governor's School for the Arts and Governor's School for Entrepreneurs receive a guaranteed minimum award of $14,000 per year. Students who qualify for more scholarships and grant aid will receive the larger amount.
Henry Clay Center For Statesmanship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$14,000 and up
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship
Students who complete the Henry Clay Center for Statesmanship Program on Transylvania's campus are eligible for a minimum award of $14,000 per year. Can not be combined with other academic merit awards.
Kenan And Trustee Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Students eligible for these Premier Scholarship awards will be selected based on application materials, academics, essays and an interview. Those chosen to compete for these awards must have applied by Early Action Deadline #2 (Nov. 15) and complete an on-campus interview.
Morrison Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$17,000 and up
Required GPA
3.8
Required SAT
0
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Morrison scholarship:
Awards begin at $17,000 per year
29 ACT and 3.8 GPA
Pioneer Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$16,000 and up
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
0
Required Act
26
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Pioneer scholarship:
Awards begin at $16,000 per year
26 ACT and 3.6 GPA.
Note: This is the maximum award level for Test Optional applicants.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$18,000 and up
Required GPA
4
Required SAT
0
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Presidents scholarship:
Awards begin at $18,000 per year
31 ACT and 4.0 GPA
Rogers Scholars
Type
Competitive
Amount
$14,000 and up
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Rogers Scholars
Students who complete the Rogers Scholars Program in Kentucky are eligible for a minimum award of $14,000 per year. Can not be combined with other academic merit awards.
ROTC Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Up to $18,000 plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
ROTC Scholarships
Army ROTC Scholarships offer tuition and fees for up to $18,000, a $600 textbook allowance, and a $250 tax-free monthly stipend during the academic year for each year the student is a recipient. In addition, Transylvania will provide to each three- and four-year recipient at least the value of room and board. (This may be a combination of scholarships and grants.)Recipients must enroll in Army ROTC courses, which are taught in partnership with the University of Kentucky on its campus. Upon graduation, recipients receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army.
Trailblazers Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Trailblazers Scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic success and intellectual engagement, leadership, and service experiences, as well as contributions to racial and ethnic diversity. Students will be invited to interview in late February/early March.
Trailblazers Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000 and up
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Trailblazers
These scholarships begin at $4,000 per year and are awarded to students from racially and ethnically diverse backgrounds on the basis of academic success and intellectual engagement, leadership and service experiences.
William T. Young Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Students eligible for the William T. Young Scholarship, a Premier Scholarship award, will be selected based primarily on their application materials. In some cases, an interview may be required; students for whom interviews are requested will be contacted by mid-January.
Art And Art History Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
19-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Art and Art History Scholarships: These scholarships are awarded only to majors and minors.
Music And Music Technology Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Music and Music Technology Scholarships ? Awarded to non-majors, majors and minors, these scholarships require ensemble participation and private lessons.
Theater Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
25-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 520-660
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 510-640
Description
Theater Scholarships ? Awarded to non-majors, majors and minors, these scholarships are open to acting and stage production students. They require participation in one major production per year.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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