Aquinas College, MI
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
65%
Tuition
$21,950
Eligibility For Public Schools
Out of State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
N/A
Scholarships
St. Dominic Out-of-state Grant
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
St. Dominic Out-of-State Grant:
Freshmen coming from an out-of-state high school in the U.S. will be considered for this grant. This award is $2,000 and is renewable for up to five years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average or better each year at Aquinas. This award may be combined with other Spectrum Scholarships.
Academic Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000 - $16,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Outstanding freshmen who meet the criteria for both the Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship and the Presidential Leadership Scholarship will be considered for the Academic Leadership Scholarship. Academic Leaders are exceptional students in both academics and in leadership qualities and are honored with this prestigious award. This scholarship is awarded for $15,000 or $17,000 per year and is renewable for up to five years provided the student maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or better at Aquinas.
Adele M. Milanowski Memorial Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
This scholarship offers financial assistance to full-time students with a declared major in theology at Aquinas College. Funding is derived from a scholarship endowment fund established through a bequest by Miss Milanowski, a life-long resident of Grand Rapids, and contributions from her friends and relatives. Eligible applicants must be full-time undergraduate students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Award selection is made by the Chair of the Theology Department and the Director of Financial Aid
Father Philip Hanley Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000 - $15,000
Required GPA
2.7
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-27
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year scholarships are awarded to incoming students who have demonstrated through work in their church, a sense of social responsibility, volunteerism, and sensitivity to issues of peace and justice in the world today. These students must have a high school grade point average of 2.7 or above to qualify. This award ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $15,000 and is renewable for up to five years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
International Student Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year the Coordinator of International Recruitment recommends high-quality foreign students for academic scholarships (International Student Scholarships). Renewal of these scholarships is based upon the student's maintaining good academic standing with the College.
Jerome C. Byrne Full-tuition Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year the top performer in our annual Spectrum Scholarship Competition for incoming freshmen will receive the Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Room Scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a 3.7 grade point average at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition to be held during their senior year. Recipients of the Jerome C. Byrne award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program.
John E. Veneklasen Full-tuition Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year one outstanding incoming freshman will receive this full-tuition scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition during their senior year and be one of the top five performers. Recipients of the John E Veneklassen award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. This scholarship supercedes the prior academic scholarship the student receives.
Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000 - $17,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Freshmen whose high school grades are B+ or better with very good test scores will be considered for a Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded for $15,000 or $17,000 per year and is renewable for up to five years provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average at Aquinas. To be considered for this scholarship, students should submit an application for admission, high school transcript, and test scores.
Monsignor Charles W. Popell Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
The Monsignor Charles W. Popell Scholarship is awarded to a graduate of one of the four Catholic high schools in the Grand Rapids Diocese (Grand Rapids West Catholic High School, Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, Muskegon Catholic Central High School, and Portland St. Patrick High School). Recipients must possess a strong faith commitment, carry a cumulative GPA of 3.0, and demonstrate leadership and service to school, church, or community.
Presidential Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000 - $15,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Freshmen who have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or better and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in their high school and community will be considered for the Presidential Leadership Scholarship. This award ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $15,000 and is renewable for four years provided the student maintains at least a 2.75 grade point average at Aquinas.
R. Paul Nelson Full-tuition Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year three excellent incoming freshmen will be designated R. Paul Nelson Full-Tuition Scholars. These students will have had superior high school grades and test scores and are chosen after the Spectrum Scholarship Competition held in the spring of each year. Recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship, and this scholarship is renewable for four years provided the student maintains a 3.5 grade point average at Aquinas. This scholarship supercedes the prior academic scholarship the student receives.
St. Catherine Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Each year ten outstanding incoming freshmen will receive the St. Catherine Scholarship Award. This award is valued at $2,000 annually and is renewable for four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average each year at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition during their senior year. Candidates must place between sixth and fifteenth in the competition.
St. Dominic Out-of-state Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Freshmen coming from an out-of-state high school in the U.S. will be considered for this grant. This award is $2,000 and is renewable for up to five years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average or better each year at Aquinas. This award may be combined with other Spectrum Scholarships.
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000 - $15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
Not reported
Description
Freshmen qualifying for the St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships will be chosen based on their grades, test scores, leadership ability, and potential for success at Aquinas. Awards range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum $15,000 and are renewable for four years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
Academic Leadership Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000 - $17,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Academic Leadership Scholarships:
Outstanding freshmen who meet the criteria for both the Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship and the Presidential Leadership Scholarship will be considered for the Academic Leadership Scholarship. Academic Leaders are exceptional students in both academics and in leadership qualities and are honored with this prestigious award. This scholarship is awarded for $15,000 or $17,000 per year and is renewable for up to five years provided the student maintains a grade point average of 3.0 or better at Aquinas.
Father Philip Hanley Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000-$15,000
Required GPA
2.7
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Father Philip Hanley Scholarships:
Each year scholarships are awarded to incoming students who have demonstrated through work in their church, a sense of social responsibility, volunteerism, and sensitivity to issues of peace and justice in the world today. These students must have a high school grade point average of 2.7 or above to qualify. This award ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $15,000 and is renewable for up to five years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
International Student Scholarships:
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
International Student Scholarships:
Each year the Coordinator of International Recruitment recommends high-quality foreign students for academic scholarships. Renewal of these scholarships is based upon the student's maintaining good academic standing with the College.
Jerome C. Byrne Full-tuition And Room Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition Plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Room Scholarship:
Each year the top performer in our annual Spectrum Scholarship Competition for incoming freshmen will receive this full-tuition award and room scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a 3.7 grade point average at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition to be held during their senior year. Recipients of the Jerome C. Byrne award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. This scholarship supercedes the prior academic scholarship the student receives.
John E. Veneklasen Full-tuition Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
John E. Veneklasen Full-Tuition Scholarship:
Each year one outstanding incoming freshman will receive this full-tuition scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition during their senior year and be one of the top five performers. Recipients of the John E Veneklassen award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. This scholarship supercedes the prior academic scholarship the student receives.
Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000 - $17,000
Required GPA
3.25
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarships:
Freshmen whose high school grades are B+ or better with very good test scores will be considered for a Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded for $15,000 or $17,000 per year and is renewable for up to five years provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average at Aquinas. To be considered for this scholarship, students should submit an application for admission, high school transcript, and test scores.
Presidential Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000-$15,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Presidential Leadership Scholarships:
Freshmen who have a high school grade point average of 3.0 or better and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in their high school and community will be considered for the Presidential Leadership Scholarship. This award ranges from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $15,000 and is renewable for up to five years provided the student maintains at least a 2.75 grade point average at Aquinas.
R. Paul Nelson Full-tuition Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
R. Paul Nelson Full-Tuition Scholarships
Each year three excellent incoming freshmen will be designated R. Paul Nelson Full-Tuition Scholars. These students will have had superior high school grades and test scores and are chosen after the Spectrum Scholarship Competition held in the spring of each year. Recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship, and this scholarship is renewable for four years provided the student maintains a 3.5 grade point average at Aquinas. This scholarship supercedes the prior academic scholarship the student receives.
St. Catherine Scholarships Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Each year ten outstanding incoming freshmen will receive the St. Catherine Scholarships Award. This award is valued at $2,000 annually and is renewable for four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000-$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships:
Freshmen qualifying for this scholarship will be chosen based on their grades, test scores, leadership ability, and potential for success at Aquinas. Awards range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum $15,000 and are renewable for up to five years of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
Music Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
21-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 470-650
SAT Critical Reading - 520-700
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
The Application for Music Scholarships will be available in January via AwardSpring. Be ready to present two pieces of contrasting styles or eras. (If you are a vocalist, try to have one Art Song or Sacred Song in English, and a second piece either from Musical Theater a Foreign Language Art Song, or another song in English.) Select music that will demonstrate the breadth of your ability and that you are comfortable with. Your performance time will be five to eight minutes in length.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533