Hope College, MI
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
82%
Tuition
$31,560
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#106 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Alumni Honors Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$3,000 to $5,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
25
Mid 50 ACT
27-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
You are eligible for an Alumni Honors Scholarship if you?ve achieved a 3.75 GPA or higher, or if you?ve achieved a 3.5 GPA and a 25 ACT or 1200 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math).
Distinguished Scholar Award
Type
Automatic
Amount
$6,000 to $7,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1280
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
You will qualify for the Distinguished Scholar Award if you?ve achieved a 3.5 GPA and a 27 ACT or 1280 SAT (Evidence-Based Reading/Writing and Math).
Valedictorian Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
6000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
You will receive this award if you are valedictorian of your graduating high school class and are not eligible for a higher award.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$8,000?$18,000
Required GPA
3.75
Required SAT
1310
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
A faculty committee selects 30 of Hope?s top Presidential Scholars (see below) for the prestigious Trustee Scholarship award and an additional $2,000 per year.
National Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
If you?re a National Merit Finalist and name Hope as your first choice, you?ll automatically qualify for this award.
Distinguished Artist Awards In Creative Writing
Type
Talent
Amount
3000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
Apply for the DAA in creative writing by submitting:
The application form, including:
A 500-word essay
A letter of recommendation
10 typed pages of your creative writing
To keep this scholarship, you?ll need to maintain a 3.0 GPA at Hope and enroll in at least one creative writing class each year.
Distinguished Artist Awards In Dance
Type
Talent
Amount
3000
Required GPA
2.6
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
You can apply for the DAA in Dance by attending one of the auditions and submitting this application, which includes the following items:
Head shot (hair in bun)
A letter of recommendation from a current dance instructor
A one-page essay answering the question: ?What is it about the dance program at Hope that interests and excites you??
Audition dates are:
Friday, January 19, 2018
Friday, February 2, 2018
Monday, February 19, 2018
Scholarship recipients will be notified the first week of March 2018.
To keep this scholarship, you?ll need to maintain a 2.6 GPA, enroll in a minimum of two dance classes per semester, and participate in dance programming.
Distinguished Artist Awards In Music
Type
Talent
Amount
3000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
Apply for the DAA in music by completing the application form and attending an on-campus audition. We encourage you to audition in-person, but if that?s not possible, you may submit a pre-recorded audition.
Audition dates are:
Friday, November 17, 2017
Monday, January 15, 2018
Friday, February 16, 2018
Saturday, February 17, 2018
To keep this scholarship, you?ll need to be involved with the Department of Music.
Distinguished Artist Awards In The Visual Arts
Type
Talent
Amount
3000
Required GPA
2.6
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
You can apply for the DAA in the Visual Arts by submitting:
Your portfolio of slides or digital images
The application form
To keep this scholarship, you?ll need to maintain a 2.60 GPA and enroll in at least one studio art or art history course per semester.
Distinguished Artist Awards In Theater
Type
Talent
Amount
3000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
23-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 530-650
SAT Writing: not reported SAT Critical Reading: 530-660
Description
Apply for the DAA in theater by submitting this application form and auditioning on a DAA Scholarship Day. These full-day events include:
An audition
A tour of the department
An interview with faculty
A workshop with current students
Attendance at an evening performance
This year?s auditions are on December 1 & February 16. If you?re unable to attend, you may submit an audition video.
To keep this scholarship, you?ll need to major or minor in theater.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533