Kenyon College, OH
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
25%
Tuition
$51,200
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#26 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Distinguished Academic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
This scholarship program recognizes outstanding students whose academic achievement, leadership potential, and accomplishments in activities place them in the top 10 to 15 percent of admitted students. These scholarships are awarded at $15,000 per year and are renewable for four years. First-year applicants are considered automatically for these awards, without regard to financial need.
Honors Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Honors Scholarships are awarded to students who represent excellence in the liberal arts. This is valuable scholarship, worth $25,000 per year, designed to recognize students for specific characteristics related to their academic interests and talents as well as the diverse backgrounds they bring to the community. While there are no specific grade point averages or scores that recipients must obtain to be considered for these scholarships, recipients are often at or near the top of their class and have received other selective scholarships or talent recognition programs, such as National Merit Scholarships, National Achievement Scholarships Program, National Hispanic Scholarships, or National Council of Teachers of English awards.
Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Kenyon Educational Enrichment Program Scholarships will be awarded to selected students who are from underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students. Scholars are selected on the basis of their intellectual engagement and commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion through leadership or service. These scholarships eliminate the loan and work-study portions of the financial aid package for all four years, and include a $500 book allowance for the first year of classes.
Kenyon Full And Half Tuition Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Half to full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Kenyon Full and Half Tuition Scholarships are awarded to the top students in every entering class regardless of financial need. Students are evaluated holistically and do not have to be specialists in any particular area. The college is looking to recognize extraordinary leadership, scholarship and community membership. There is no separate application for these scholarships.
Kenyon Promise Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Kenyon Promise Scholarships are awarded to students who show promise for extraordinary academic achievement. These scholarships are awarded at $10,000 per year.
Newman's Own Foundation Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Newman's Own Foundation Scholarships will be awarded to selected students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, with priority given to those from underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students. Students are selected on the basis of their intellectual engagement, creativity, community service, and leadership to Kenyon. These scholarships eliminate the loan portion of the financial aid package. No special application is required.
Science Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Science Scholarships are awarded to those students who show promise to excel in the natural sciences.This is valuable scholarship, worth $25,000 per year, designed to recognize students for specific characteristics related to their academic interests and talents as well as the diverse backgrounds they bring to the community. While there are no specific grade point averages or scores that recipients must obtain to be considered for these scholarships, recipients are often at or near the top of their class and have received other selective scholarships or talent recognition programs, such as National Merit Scholarships, National Achievement Scholarships Program, National Hispanic Scholarships, or National Council of Teachers of English awards.
Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics (STEM) Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Scholarships will be awarded to selected STEM-interested students who are socioeconomically disadvantaged, with priority given to those from underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students. Scholars are selected on the basis of their intellectual engagement, motivation, and potential for academic success in STEM fields. These scholarships eliminate the loan and work-study portions of the financial aid package for all four years, include a $500 annual book and supply allowance, and a one-time allowance of $1,000.00 to be used towards the purchase of a laptop and scientific software. STEM Scholars will participate in a summer program that includes on-campus housing and a $1,000 stipend.
Trustee Opportunity Scholars
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Trustee Opportunity Scholars are top students who come from underrepresented backgrounds, including first-generation students. This is valuable scholarship, worth $25,000 per year, designed to recognize students for specific characteristics related to their academic interests and talents as well as the diverse backgrounds they bring to the community. While there are no specific grade point averages or scores that recipients must obtain to be considered for these scholarships, recipients are often at or near the top of their class and have received other selective scholarships or talent recognition programs, such as National Merit Scholarships, National Achievement Scholarships Program, National Hispanic Scholarships, or National Council of Teachers of English awards.
National Merit Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Up to $2000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Kenyon also sponsors scholarships for students who are selected as finalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition. The College enrolls one of the highest per capita numbers of National Merit Scholars of any college in the region and exceeds the percentage at many of the nation's other highly selective colleges. The amount awarded through the National Merit Program will vary depending on need, but it ranges up to $2,000.
Kenyon Writing Award
Type
Talent
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
KENYON WRITING AWARD
This scholarship recognizes a talented writer, providing $15,000 per year. It is renewable for four years, under the same rules that apply to all of Kenyon's merit scholarships. The winner is selected based on an evaluation of the Common Application essay and other material that he or she may wish to submit. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of talent, not eligibility for aid.
Music Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
Kenyon awards music scholarships of $15,000 per year, renewable every year for each recipient's four-year Kenyon career. These scholarships are based on merit alone and are awarded for exemplary musical ability in any instrumental or vocal category in which the Department of Music offers private instruction. Scholarship recipients are expected to take private lessons on their major instrument each semester at Kenyon, and likewise are expected to participate in at least one Music Department ensemble each semester. They are under no obligation to major or minor in music.
S. Georgia Nugent Award In Creative Writing
Type
Talent
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
S. GEORGIA NUGENT AWARD IN CREATIVE WRITING
This scholarship, recognizing writing talent, will be awarded with preference to a graduate of the Kenyon Review Young Writers program for high school students. Young Writers graduates who apply to Kenyon will automatically be considered for the scholarship, which provides $15,000 per year. The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of talent, not eligibility for aid.
Studio Art Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Combined Scores: 1860-2140
Description
STUDIO ART SCHOLARSHIPS
Kenyon awards studio art scholarships of $15,000 per year, renewable every year for each recipient's four-year Kenyon career. These scholarships are based on merit alone and are awarded for exemplary ability in studio art. Scholarship recipients are expected to take studio art courses each year and encouraged to major or minor in studio art.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
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