Converse College, SC
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
54%
Tuition
$17,350
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#27 in Regional Universities South
Scholarships
Converse Scholar Days
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
High school students complete applications by November 15th could be invited to a Converse Scholars Day. In addition to meeting top faculty and other Converse Scholars, they may receive additional endowed academic scholarships in varying amounts, including full tuition and full comprehensive scholarships. These scholarships are awarded based on a faculty or staff interview as well as your merit, extra-curricular activities and community involvement.
Endowed Academic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Students completing application on-time are automatically considered for endowed academic scholarships. These awards range in value based on students? academic profiles.
Hope Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,800
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
South Carolina resident students not eligible for Palmetto Fellows or Life Scholarships are eligible for the Hope scholarship if they graduate high school with a 3.0 GPA. The Hope Scholarship is awarded for the first year only. Hope recipients (and other SC residents) may become eligible for the Life scholarship by earning 30 credit hours with an average 3.0 GPA their freshman year.
Life (Legislative Incentive For Future Excellence) Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000 to $7,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
Students not eligible for Palmetto Fellows are qualified for the Life Scholarship if they meet two of the criteria of a 1100 SAT/24 ACT, a 3.0 GPA, or graduate in the top 30% of their class. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA and earn 30 credit hours per year, and an enhancement is available for sophomores who are science or math majors and completed 14 credit hours in science or math courses during the freshman year.
Palmetto Fellows Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,700 to $10,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1200
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
To be considered for Palmetto Fellows Scholarship, the top academic scholarship for South Carolina residents, you must either be in the top 6% of your class with a 3.5 GPA and a 1200 SAT/27 ACT or have a 4.0 GPA and a 1400 SAT/32 ACT. Eligible students are submitted for this award by their high school guidance counselor. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 college GPA and earn 30 credit hours per year, and an enhancement is available for sophomores who are science or math majors and completed 14 credit hours in science or math courses during the freshman year.
School Of The Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 480-550
SAT Critical Reading - 480-590
SAT Writing - Not reported
Description
In addition to merit scholarships, Converse also awards talent-based scholarships in art and design, music, musical theatre, dance and theatre based on an audition or portfolio review.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533