Rhodes College, TN
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
54%
Tuition
$44,942
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#51 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Bellingrath Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
22-28
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Bellingrath Scholar represents the very best at Rhodes. Each year, one high school senior with exceptional academic achievements and distinctive personal accomplishments is awarded a Bellingrath Scholarship. This most prestigious of our awards covers the full cost of tuition for four years at Rhodes. The distinction earns student the right and responsibility of representing Rhodes to outside guests. Bellingrath Scholars assist the Office of Admission by participating in on-campus programs, conducting campus tours for prospective students and their families, hosting prospective students during overnight visits, and helping select future Bellingrath Scholars.
Bonner Scholar Sward
Type
Competitive
Amount
$12,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Students who are passionate about effecting positive change in the world are good candidates for the Bonner Scholar award. Each year, we select 15 incoming first-year students with exceptional records of leadership, community-service and/or social-justice work to participate in a unique, four-year leadership program. As a Bonner Scholar, you will be challenged to connect your academic studies, personal beliefs, leadership skills and philosophy of service to real-life organizations and situations.
Cambridge Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$31,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Cambridge Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Clarence Day Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$35000 plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Clarence Day was committed to excellence, service to others, and to his hometown of Memphis. Rhodes College is seeking outstanding applicants from Memphis and Shelby County who have the potential to become future leaders in Memphis. Each year, 10 incoming first-year students who have already demonstrated a passion for this city but want to continue to make a difference are selected. If selected as a Day Scholar, students will have opportunities to participate in campus and community events related to the Day Foundation and Memphis leadership initiatives in addition to the generous scholarship benefits. Scholarship of $35,000* per year
One-time $5,000 fellowship for a project outside of the classroom during your time at Rhodes
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$27,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Dean's Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Diehl Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$22,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Diehl Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Jewish Community Fellowship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Rhodes College is pleased to make available five $10,000 merit scholarships to students who participate in Jewish life in their communities across the United States. Eligible students must apply for admission to Rhodes by January 15th for the Fall 2017 semester, be offered admission and choose to enroll at Rhodes. Fellowship applications will be reviewed by Jewish Community Partners (JCP) of Memphis and JCP will recommend applicants to Rhodes based on their participation in Jewish life and service and based on the responses to an essay prompt. A cover letter, a resume, and a 500-word essay will be required for the JCP recommendation. The essay prompt can be found below.
Morse Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$35,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Morse Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$27,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Presidential Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Ralph C. Hon Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Ralph C. Hon Scholarship is a merit award that recognize individual students for their academic talent, service or leadership achievements. This highly competitive award is determined on an individual basis and celebrate the strength and achievements of each admitted student, in and out of the classroom.
Taylor Fellowship In Physics
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Through the Taylor Fellowship in Physics, the Department of Physics at Rhodes College provides talented high school physics students the means to continue their investigations at the college level. At least one fellowship will be awarded to a first-year student each year, and the fellowship is renewed annually for three years if renewal requirements are satisfied.
Fine And Performing Arts Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
27-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 580-680
SAT Critical Reading - 600-700
SAT Writing - Not Reported
Description
Financial awards in the Fine and Performing Arts are available to incoming students in variable amounts, as scholarships in Art, Music and Theatre. The determination of the award is dependent upon acceptance to the college and a juried score based upon an audition (Departments of Music and Theatre) or fine arts portfolio (Department of Art). Please see the relevant departmental websites for audition or portfolio submission requirements, complete with procedures, dates, and contact information.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533