Merit-Based Awards
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Other Scholarships
Do you excel in science? Sing, play an instrument, act or
dance like nobody else? We have several scholarships for specific interests and
talents. Please note the deadlines for each application and follow the links to
the appropriate parts of
Other Forms of Institutional Aid
In addition to state or federal aid determined by the
government,
Information About State Merit Aid
Learn the details of the Michigan Promise Scholarship in this section.
Merit-Based Awards
Distinguished Scholar Award (full tuition)
The combination of the Distinguished Scholar Award and the
State of
The average profile of a Trustee Honors recipient consists of a HS GPA of 3.8
and an ACT average of 30/SAT 1330*. The value of this award over four years is
$52,000.
The average profile of a Presidential recipient consists of a HS GPA of 3.6 and
an ACT average of 28/SAT 1250*. The value of this award over four years is
$48,000.
Dean's Scholarship ($11,000)
The average profile of a Dean's recipient consists of a HS GPA of 3.4 and an
ACT average of 25/ SAT 1150*. The value of this award over four years is
$44,000.
Tartan Scholars Award ($8,000)
The average profile of a Tartan Award recipient consists of a HS GPA of 3.2 and
an ACT average of 22/SAT 1040*. The value of this award over four years is
$32,000.
Achievement Award ($6,000)
The average profile of an Achievement Award recipient consists of a HS GPA of
3.0 and an ACT average of 20/SAT 950*. The value of this award over four years
is $24,000.
*Only the Critical Reading and Math SAT scores are used to determine scholarship eligibility. Please subtract the Essay score from your composite when estimating your scholarship amount.
Can getting a better score on the ACT or improving my GPA increase
my scholarship
Yes. If you retake the
ACT on any national testing date before March 1, we will reevaluate your
scholarship level to see if your scholarship will increase. We will always consider your best ACT
composite score when determining your merit-based scholarship.
If the national ACT testing dates are not convenient for
you, you may retake the ACT residually at
If you are accepted to
If your GPA improves, please be sure to send the Admissions
Office an updated copy of your official transcript at the end of your seventh
semester of high school. We will make any necessary adjustments and notify you
if a change occurs.
Other Scholarships
Automatically awarded to dependents, siblings or grandchildren
of
Performance Scholarships (up to $1,000)
Awarded to students with a demonstrated high level of
accomplishment in art and design, dance, vocal or instrumental music, or
theatre regardless of intended major. Applicants must be accepted to
Art and Design - The Department of Art & Design awards scholarships to talented artists
in any medium via portfolio submission.
- The portfolio should contain 8-10 original works (not
copies) in any medium. Be sure your name is on each work. Clear photographs in
black and white or color or color slides are acceptable where sending the original
work is impractical.
- One assigned work is required of all applicants. The subject
is a self-portrait without showing your face. This may be done in any medium
and any style, but it must be included in your portfolio.
- Also included in the portfolio should be a cover letter
describing your particular areas of interest in art and plans for continuing
your study of art at the college level.
- Please contact the Art and Design Department with other
questions - parks@alma.edu
Dance - The Dance Department
awards scholarships to talented dancers through a group or individual audition
process.
The 2008-2009 audition dates are November 19, January 21 and March 4. Please click here to view the application, which must be filled out and mailed back to the Dance Department.
Music - The Music Department
awards scholarships to both instrumentalists and vocalists through an audition
process.
Auditions are scheduled on an individual basis by contacting the Music Department.
Theatre - The Theatre
Department awards acting scholarships through an audition process and technical
theatre scholarships via portfolio submission.
Auditions are scheduled on an individual basis by contacting the Theatre Department.
Distinguished Performance Scholarship (up to full tuition)
Awarded to students demonstrating exemplary performance in
art and design, dance, music or theatre regardless of intended major who
audition or present a portfolio by March 1. Distinguished Performance Scholarship
recipients are chosen from Performance Scholarship recipients.
Scottish Arts Scholarships (up to $500)
Awarded to students with a demonstrated high level of skills
in
Distinguished Scottish Arts Scholarships (up to full tuition)
Awarded to students demonstrating exemplary performance in
Pre-Law Scholarship (up to $2,000)
A competitive scholarship awarded to students planning
careers in law. Applicants must complete the application process by February 1.
Religious
Leadership Award ($1,000)
Awarded to students of any denomination based on financial
need and ranking in an essay competition. Applications are available on the Chapel website, and the application deadline is March 1.
Alma College FAFSA Filing Award ($500)
Awarded to students who, by March 1, file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), include Alma's school code on their FAFSA (002236) and visit campus. This award is renewable each year for four years - for a total of $2,000 - as long as students continue to file the FAFSA yearly.
National Presbyterian Scholarship (up to $1,400)
Awarded to students who are members of the Presbyterian
Church (U.S.A.) based on academic record and financial need. Applications are
available from churches and online at www.pcusa.org/financialaid. The application
deadline is January 31.
Dependents of Presbyterian Ministers automatically receive one-third
tuition in a combination of
Alma
Transfer Scholarship ($7,000-$9,000)
Awarded to transfer students who demonstrate superior
academic achievement at their previous undergraduate or community colleges.
Phi
Theta Kappa Transfer Scholarship ($2,000)
Awarded to transfer students who have been selected as Phi
Theta Kappa Scholars at their current institutions.
Other Forms of Institutional Aid
Heritage Need-Based Grant (Variable)
Awarded to students with demonstrated financial need.
Awarded to students who are
non-Michigan residents, are members of underrepresented groups or non-U.S.
citizens.
Information About State Merit Aid
Michigan Promise Scholarship (replaces the Michigan Merit Award or MEAP award)
Michigan high school students who graduate starting in 2007 and score well on their high school assessments will receive $1,000 for their first year in college and $1,000 for their second year. Upon successfully completing their first two years of college, they will be awarded the remaining $2,000 from the State. An additional feature of the Michigan Promise Scholarship is the ability for students who don't initially qualify for the program to earn the entire $4,000 through successful completion of two years of post-secondary education with a 2.5 GPA. This feature was not available with the Michigan Merit Award.
All final award amounts from
All Alma College Scholarships and grants are awarded for a
maximum of four years (eight semesters). Students with bachelor’s degrees do
not receive
Students living off campus are subject to a 25% reduction in
institutional grant and scholarship aid. Probation for any reason, academic or
disciplinary, shall be considered justifiable cause for withdrawal of
scholarships and/or need-based awards.
Non-U.S. citizens are only eligible to receive the Alma
Opportunity Award.
