Catawba's Merit-Based Scholarships
 Academic scholarships range from $2000 to full tuition and are based primarily on academic performance. All students are automatically considered for academic scholarships once they are granted admission to the College and complete the Early Scholarship and Financial Aid Estimator Form or are admitted to the College and submit results of their FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
First Family Scholarships are the most prestigious scholarships at Catawba College. There are two First Family Competitions, one taking place on November 21 and 22, 2008 and one taking place on February 20 and 21, 2009. Consideration for the First Family Scholarship is by invitation only. In order to be considered for an invitation, students must first apply for admission to Catawba. Those subsequently invited to compete must complete the Early Scholarship and Financial Aid Estimator, provide a recommendation from a teacher or administrator, and submit a 350 to 500 word essay by the appropriate deadline. Once a student is accepted and invited to participate in the competition, all supporting information for the November Competition must be submitted or postmarked by October 24, 2008. The corresponding deadline for the February Competition is January 23, 2009.
 VIDEO: First Family Scholarship Opportunity
| Scholarship Name |
Amount |
Examples of Minimum Academic Eligibility Requirements |
First Family Scholarship
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$14,500 to Full Tuition |
SAT Math sub-score & critical Reading sub-scores totaling 1150 or ACT composite Score of 25 & academic grade point average of 3.5. Freshman status. |
Presidential Scholarship |
$5500 to $8000 |
SAT Math sub-score & Critical Reading sub-scores totaling 1050 or ACT Composite Score of 23 & academic grade point average of 3.0. Freshman Status. |
Trustee Scholarship* |
$4000 to $7000 |
SAT Math sub-score & Critical Reading sub-scores totaling 1000 or ACT Composite Score of 21 & academic grade point average of 3.0. |
Endowed Scholarships* |
Amounts vary per donor |
Requirements vary depending on donor. Students may not apply for these scholarships. |
Talent Scholarships* |
Vary depending on field |
Vary depending upon field |
Athletic Grant in Aid* |
Varies depending on sport |
Must meet NCAA minimum requirements |
The Rowan County Scholarship*
|
$1,000 to $2,500 |
Graduate of Rowan County High School and based on need. |
Access Grants* |
Vary |
Based on academic merit. |
| Transfer Student Scholarships and Grants* |
Vary |
Transfer students are eligible for consideration for all scholarships
except the First Family and Presidential Scholarships. |
| Girls State and Boys' State Scholarships |
Vary from $6,000 to $8,000 (over four years of study) |
Participation in Girls State or Boys' State on Catawba campus |
*Transfer students may be considered for the scholarships indicated by asterisk. |
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