Benedict College

by December 1. In addition, those selected for consideration in the named scholarship process will have already qualified for the highest level of general academic merit scholarship (currently $10,000). These named awards recognize approximately the top 2 percent of all freshman applicants (over 7,965 for fall 2019), with an average cumulative high school GPA of 4.28 (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score of 34 or SAT score of 1510. Consideration is also given to class rank (if provided) as well as individual accomplishment and demonstrated leadership as evidenced by the resume of activities. A named scholarship generally replaces a general academic merit scholarship previously awarded. Archer Presidential Scholarship: The Archer Presidential Scholarship is Belmont’s most competitive scholarship, awarded to approximately five incoming freshmen. The scholarship provides full tuition, room, board, books, and fees for four academic years (eight semesters) of continuous study. Traditionally, 12 finalists are invited to personally interview on campus for this award. Selection criteria include a review of academic and leadership accomplishments. Demonstrated financial need may be considered, therefore submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for those selected for the scholarship. Candidates for the Presidential Scholarship will have a minimum composite score of 30 on the ACT or SAT score of 1360. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship: One scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, books, and fees for a freshman student from a diverse background. Faculty Scholar: Awarded to approximately 200-225 freshmen with outstanding academic, extra-curricular and leadership records. Worth $15,000 per year. National Merit Finalists: Students named as a National Merit Finalist are automatically named a Belmont Faculty Scholar, with a Belmont merit-based scholarship totaling no less than $15,000. Leadership Scholarship: Thirty $3,000 awards to incoming freshmen who demonstrate outstanding leadership abilities as evidenced through the resume of activities and did not qualify for an academic scholarship. Turner Scholarship: $7,500 awards for freshmen students from rural high schools with outstanding academic records and demonstrated need.

BENEDICT COLLEGE

Address: 1600 Harden St. Columbia, SC 29204 Phone: 803-705-4519 Website: http://www.benedict.edu/

Disclaimer: Scholarships types and award amounts are subject to change at any time at the discretion of the Institution awarding the scholarship. Please confirm the details of the scholarship prior to applying. 63