Competitive Scholarships
The following Competitive Scholarships are based on a combination of: GPA, Essay, References, high school activities and community service.
Review the following applications to see what interests you.
Ackerley Computer Science and Technology Scholarship
Minimum high school GPA 3.5 and ACT 26 (math and composite)
High school senior (or entering freshman).
Alumni Endowed Scholarship
Be a direct descendant of a Graceland alumnus.
Apply for admission to Graceland or be a current student.
Submit application on or before March 1
Live in a residence hall on campus, unless residing with parents or legal guardian, are married, or are living in the Kansas City area while enrolled in the clinical nursing program.
Dean Scholarships
Entering freshman or transfer student
Minimum GPA of 3.3
Minimum ACT/SAT composite score:
ACT - 21; SAT - 980
Candidates meeting the evaluation criteria will be invited to campus for an interview on Academic Honors Day.
Diversity Scholarship
Students who are committed to issues of diversity, social justice, equal opportunity, civil rights and non-discrimination.
Current Graceland students are encouraged to apply.
Submit application by December 1, for the following academic year.
Evelyn Phinney Make a Difference Scholarship
Established to encourage and advance the cause of human rights.
Current Graceland students are encouraged to apply.
Submit application by December 1, for the following academic year.
Honors Scholarship
Students in the Honors Program, who have a grade point average of 3.75 to 4.00, will have an Honors Scholarship up to $1,000 added to their financial aid packages. Please consult with your financial aid advisor or with the Director of the Honors Program for details and deadlines. To establish eligibility you must apply, be accepted and be active in the Honors Program.
Presidential Scholarships
Entering freshman or transfer student
Minimum GPA of 3.5
Minimum ACT/SAT composite score:
ACT - 25; SAT - 1130
Candidates meeting the evaluation criteria will be invited to campus for an interview on Academic Honors Day.
Prestigious Honors Scholarship
Entering freshman or transfer student
Minimum GPA of 3.75
Minimum ACT/SAT composite score:
ACT - 27; SAT - 1210
Join the Honors Program and remain in good standing.
Candidates meeting the evaluation criteria will be invited to campus for an interview on Academic Honors Day.
Worthington Scholarship
Graceland students interested in political science.
Submit application by December 1, for the following academic year.
Athletic Training Scholarship
Students who enter Graceland and who designate Athletic Training as their major may have $1,000 of their Graceland University Grant identified as an Athletic Training Scholarship, with the approval of the Athletic Training faculty. Upon acceptance into the Athletic Training Program, students may have an Athletic Training Scholarship added to their financial aid package in an amount up to $2,000. Please consult with your Athletic Training academic advisor for details and deadlines.
Cochran Scholarship
Criteria for candidates include:
1. A quality volleyball player
2. A genuine interest in Graceland
3. Application for admission
4. High school senior the following fall
Nomination forms are available during Spectacular at the Central Sports Desk.
