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| Spectrum Scholarship Program: |
| Aquinas College has an innovative scholarship program, for incoming traditional-aged undergraduates, called the "Spectrum Scholarship Program." This program singles out worthy students and honors them for their academic and leadership achievements. The following scholarships are merit-based and recognize an array of students who have excelled in academics, leadership, athletics or community service. Aquinas recognizes these exceptional students with awards which range up to full tuition. With the exception of the competition scholarships, there are no minimum or maximum number of institutional scholarships awarded. For example, all accepted applicants meeting the criteria for an Academic Leadership award will receive the scholarship NOT only the first 50 or 100. |
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| Spectrum
Scholarship Competition Scholarships: |
By Invitation Only - Saturday,
February 16, 2008
Click here for additional competition information. |
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| Jerome C. Byrne Full-Tuition and Room Scholarship: |
| Each year the top performer in our annual Spectrum Scholarship Competition for incoming freshmen will receive this full-tuition award and room scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a 3.7 grade point average at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition to be held during their senior year. Recipients of the Jerome C. Byrne award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. |
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| John E. Veneklasen Full-Tuition Scholarship: |
| Each year one outstanding incoming freshman will receive this full-tuition scholarship. This award may be renewed for four years provided the student maintains a minimum 3.5 grade point average each year at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required to attend an on-campus competition during their senior year and be one of the top five performers. Recipients of the John E Veneklassen award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. |
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| R. Paul Nelson Full-Tuition Scholarships: |
| Each year three excellent incoming freshmen will be designated R. Paul Nelson Full-Tuition Scholars. These students will have had superior high school grades and test scores and are chosen after the Spectrum Scholarship Competition held in the spring of each year. Recipients will receive a full-tuition scholarship, and this scholarship is renewable for four years provided the student maintains a 3.5 grade point average at Aquinas. |
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| St. Catherine Scholarships: |
| Each year ten outstanding incoming
freshmen will receive this award. This award is valued at $2,000
annually and is renewable for four years provided the student
maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average each year at Aquinas.
Candidates for this award must meet requirements for the Monsignor
Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards and are required
to attend an on-campus
competition during their senior year. Candidates must place
between sixth and fifteenth in the competition. |
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| St. Anselm Scholarships: |
| Each year fifteen outstanding
incoming freshmen will receive this award. This award is valued
at $1000 annually and is renewable for four years provided the
student maintains a minimum 3.0 grade point average each year
at Aquinas. Candidates for this award must meet requirements
for the Monsignor Bukowski and/or Academic Leadership awards
and are required to attend an on-campus
competition during their senior year. Candidates must place
between sixteenth and thirtieth in the competition. |
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| Academic Scholarships: |
| Valedictorian / National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship: |
| A $1,000 merit scholarship for high school
valedictorians and/or National Merit Semifinalist. >>Learn
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| Academic Leadership Scholarships: |
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Outstanding freshmen who meet
the criteria for both the Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship
and the Presidential Leadership Scholarship will be considered
for the Academic Leadership Scholarship. Academic Leaders are
exceptional students in both academics and in leadership qualities
and are honored with this prestigious award. This scholarship
is awarded for $10,000 per year and is renewable for four years
provided the student maintains a grade point average of 3.0
or better at Aquinas. |
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| Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarships: |
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Freshmen whose high school grades
are B+ or better with very good test scores will be considered
for a Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarship. This scholarship
is awarded for $10,000 per year and is renewable for four years
provided the student maintains at least a 3.0 grade point average
at Aquinas. To be considered for this scholarship, students
should submit an application for admission, high school transcript,
and test scores. |
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| Leadership Scholarships: |
| Presidential Leadership Scholarships: |
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Freshmen who have a high school
grade point average of 3.0 or better and who have demonstrated
outstanding leadership qualities in their high school and community
will be considered for the Presidential Leadership Scholarship.
This award ranges from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $9,000
and is renewable for four years provided the student maintains
at least a 2.75 grade point average at Aquinas. |
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| Service Scholarships: |
| St. Dominic Scholarships: |
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Freshmen coming to Aquinas from an out-of-state
high school will be considered for this scholarship. Eligible
candidates will be those who have a fine academic record and
demonstrated leadership qualities. This award is renewable for
four years of study at Aquinas if the student maintains a 2.5
grade point average and it ranges from a minimum of $5,000 to
a maximum of $9,000. |
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| St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships: |
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Freshmen qualifying for this scholarship will be
chosen based on their grades, test scores, leadership ability,
and potential for success at Aquinas. Awards range from a minimum
of $5,000 to a maximum $9,000 and are renewable for four years
of study provided the student maintains a minimum 2.5 grade
point average each year at Aquinas. |
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| Father Philip Hanley Scholarships: |
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Each year Aquinas College awards one scholarship
to an incoming freshman student from each Catholic parish and
selected non-Catholic churches in the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
This award ranges from a minimum of $5,000 to a maximum of $9,000
per year, and eligible candidates must demonstrate a sense of
social responsibility, volunteerism, and sensitivity to issues
of peace and social justice. Awards are made based upon the
recommendation of the pastors and/or directors of religious
education from the students' parishes. This scholarship is renewable
as long as the student maintains a grade point average of at
least 2.5 at Aquinas. |
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| Athletic Scholarships: |
| Each year the athletic department awards a number of partial scholarships to individuals who excel in a particular sport. Recommendations are made by the coaches and approved by the athletic director. The awards are renewable as long as the student meets the criteria outlined in the Athletic Letter of Intent. |
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| Alumni Scholarships: |
| Scholarships are awarded to full-time dependent students who are sons and daughters of Aquinas Alumni or parents who have earned a minimum of 60 credits at Aquinas College. |
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| Transfer Scholarships: |
| Community College Honors Scholarship |
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Traditional age students transferring from a two year community college with a GPA of 3.5 or higher may receive a $7,500 Honors Scholarship. Traditional age students transferring from a two year community college with a GPA of 3.0 or higher may receive a $6,500 Honors Scholarship.The awards are renewable each year, as long as the student maintains a GPA of 3.0 at Aquinas. |
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| Transfer Student Scholarship: |
| This
award carries a maximum of $6,500 per year and is renewable
each year, as long as the student maintains a grade point average
of 2.75 at Aquinas. The student is considered for the scholarship
at the time of application to Aquinas College. This scholarship
is only for traditional age students. |
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| Albertus Magnus Scholarships: |
| This
award carries a maximum of $6,500 per year and is renewable
each year, as long as the student maintains a grade point average
of 3.0 at Aquinas. This scholarship is available for students
who transfer to Aquinas from another institution of higher education
with a minimum GPA of 3.5 and have an Associate's Degree prior
to enrolling at Aquinas College. This scholarship is only for
traditional age students. |
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| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships: |
| Phi
Theta Kappa scholarships are available to traditional-age community
college PTK members who transfer to Aquinas College. In order
to qualify, students must have verified active membership in
a Phi Theta Kappa chapter and a written recommendation from
the chapter adviser. PTK scholarships carry a maximum value
of $6,500 per year and are renewable based on academic performance
and a minimum 3.0 grade point average each year at Aquinas. |
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| International Student Scholarships: |
| Each year the International Student Advisor recommends high-quality foreign students for academic scholarships. Renewal of these scholarships is based upon the student's maintaining good academic standing with the College. The amount of this scholarship will vary based on each student's individual family situation. |
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| Grant/Loan Information: |
| For the latest information on grants and loans available to Aquinas College students, please click here. |
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| Contact Financial Aid: |
Aquinas College Office of Financial Aid
1607 Robinson Road SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Telephone: (616) 632-2893
Email: financialaid@aquinas.edu |
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