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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.
 
Spectrum Scholarship Competition Scholarships:
By Invitation Only - Saturday, February 16, 2008
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Valedictorian / National Merit Semifinalist Scholarship:
A $1,000 merit scholarship for high school valedictorians and/or National Merit Semifinalist.  >>Learn More
 
Academic Leadership Scholarships:
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.
 
Monsignor Bukowski Honor Scholarships:
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.
 
Presidential Leadership Scholarships:
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.
 
St. Dominic Scholarships:
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.
 
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarships:
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.
 
Father Philip Hanley Scholarships:
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Community College Honors Scholarship
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
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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