Scholarship Awarding University:
Carthage CollegeType of degree:
Bachelor’sScholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on theScholarship Summary:
Carthage awards 25 competitive Presidential scholarships each year to incoming domestic students who demonstrate leadership skills and academic strength.Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients were in the top 5% of the applicant poolValue of Scholarship:
The Carthage Presidential Scholarships are valued as follows;i. Lincoln Scholarship: Full Tuition per year, renewable {3 awards available}
ii. Clausen Scholarship: Full Tuition per year, renewable {3 awards available}
iii. Ruud Scholarship: Full Tuition per year, renewable {3 awards available}
iv. Hay Scholarship: $33,000 per year, renewable {6 awards available}
v. Lentz/Dahl/Anderson/Campbell Scholarships: $33,000 per year, renewable {10 awards available}
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Submit an application for admission to Carthage and supporting materials (high school transcripts and ACT/SAT report).
ii. Submit the
iii. Submit a 250-word maximum essay:
i. Submit an application for admission to Carthage and supporting materials (high school transcripts and ACT/SAT report).
ii. Submit the
iii. Submit a 250-word maximum essay:
- Evaluate how a significant experience or achievement in your life has helped shape who you are today. (this is part of the online scholarship application).
v. The Office of Admissions screens applications and identifies candidates most suitable for the Presidential Scholarship Program.
vi. The College notifies these students in January and invites them to a hybrid event (on-campus and remote options) in January or February, offering a unique opportunity to interact with Carthage faculty, potential classmates, and Carthage Honors students, while participating in the Presidential Scholarship Program.