2026 Application Guide for Southwestern College Full-Tuition Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end as follows;

Scholarship Summary: 
Southwestern College values strength of character and academic purpose, and this focus has led the college to offer five full-tuition awards for first-year domestic students annually.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following criteria are considered for eligibility;
i. Stated cumulative high school GPA
ii. Be applying for undergraduate study in one of the following courses;
  • Accounting (Fall Competition, 3.5 GPA)
  • Natural Science (Fall Competition, 3.7 GPA & 26+ ACT)
  • Nursing (Fall Competition, 3.7 GPA & 26+ ACT)
  • Education (Spring Competition, 3.0 GPA & 20+ ACT)
  • Performing Arts (Spring Competition, 3.5 GPA & 24+ ACT)

Value of Scholarship: 
The SC Full-Tuition Scholarship covers the full tuition cost and is renewable annually for up to four years.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. You must submit your application for admission and supporting materials to SC.
ii. Complete the appropriate Scholarship Application form by the stated deadlines
iii. Selected finalists will receive invitations to participate in the competition. The competition  consists of various small group activities with faculty/staff members of the respective academic divisions. Each finalist that competes will receive a renewable $1,000 scholarship.  
  • Fall Competition Day: November 15, 2025
  • Spring Competition Day: January 19, 2026
iv. Five finalists from each course will be selected to individually participate in a virtual interview with their respective faculty via Teams for a chance to win a full-tuition scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Southwestern College Scholarship Page