APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 1st of December, 2023
Scholarship Summary:
Belmont’s Top Named Scholarships are the University’s most prestigious freshmen scholarships offered to applicants (domestic and international) that are typically in the top 2% of the applicant pool.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for consideration for a Competitive Scholarship, applicants must;
i. Have completed their application file to Belmont by December 1
ii. Be in the top two percent of all freshman applicants with an average cumulative high school grade point average of 4.5 (on a 4.0 scale) and an ACT composite score of 35 or SAT score of 1530.
iii. Consideration is also given to class rank (if provided) as well as individual accomplishment and demonstrated leadership as evidenced by the resume of activities
Value of Scholarship:
The Belmont University Named Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. The Archer Presidential Scholarship: is awarded to approximately five incoming freshmen. The scholarship provides full tuition, room, board, books, and fees for four academic years (eight semesters) of continuous study.
ii. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship: One scholarship covering full tuition, room, board, books, and fees for a freshman student from a diverse background.
iii. Faculty Scholar: Awarded to approximately 200-225 freshmen with outstanding academic, extra-curricular and leadership records. Worth $15,000 per year.
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete the admissions application by the set deadline.
ii. Selected finalists will be invited to personally interview on campus for these awards.
iii. Demonstrated financial need may be considered for the Archer Presidential Scholarship, therefore submission of the annual Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is highly encouraged for those selected for this scholarship.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Belmont University Freshman Scholarship Page or the International Freshman Page.