Scholarships
The scholarship program at Principia welcomes all degree-seeking prospective students, domestic and international, regardless of national and ethnic origin or citizenship. Each of our scholarship awards is based on stated criteria, regardless of need, and applied to the cost of tuition. By completing the general application for admission, you will automatically be considered for academic, merit & affiliate scholarships. If you feel that additional information beyond that captured in the general application would be useful in consideration for scholarship, please submit an addendum to the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINES
Scholarship decisions are made at the time of admittance, which means you'll receive a scholarship decision in your admittance letter. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to be considered for all scholarship awards. Admitted students may submit updated test scores and transcripts for further scholarship consideration until March 1.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
First-time freshmen are invited to apply for admission and scholarships beginning in the fall of their high school senior year. Freshmen are eligible for all scholarships.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Transfer students are eligible to receive a one-time, non-renewable Principia Transfer Scholarship with an annual award value of $5,000 ($2,500 per semester). The Principia Transfer Scholarship is valid only within the academic year of transfer. If applicable, transfer students are also eligible for the Dean’s academic scholarship, merit, affiliate, and Veteran's Scholarship.
For questions regarding scholarships, email the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS
All scholarships are awarded automatically based on information in your admissions application. No separate scholarship application is required.
|
Scholarship Name |
Annual Award Range |
Minimum Core H.S. GPA* |
Renewal GPA |
|
Trustee |
$20,000 - $25,000 |
3.9 |
3.5 |
|
Chairman’s |
$15,000 - $20,000 |
3.8 |
3.5 |
|
President’s |
$10,000 - $15,000 |
3.7 |
3.4 |
|
Dean’s ** |
$5,000 - $10,000 |
3.6 |
3.3 |
*GPA based on core academic subjects and weighted for AP, IB, and honors classes. Core academic subjects are: English, math, history, social science, natural science, and foreign language. Courses in art, music, speech, drama, health, PE, and other elective courses are not considered in the computation of the GPA.
** Transfer students are eligible for the Dean’s academic scholarship only
MERIT & AFFILIATE SCHOLARSHIPS
|
Scholarship Name |
Annual Award Range |
Minimum GPA |
Eligibility |
|
Arthur F Schulz Jr. |
$2,500 - $4,500 |
3.0 |
Awarded to children and grandchildren of Principia alumni. |
|
Founders’ Scholarship |
$2,500 - $15,000 |
3.0 |
Awarded to students who demonstrate a deep, active commitment to Christian Science, community, character, and citizenship. |
|
Discovery Bound NLC Scholarship |
$5,000 |
N/A |
Awarded to students who successfully complete DiscoveryBound’s selective and demanding four-year program that emphasizes spiritual growth, leadership, and service. |
FOUNDERS’ SCHOLARSHIP
Annual value varies, up to the cost of tuition and room.
Named for Principia’s founder, Mary Kimball Morgan, and the many other dedicated educators devoted to its ideals, the Founders’ Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate a deep, active commitment to Christian Science, community, character, and citizenship.
DISCOVERYBOUND NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COUNCIL (NLC) SCHOLARSHIP
Total value for this scholarship is $20,000 ($5,000 per year).
The NLC Scholarship is awarded to students who successfully complete DiscoveryBound’s selective and demanding four-year program that emphasizes spiritual growth, leadership, and service. This scholarship may be combined with the Academic and Founders’ Scholarships.
PRINCIPIA VETERANS’ SCHOLARSHIP
The Veterans’ Scholarship is awarded to those who have honorably served in any branch of the United States military and their children who are pursuing an undergraduate degree. With an annual amount of up to $25,000, this scholarship is renewable up to four years and is applied to the cost of tuition only. It may be combined with other Principia College scholarships.