In 1881, we graduated our first Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Now we’re looking for our second.

In other words, we’re looking for critical thinkers and social activists. Our scholarship program is designed to attract students like Jane Addams – curious, creative and determined to make a difference. If social justice and working for change are important to you, Rockford College offers substantial scholarships and a rigorous liberal arts education to those who want to make the world a better place. (And who may just succeed.)

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PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Presidential Scholarships are awarded each fall to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. All recipients must live on campus and become active participants in campus life. The Presidential Scholarships are highly competitive and are limited to 10 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to $20,000.

Criteria are as follows:

      First-Year Students

• 3.50 minimum GPA
• 27 minimum ACT/SAT equivalent

      Transfer Students

• 3.50 minimum GPA
• 30 completed college credits

Qualified students will receive an application from the Office the Admission. The Presidential Scholarship is available to Domestic students.

The deadline to have all Presidential Scholarship application materials in by is January 31.

TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP

Trustee Scholarships are awarded each fall to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. The Trustee Scholarships are competitive and limited to 25 recipients per year. Award amounts reach up to $15,000.

Criteria are as follows:

     First-Year Students

• 3.35 minimum GPA
• 25 minimum ACT/SAT equivalent

     Transfer Students

• 3.35 minimum GPA
• 12 completed college credits

Qualified students will receive an application from the Office of Admission. The Trustee Scholarship is available to Domestic students.

The deadline to have all Trustee Scholarship application materials in by is January 31.

DEAN'S SCHOLARSHIP

Dean's Scholarships are awarded each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Dean's Scholarships recognize a high level of academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Award amounts reach up to $9,000.

To apply for this scholarship, simply apply for admission to Rockford College. The Dean's Scholarship is available to Domestic and International students.

MERIT AWARD

Merit Awards are given each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Merit Awards recognize strong academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Award amounts reach up to $7,500.

To apply for this scholarship, simply apply for admission to Rockford College. The Merit Award is available to Domestic and International students.

REGENT AWARD

Regent Awards are given each fall and spring to new first-year and new transfer students who attend full-time. Regent Awards are based on academic achievement and co-curricular activity involvement. Award amounts reach up to $5,000.

To apply for this scholarship, simply apply for admission to Rockford College. The Regent Award is available to Domestic and International students.