No-Need Awards and Scholarships

Academic scholarships ranging from $4,000 to $9,000 per year are awarded to qualified incoming transfer students at the time of admission. These awards are based on the student's cumulative transfer GPA and are renewable.

The following scholarships are competitive and require a special application and student participation. All are renewable for four consecutive years, unless otherwise noted, as long as the recipient is a full-time undergraduate student.

To be considered for these scholarships, you must also apply for admission to Carthage.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

These scholarships are awarded to community college transfer students with current Phi Theta Kappa membership. This $2,000 scholarship is in addition to most other merit awards. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership may be requested, though there is no separate application for this scholarship.

Fall Transfer Scholarship Competition

A three-year, full tuition scholarship and a scholarship for up to $20,000 per year are awarded to incoming transfer students. To qualify, candidates must be admitted to Carthage and should have completed at least 12 credit hours and have a cumulative transfer GPA of at least 2.75. Candidates must also submit a fall scholarship application by Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Carthage will invite finalists to campus for an invite-only competition on Thursday, May 17.

Read more about the Fall Transfer Scholarship

Spring Scholarship Competition

One full tuition scholarship and one $20,000 scholarship, renewable for up to three years, are awarded to new incoming freshmen and transfer students who show determination, intelligence and motivation.

Sign up now to receive more information about the 2013 Spring Scholarships.

Need-Based Awards

Need-based aid at Carthage requires one application: the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA code: 003839). The result of this analysis determines your family's financial eligibility for aid, based on demonstrated financial need. Carthage participates in a range of federal and state financial aid programs. You may qualify for additional Carthage grants and/or loans.

Federal Grants

Pell Grant - $400-4,050
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG) - $500-1,000

State Grants

Wisconsin Tuition Grant* - $256-2,900
Wisconsin TIP Grant* - $600-1,800
Wisconsin Minority Grant* - $500-2,500
Wisconsin Teacher Retention Grant* - $250-2,500
*Wisconsin residents only. Class standing stipulations may apply.

Federal Stafford Loan Program

Freshman - $5,500
Sophomore - $6,500
Junior/Senior - $7,500

Self-Help

Federal College Work Study - $500-2,000
Federal Perkins Loan - $200-2,250

Questions? Get answers!

E-mail:
admissions@carthage.edu

Call:
800-351-4058
262-551-6000

Fax: 262-551-5762

Write:
Office of Admissions
Carthage College
2001 Alford Park Drive
Kenosha, WI 53140-1994