Carthage awards automatic merit scholarships (non-need-based grants) to incoming freshmen at the time of admission, eliminating the need for an additional application. These scholarships are based on grades and standardized test scores, and are completely funded by Carthage.
All Carthage non-need-based scholarships and grants are reserved for full-time undergraduate students seeking their first bachelor’s degree. Renewal requires an annual minimum cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment status. A student may compete or be eligible for a combination of non-need-based scholarships and grants but, when combined, cannot exceed tuition unless otherwise noted. The number of scholarships awarded is not limited. Please call the Office of Admissions for additional information at 800-351-4058.
A student is awarded these grants and scholarships based exclusively on test scores and academic background as reported on an official transcript, and on information provided on the admissions application. In the event that scores improve over time, Carthage will use the student’s best scores through the ACT or SAT December testing date of the student’s senior year, received by January 15.
Academic Scholarships
Unlimited number
At the time of admission, academic scholarships up to $11,000 per year are awarded to qualified freshmen based on cumulative high school grade-point average (non-weighted) and ACT or SAT composite scores. Complete your application and send your high school transcripts and ACT/SAT score report to discover your merit award.
Please note: We use the ACT score for scholarship purposes if you submit both the ACT and SAT. Carthage will accept either test, and it is not necessary to take both the ACT and SAT for admission and scholarship consideration at Carthage. GPA is based on an unweighted 4.00 scale. Carthage superscores your ACT/SAT results. That is, we consider the highest section scores from multiple test dates.
THE ALUMNI GRANT
Unlimited number — $1,000 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable grant of $1,000 per year (four-year value: $4,000) is awarded to children of Carthage alumni. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for renewal.
BOYS/GIRLS STATE SCHOLARSHIP
Unlimited — $500 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable scholarship of $500 per year (four-year value: $2,000) is awarded to students who have attended Boys State or Girls State. Proof of attendance from the student’s high school is required and must be submitted by December 3 (prior to enrollment). A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 is required for renewal.
EARLY FAFSA FILERS AWARD
Unlimited number — $500 per year, renewable
The Early FAFSA Filers Award is for students who submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), officially signed by applicant and one parent, to be received by the Federal Processing Agency by January 1. Renewable with FAFSA completion by January 1 each year. Students may receive this award regardless of financial need.
ELCA GRANT
Unlimited number — $1,000 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable grant of $1,000 per year (four-year value: $4,000) is awarded to members of congregations affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for renewal.
MINISTERIAL GRANT
Unlimited number — $500 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable grant of $500 per year (four-year value: $2,000) is awarded to children of ELCA ministers. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for renewal.
MULTICULTURAL GRANT
Unlimited number, renewable
A four-year grant in the amount of $1,000 per year is awarded to students of a multicultural background meeting certain academic criteria. The student must be admitted to Carthage as a new freshman or transfer. A minimum cumulative grade-point average of 2.0 is required for renewal. Note that we use the ACT score for scholarship purposes if you submit both the ACT and/or SAT.
SIBLING GRANT
$1,000 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable grant of $1,000 per year (four-year value: $4,000) is awarded to each sibling enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at Carthage. To receive this grant, both students must be enrolled full time at the same time. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for renewal.
TRI-COUNTY GRANT (UNLIMITED)
Unlimited number — $500 per year, renewable
A four-year renewable grant of $500 per year (four-year value: $2,000) is awarded to all students who reside in Kenosha, Racine, or Walworth counties. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 is required for renewal.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS
A variety of scholarships are available to students transferring to Carthage from another college.
Learn more about transfer scholarships.
