Art Scholarships range in value up to $3,000 and require continued participation in the department. It is not necessary to major in the scholarship area. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible. Applicants must bring a portfolio or digital presentation showing 15 to 20 pieces of his/her best work. The portfolio can include paintings, drawings, photographs, 3-dimensional works, or photographs of larger works, and should be presented in the most professional way possible.
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Vocal and instrumental scholarships range in value up to $3,000 per year and require continued participation in the department. It is not necessary to major in the scholarship area. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible.
Requirements
The student must be accepted for admission and will interview on campus with Monmouth College faculty and students.
Insturmental Requirements
- Two contrasting pieces, or two contrasting movements of one piece. The solo can be one extended movement if contrasts in style and mood are apparent.
- Scales and possible sight-reading
- Strings: Two to three octave majors chosen from C, G, D, A, and F
- Wind and Percussion: Two to three octave majors chosen from C, G, D, A, F, B-flat, and E-flat
Vocal Requirements
- One piece, memorized.
- Note: Popular music/musical theatre repertoire is not considered appropriate.
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Technical and Performance Theatre scholarships range in value up to $3,000 per year and require continued participation in the department. It is not necessary to major in the scholarship area. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible.
Requirements
The student must be accepted for admission and will audition on campus with Monmouth College faculty and students.
Prepare the following for an on-campus interview:
- Letter of reference from your high school drama director, to be submitted prior to or during the interview.
- A resume
- Technical applicants must bring a portfolio of his/her work (set pictures, designs, programs, etc.)
- Performance applicants must prepare two contrasting monologues between 3 and 7 minutes in length
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Awards are offered ranging up to full tuition and require continued participation. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible.
Requirements
The student must be accepted for admission and will audition on campus with members of the Monmouth College faculty and Pipe Band.
Prepare the following for an on-campus audition:
- March (2/4) of at least four parts
- March (6/8) of four parts
- Reel of at least two parts
- Strathspey of at least two parts
For more specific information, please contact the band’s advisor,
Tim Tibbetts.
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Awards are offered ranging up to $3,000, renewable up to an additional three years and require continued participation in team activities. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible.
Requirements
The student must be accepted for admission and have all required scholarship information.
To be considered for this award, you must:
- Have a GPA of at least 3.0
- Submit a resume outlining forensic background and an essay on why you would like to be considered for this scholarship
- Prepare the following for an on-campus interview: A selection of your favorite high school speech or debate between 5-7 minutes in length
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Latin Scholarships are provided to new students and range in value up to $2,000 per year. You do not have to major or minor in Latin to be eligible for this award, but recipients are expected to demonstrate some competence in comprehending and translating Latin with the aid of a dictionary. The scholarship is renewable up to three years additional years if the student successfully completes a half credit hour of Latin per semester. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible. For more information go to the
Classics Department site or contact Professor of Classics,
Tom Sienkewicz.
Requirements
The student must be accepted for admission and will interview on campus with Monmouth College faculty and students.
Prepare the following for an on-campus interview:
- Letter of recommendation from your Latin teacher, to be submitted prior to or during the interview.
- A short passage (c. 30 to 50 lines) in Latin prose or poetry to discuss with Monmouth College faculty and students during the interview.
If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
The Presbyterian Scholarship is for first-time freshmen and transfer students interested in connecting their Presbyterian faith to an education at Monmouth College. The scholarship is for up to $21,000 and is renewable for up to three years. In order to renew the scholarship, students must be in good academic standing and have actively participated in the Religious and Spiritual Life program.
More information
If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Sustainability Scholarship
Sustainability Scholarships are offered to incoming students interested in alternative agriculture, sustainability, and environmental issues. A total of ten scholarships, ranging in value up to $2,500, will be awarded each year. The scholarships are renewable up to three years. In order to renew the scholarship, students must be in good academic standing and actively participate in the sustainability program. Students do not have to be science majors. First-time freshmen and transfer students are eligible.
More information.
Requirements
- Be accepted for admission with all required scholarships information by January 13, 2013
- Have a high school or transfer GPA of 3.0
- Submit an essay on why he/she would like to be considered for this scholarship via email to admissions@monmouthcollege.edu. Please put “Sustainability Scholarship” in the subject line
- Work an average of 3-5 hours a week on one or more assigned or self-assigned sustainability projects: i.e. four hours weeding, seed blocking, transplanting at the garden on a Saturday morning
- Sponsorship and attendance at a Tuesday night “sustainability” film series at the Garden House
- Serving as tour guides for grade-school fieldtrips to the garden or the La Suer Nature Center, etc.
- Maintain a 3.0 GPA while at Monmouth College
For inquiries about Sustainability scholarships, contact Dr. Craig Watson,
craigw@monmouthcollege.edu.
The Priority Deadline for these scholarships is February 15, 2013. If you are interested in one of these scholarships, please contact the Office of Admission at 800-747-2687.
Achievement Scholarships
This $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who have received the Eagle Scout Award or Venturing Silver Award. Written proof of award required. This award is renewable up to three additional years (8 total semesters). Applicant must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The recipient must remain active in the Boy Scouts of America in local units each year. Applicants must apply for the award by March 1. To be considered for this award, applicant should contact the
Monmouth College Office of Admissions.
This $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who have received the Girl Scouts of America Gold Award. Written proof of award required. This award is renewable up to three additional years (8 total semesters). Applicant must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. The recipient must remain active in the Girl Scouts of USA in local units each year. Applicants must apply for the award by March 1. To be considered for this award, applicant should contact the
Monmouth College Office of Admissions.
This $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who have participated in Boys State. Written proof of participation is required. This award is renewable up to three additional years (8 total semesters). Applicant must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must apply for the award by March 1. To be considered for this award, applicant should contact the
Monmouth College Office of Admissions.
This $2,500 award is available to incoming freshmen who have participated in Girls State. Written proof of participation is required. This award is renewable up to three additional years (8 total semesters). Applicant must be enrolled full-time and maintain a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA. Applicants must apply for the award by March 1. To be considered for this award, applicant should contact the
Monmouth College Office of Admissions.
Church Affiliated
Presbyterian Scholarship
The Presbyterian Scholarship is for first-time freshmen and transfer students interested in connecting their Presbyterian faith to an education at Monmouth College. The scholarship is for up to $21,000 and is renewable for up to three years. In order to renew the scholarship, students must be in good academic standing and have actively participated in the Religious and Spiritual Life program.
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Transfer Student Scholarships
Monmouth College Transfer Excellence Awards
Students transferring to Monmouth College from another 4-year private or public institution who have achieved a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or above and earned a minimum of twelve credit hours will be recognized with the Transfer Excellence Award. The award will provide a $14,000 annual scholarship to the students who meet this level of achievement. No application is necessary. A student’s most recent transcript will be evaluated to determine eligibility. Transfer Excellence Awards may not be combined with other Monmouth College academic scholarships; rather a student will be provided with the most prestigious academic award.
Monmouth College Phi Theta Kappa Awards
Phi Theta Kappa is a nationally known honor society recognizing students who have excelled academically in a junior or community college atmosphere. In recognition of such a student’s academic accomplishments, Monmouth College will provide a $14,000 annual scholarship to student transferring from a junior or community college with a cumulative college GPA of 3.5 or above and who have earned a minimum of twelve credit hours. No application is necessary. A student’s most recent transcript will be evaluated to determine eligibility. Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships may not be combined with other Monmouth College academic scholarships; rather a student will be provided with the most prestigious academic award.
Monmouth College Achievement Awards
Students transferring to Monmouth College from another college or university will be considered for an Academic Achievement Award. Amounts vary based on the individual student’s academic profile and accomplishments documented on their most recent transcript. Monmouth College Achievement Awards may not be combined with other Monmouth College academic scholarships; rather a student will be provided with the most prestigious academic award.
Wallace Founder's Scholarship
The Wallace Founder’s Scholarship for prospective domestic transfer students recognizes exceptional academic achievement and leadership. Transfer students with a 3.0 cumulative GPA at their current college or university are eligible to apply for this scholarship that is worth up to full-tuition. This scholarship is renewable annually for up to 3 years.
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Annual and Endowed Scholarships
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
This endowed scholarship is awarded to new incoming students from rural communities with populations of less than 20,000. Students who are selected will receive $1,250 for the first year and $625 for their second year at Monmouth College.
Application
Twomey Foundation Scholarship
This annual scholarship is awarded to students from Warren and Henderson Counties in Illinois. Preference will be given to students whose family is considered to be a farm family. The number of awards and amount of the scholarships vary each year.
Application
Laverne Noyes Foundation Scholarship
Applicants for this award must be citizens of the United States and a blood descendent (grandchild/great-grandchild) of World War I Veteran whose service was terminated by death or honorable discharge.
Application
Eyler Family Scholarship
This endowed scholarship will be awarded to an incoming new student who enters college with a B average and who demonstrates financial need.
Application
Parr Scholarship
Scholarship recipients must have graduated from
Princeton High School, Princeton, Illinois and must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
Application
Tommy Hoerr Memorial Fund Scholarship
The scholarship, named in honor of Monmouth College student, Tommy Hoerr, Class of 2013, was established to provide scholarship opportunities for select students based on a combination of high graduation, financial need, community engagement and academic merit. Priority will be given to prospective students from Brimfield, Illinois. The scholarship recipient should have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and be a multi-dimensional student who is actively involved in at least two extra-curricular activities, and who demonstrates community involvement.
Application
Henry and Frances Jahn Memorial Scholarship
The scholarship is to be awarded to an incoming Monmouth College student who plans to major in business. The scholarship recipient should be a multi-dimensional student who is actively involved in extra-curricular activities.
Application
Military/Veterans Benefit
Army ROTC Scholarships
Full-tuition scholarships are awarded based on a student's merit rather than financial need. There are also separate allowances for books and fees as well as stipends that are worth up to $5,000 annually, all of which allow students to focus on academics and their training rather than their finances. For more information on the National ROTC scholarship click here:
http://www.goarmy.com/rotc/index.jsp. For information specific to the Monmouth College ROTC program please email MSG Jack Harlan, Military Science Program, at
jharlan@monm.edu.
The Yellow Ribbon Program
This GI Educational Enhancement Program is a provision of the Post 9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Under this program, individuals who meet minimum service requirements may receive funding in addition to the general Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits. Under this program, Monmouth College has entered into a voluntary agreement with the Veteran’s Administration to provide matching assistance to help cover tuition expenses that exceed the highest public in-state undergraduate tuition rate. Once a student has exhausted their military benefits, financial assistance available for future semesters will be figured in the standard method (based on financial need and the academic profile of the student at the time of entering Monmouth College). For more information on the Yellow Ribbon Program click here:
http://www.gibill.va.gov/GI_Bill_Info/CH33/Yellow_ribbon.htm To talk with someone from the Monmouth College financial aid office, please send an email to:
finaid@monm.edu
The Plaid Ribbon Program
Unique to Monmouth College, the Plaid Ribbon Program was created to help even more Post 9/11 individuals who served our country. The Plaid Ribbon Program is a commitment from Monmouth College to provide assistance to help cover tuition expenses not already covered through the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits, without the restrictions and the minimum lengths of service required by the Yellow Ribbon Program listed above. Once a student has exhausted their military benefits, financial assistance available for future semesters will be figured in the standard method (based on financial need and the academic profile of the student at the time of entering Monmouth College). For more information about this unique program, please send an email to:
finaid@monm.edu
International Student Scholarships
International Distinguished Young Leaders Scholarships
These scholarships are designated for students with outstanding potential as scholars and leaders. The highly competitive scholarships are offered to a limited number of students each year and provide a tuition waiver of up to $21,000. All admitted international students are automatically considered for these scholarships, which are renewable for three additional years of study with the maintenance of a 3.0 GPA or above.
International Merit Scholarships
These scholarships are awarded to admitted international applicants who demonstrate strong scholastic abilities and potential. Award amounts vary, with a maximum of $18,000, and may be renewed for three additional years of study. An applicant does not need to demonstrate financial need to be eligible.
Merit Scholarships for International Baccalaureate Students
These scholarships will be awarded to admitted international applicants who have completed the IB Diploma program at an IB World School (
http://www.ibo.org/school). Award amounts will vary, with a minimum of $10,000, and may be renewed for up to three additional years of study. The applicant should provide proof of graduation from the IB World School in the form of the high school transcript (course marks), sent directly from the high school. An applicant does not need to demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this scholarship. Monmouth College welcomes IB students!
Local Community or Private Scholarship
Our Financial Aid Office staff at Monmouth College is continually announcing scholarship opportunities via the electronic bulletin board on campus. Students are encouraged to monitor the bulletin board on a regular basis and pursue scholarships often. In addition you may choose to seek scholarships through your church, your hometown/civic organizations or newspapers. The best time of year to seek private scholarships is October – February. Most scholarship deadlines are during March and April each year.
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship
Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Scholarship Awarded to incoming freshman males who have demonstrated the characteristics of a balanced man throughout their high school careers. Selection criteria for this award include but are not limited to: academic achievement, sports and extracurricular involvement, a strong, moral character, superior drive to succeed and any accomplishment that exemplifies self-awareness. The link to the application:
http://www.monmouthsigep.com/
Interfraternity Council Scholarship
The Interfraternity Council gives two $150 scholarships to incoming freshmen males annually. One is given to a man who has shown profound success in academics. The second will be awarded to a man who has demonstrated himself as a leader in his co-curricular activities and service to his community. It is not required for applicants to join a fraternity.
Searching the Web for Scholarships
As students begin their college search, many will conduct an "outside" scholarship search as well. An important thing to note is that Monmouth College accepts 100 percent of outside scholarships without reducing institutional dollars. Instead, we reduce the student’s self-help portion of their Financial Aid package (the amount you pay, the amount you borrow, or the amount you work through the work-study programs). This is an unusual advantage to students as most colleges and universities will reduce their own institutional dollars to students when outside scholarships are received. There are many websites that will allow you to conduct online searches for available scholarships. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind as you do this……1) do not pay for a search service, 2) steer clear from websites that ask you for several key personal identifiers including name, address, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth.