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At Grace, you’ll find people who care about you and your budget. Grace College scholarships and grants are offered to 100% of our full-time traditional undergraduate students.

Academic Scholarships*

*effective for students entering Fall 2025

Your hard work in high school was worth it! You will automatically receive an academic scholarship based on your high school GPA when granted admission to Grace.

High School GPA Amount Scholarship
4.0+ $15,000 per year Provost's Scholarship
3.75 - 3.99 $14,000 per year Dean's Scholarship
3.25 - 3.74 $13,000 per year Honors Scholarship
Under 3.25 $12,000 per year Achievement Scholarship
*Academic scholarships can be increased through March 1 of the senior year when an updated transcript is submitted.
Presidential Scholarship Days

Incoming first-time freshmen visit and interview on campus for additional scholarship opportunities. All student scholars that participate receive a minimum $1,000 per year scholarship. To learn more, go to www.grace.edu/scholar or talk with your Admissions Counselor.

Amount of Awards

  • 1 President’s Scholarships – Full tuition
  • 4 Trustee Scholarships – $100,000 ($25,000 per year)
  • 8 Faculty Scholarships – $80,000 ($20,000 per year)
  • 24 McClain Scholarships – $68,000 ($17,000 per year)
  • Winona Merit Scholarships – $4,000 ($1,000 per year)

*At each of the four Presidential Scholarship Days, the following scholarships will be decided within one week of the event date: 1 Trustee Scholarship, 2 Faculty Scholarships, 6 McClain Scholarships. Each student scholar that competes receives a minimum $1,000 per year in additional scholarship. One full-tuition President’s Scholarship will be selected from the four event dates following the final Presidential Scholarship Day.

Eligibility Criteria

Meet TWO out of three requirements:

  • 3.75 GPA
  • Top 20% class rank
  • Score 1230 SAT or 26 ACT

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Campus Visit Grants

Eligibility Criteria

  • Make a campus visit with Admissions by March 1 (for August new students) or November 1 (for January new students)

Amount of Award

  • $2,000 ($500 per year)

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Indiana Full Tuition Plan

Amount of Award

  • Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Adjusted Gross Income ≤ $60,000 as calculated by the FAFSA
  • Must be an Indiana resident with a 3.0 GPA
  • Must qualify for state and federal aid each year
  • Must be accepted and full tuition awarded by May 1. Case-by-case consideration after May 1

Renewability

  • Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually
  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Church Matching Grant Program

Amount of Award

  • Up to $1,000 matching ($2,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted by February 28
  • Up to $500 matching ($1,000 total) if church participation and student roster are submitted after February 28 and before August 1

Financial Aid Forms

Eligibility Criteria

  • Church participation in program
  • Submission of church participation and student roster

Renewability

  • Renewable based on continued church participation
  • Submission of student roster by August 1
Athletic Scholarships

Amount of Award

  • Amounts vary as determined by Athletic Department/coach

Eligibility Criteria

  • Athletic scholarships are available for baseball, bowling, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, esports, fishing, golf, rugby, shooting sports, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field, and volleyball

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
  • Participation in the sport at Grace College
21st Century Scholars

Amount of Award

  • Full Tuition (Institutional, state, and federal scholarships/grants used toward full tuition)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be a 21st Century Scholar
  • Must qualify for state and federal aid each year

Renewability

  • Must complete the FAFSA by the Indiana state deadline annually
  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Charis Fellowship Scholarships

Amount of Award

  • $5,000 (1,250 per year)

Eligibility Criteria

  • Participation in a Charis Fellowship church
  • Need-based consideration once student has applied and included Grace College on the FAFSA

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
International Student Scholarships

Amount of Award

  • Amounts vary

Eligibility Criteria

  • Non-U.S. Citizens only
  • Demonstrated financial need on the Declaration of Financial Support

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year
Transfer Scholarships

Amount of Award (Based on College Cumulative GPA)

  • 4.0+ GPA = $14,000 per year
  • 3.7 – 3.99 GPA = $13,000 per year
  • 3.0 – 3.69 GPA = $12,000 per year
  • Under 3.0 GPA = $11,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria

  • 12 or more college credit hours after high school 
  • Automatic consideration once student has applied and notified when admission is granted

Renewability

  • Renewable based on academic good standing at the end of each year

Federal & State Aid

Federal and state governments determine your eligibility for financial aid with the FAFSA. After October 1 of your senior year, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.gov. Remember to file your FAFSA before the Indiana deadline of April 15!

Federal Pell Grants

Amount of Award

  • $700 – $7,395 per year 

Eligibility Criteria 

Renewability 

  • Amount determined by FAFSA submitted each year of college
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants

Amount of Award

  • $500 – $2,000 per year

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Based on a student’s financial need as determined by the FAFSA. This limited fund is determined annually by the Department of Education and awarded by Grace College.

Renewability 

  • Amount determined by FAFSA submitted each year of college
Frank O'Bannon Grants

Amount of Award

  • $3,900 – $12,400 per year 

Eligibility Criteria 

Renewability 

  • Amount determined by FAFSA submitted each year of college
Direct Subsidized and Unsubsidized Loans

Amount of Award

  • $5,500 – $12,500 per year 

Eligibility Criteria 

  • Based on a student’s financial need as determined by the FAFSA.
  • The U.S. Department of Education pays the interest on a Direct Subsidized Loan while the student is enrolled.
  • The student is responsible for paying the interest on a Direct Unsubsidized Loan during all periods.

Renewability 

  • Annual submission of the FAFSA
Please note that both loans provide a six month “grace period” after finishing school before repayment begins. Deferments are provided to qualifying individuals. Learn more about these common loans for college.
Federal Work-Study and Student Positions

Amount 

  • $0 – $4,000 per year (based on hours worked)

More Information

  • Federal work-study and other student positions on campus provide part-time employment while a student is enrolled that allows a student to prioritize education and earn significant funds.
  • Financial need is not required for student positions on campus.
  • Students can work up to 20 hours per week while classes are in session. Additional hours can be worked during school breaks.
  • Requires application to one of 400+ student positions on campus.
  • Students are paid per hour and the paycheck can be directly deposited to a bank account or student account.

Local Scholarships

Be sure to apply for grants and scholarships in your local community. The vast majority of outside scholarships come from local organizations that want to help! Explore the opportunities below to learn about scholarships and grants in your hometown community.

Questa Foundation of Northeast Indiana

Amount of Award

  • $5,000 per year forgivable loan 

Eligibility Criteria   

  • Resident in northeast Indiana: Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben, Wabash, Wells, and Whitley counties
  • Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
  • Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
  • Learn more and apply at the Questa Foundation
Community Foundations

Amount of Awards

  • Varies 

More Information  

Kosciusko County Community Foundation

Amount of Awards

  • Varies 

Eligibility Criteria   

Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne

Amount of Awards

  • Varies 

Eligibility Criteria   

Community Foundation of Elkhart County

Amount of Awards

  • Varies 

Eligibility Criteria   


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Additional Information

At Grace, 100% of our students receive financial aid. We are committed to making college affordable and providing you the best resources to get the help you need. High school guidance offices and libraries often have the best resources for local opportunities. Students and parents may qualify for employer assistance, veterans benefits or other outside assistance. All students who receive outside aid must notify the Office of Financial Aid.

Institutional scholarships require a student to maintain full-time enrollment and are limited to eight semesters (four years) of eligibility. Generally, institutional financial aid and outside scholarships cannot exceed the cost of attendance. Grace College reserves the right to reduce institutional aid in the event that a combination of federal, state, and institutional gift aid exceeds tuition.


Questions?

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