Prescott College Scholarships
Students who have completed their application and have submitted all their application requirements by their priority date will be reviewed for scholarships during the application review process. Scholarships will be awarded to accepted students who receive a “best quality” rating and meet the criteria for any of the College’s admissions scholarships. After the priority dates, awarding will be limited and based on availability of scholarships.
On-Campus Bachelors Freshman Scholarships
President’s Excellence in Academic Achievement Scholarship
Eligibility:
Our most prestigious scholarship honors students of the highest academic talent who have demonstrated excellence on the SAT or ACT tests with SAT composite scores at or above 2200 or ACT composite scores at or above 33.
Amount: $15,000
President's Distinguished Scholar Award
Eligibility:
This scholarship celebrates students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement on the SAT or ACT tests with SAT composite scores between 1800 -2199 or ACT composite scores between 27-32.
Amount: $10,000-$12,000
Dean's Distinguished Scholar Award
Eligibility:
This scholarship awards students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and service and do not have SAT or ACT scores. To be eligible, students must have a minimum transcript GPA of 3.33 out of 4.0, proof of volunteering or community involvement, and receive a superior application rating. Superior ratings are given to applications that have a well-developed college essay with clearly articulated academic goals, evidence of self-direction, and commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits, and a favorable Letter of Recommendation.
Amount: $10,000 per year for first-time college freshmen
Prescott College Merit Scholarship
Eligibility:
This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance and service. To be eligible, students must have SAT composite scores between 1550-1799 or ACT composite scores between 23-26, a minimum transcript GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, proof of volunteering or community involvement, and receive a superior application rating. Superior ratings are given to applications that have a well-developed college essay with clearly articulated academic goals, evidence of self-direction, and commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits, and a favorable Letter of Recommendation.
Amount: $8,000 per year for first-time college freshmen
National Merit Finalist Recognition Scholarship
Eligibility:
This scholarship celebrates a student's exceptional accomplishment in being named a National Merit Finalist by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. It is added to a student's merit scholarship award and also entitles the student to personalized opportunities to work with faculty members and community projects. During their first year, students qualifying for this scholarship will be invited to choose a faculty member who will provide an additional level f mentorship. Special advising for scholarship recipients will include a streamlined process for meeting the College's general education requirements, and for potential accelerated completion of the bachelor's degree. Students must submit to Admissions their national Merit Finalist Letter in order to qualify and inform the National merit Scholarship Corporation that Prescott College is their first choice college.
Amount: $2,000 per year for first-time Freshmen National Merit Finalists
National and Community Service Education Awards
Eligibility:
Created to support Prescott College’s legacy of community service and volunteerism by encouraging students active in National Service programs and eligible for National Service Education Awards to enroll at Prescott College, this scholarship matches awards such as Americorps Education Awards, National Civilian Community
Education Awards, and Presidential Freedom Scholarships dollar for dollar. To qualify, students possessing National Service Education Awards must be accepted to Prescott College and submit proof of their National Service Education Award eligibility along with the application for admission. Prior to enrollment, Americorps
Education Certificates must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office so that we may obtain the funds and provide our matching award.
On-Campus Bachelors Transfer Scholarships
Dean’s 21st Century Global Leader Scholarship
Eligibility:
This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate outstanding achievement in academics and service. To be eligible, students will have SAT composite scores between 2200-2400 or ACT composite scores between 33-36 OR no scores with a minimum college transcript GPA of 3.25 out of 4.0, proof of volunteering or community involvement, and receive a superior application rating. Superior ratings are given to applications that have a well-developed college essay with clearly articulated academic goals, evidence of self-direction, and commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits, and a favorable Letter of Recommendation.
Amount: $10,000 per year for Transfer students
Prescott College Merit Scholarship
Eligibility:
This scholarship recognizes students who demonstrate strong academic performance and service. to be eligible, students will have SAT composite scores between 1550-2199 or ACT composite scores between 23-32 OR no scores with a minimum college transcript GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, proof of volunteering or community involvement, and receive a superior application rating. Superior ratings are given to applications that have a well-developed college essay with clearly articulated academic goals, evidence of self-direction, and commitment to interdisciplinary academic pursuits, and favorable Letter of recommendation.
Amount: $8,000 per year for Transfer students
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Eligibility:
This scholarship acknowledges a student’s commitment to education and high academic standards at the 2-year college level. It is valued at $2,000 per year and is added to a student’s merit scholarship award. Students must submit to Admissions proof of membership in PTK in order to qualify.
Amount: $2,000 per year for Transfer students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
National and Community Service Education Awards
Eligibility:
Created to support Prescott College’s legacy of community service and volunteerism by encouraging students active in National Service programs and eligible for National Service Education Awards to enroll at Prescott College, this scholarship matches awards such as Americorps Education Awards, National Civilian Community
Education Awards, and Presidential Freedom Scholarships dollar for dollar. To qualify, students possessing National Service Education Awards must be accepted to Prescott College and submit proof of their National Service Education Award eligibility along with the application for admission. Prior to enrollment, Americorps
Education Certificates must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office so that we may obtain the funds and provide our matching award.
Prescott College Endowed Scholarships
Through the generosity of donors, Prescott College offers several scholarships to assist students with their cost of attendance. The scholarship application is made available to students around Spring Break of each year. Selection is based on a combination of academic performance, financial need, and/or intended program of study as designated by each donor. One scholarship is awarded per student. Award amounts vary.
Duglad Bremner Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a student majoring in Adventure Education or Photography.
James Stuckey Commemorative Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a student who demonstrates financial need and whose academic work demonstrates excellence and commitment.
Quitobaquito Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a Tohono O'odham student who graduated from a secondary school in the Tohono O'odham Nation of Southern Arizona that demonstrates academic passion and commitment. In lieu of a Tohono O'odham applicant, the award may be awarded to any Native American student who demonstrates these qualities.
Ruth Morris/Jean Maas Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a female student who demonstrates financial need.
Steve Walters Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a continuing student who demonstrates understanding of, and commitment to, servant leadership. Students must also demonstrate how his/her scholarly or professional work relates to servant leadership.
William Randolph Hearst Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to a Native American student studying teacher education.
The Clowes Foundation Visual Arts Scholarship
Eligibility:
This annual scholarship goes to two continuing and one incoming on-campus Bachelor of Arts Program Arts & Letters students working toward competence in any variation of the visual arts. There's also a scholarship to support the project of one graduated student. The scholarship assists students with tuition costs or creative/academic project expenses.
The Roseanne Cartledge Arts Scholarship
Eligibility:
This annual scholarship is awarded to a continuing On-campus Bachelor of Arts Program Arts & Letters student working toward competence in any variation of the visual arts and assists the student with creative project expenses.
The Frederick & Frances Sommer Foundation Fellowship
Eligibility:
This fellowship is a gift to Prescott College to assist the academic and artistic endeavors of a senior Arts & Letters student. Established in 2000, the Fellowship provides housing in the Sommer cabin during the senior year of enrollment. The cabin is equipped with a spacious studio and a black and white darkroom. The fellowship aims to support the concentration necessary to educate the aesthetic sensibility of the chosen student. Students in the Arts & Letters Program are eligible to apply during the junior year. The Fellowship is nondiscriminatory toward the various disciplines of study within the Arts & Letters Program, and all students are encouraged to apply.
The Dorothy Ruth Ellis Endowed Scholarship
Eligibility:
The Writing and Literature Program offers the Dorothy Ruth Ellis Endowed Scholarship to recognize an outstanding student in Writing, Literature, or Journalism.
Limited Residency Undergraduate Scholarships
New Student Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to applicants who complete their admissions file by the scholarship deadline and receive
a “superior” rating on their admissions application. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years.
Amount: Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester
Community College Transfer Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to applicants who complete their admission file by the scholarship deadline and who are
transferring from a community college with a minimum GPA of 2.5. This scholarship is renewable for up to three years.
Amount: Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester
Prescott College Arizona Teacher Education Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to applicants who complete their admission file by the scholarship deadline pursuing a B.A. leading to Arizona teacher certification and who have prior minimum GPA of 3.0
Amount: Annual award $3,000 per year; $1,000 per semester
Helios Early Childhood Education Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to applicants who meet admission requirements for admission to the Helios Early Childhood Education Scholars program.
Amount: Annual award $3,000 per year; $2,000 per semester
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Eligibility:
Awarded to applicants who will be attending Prescott College as undergraduate first-degree seeking students. The award is in the amount of $1,000 per term toward tuition for eligible students in ther junior and senior years. students must be an active member of Phi Theta Kappa
Amount: $1,000 per semester – renewable for up to three years
National and Community Service Education Awards
Eligibility:
Created to support Prescott College’s legacy of community service and volunteerism by encouraging students active in National Service programs and eligible for National Service Education Awards to enroll at Prescott College, this scholarship matches awards such as Americorps Education Awards, National Civilian Community
Education Awards, and Presidential Freedom Scholarships dollar for dollar. To qualify, students possessing National Service Education Awards must be accepted to Prescott College and submit proof of their National Service Education Award eligibility along with the application for admission. Prior to enrollment, Americorps
Education Certificates must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office so that we may obtain the funds and provide our matching award.
Limited Residency Masters and Ph.D. Scholarships
National and Community Service Education Awards
Eligibility:
Available for students enrolled in the Limited-Residency Master of Arts Program, this education award was created to support Prescott College’s legacy of community service and volunteerism by encouraging students active in National Service programs and eligible for National Service Education Awards to enroll at Prescott College, this scholarship matches awards such as Americorps Education Awards, National Civilian Community Education Awards, and Presidential Freedom Scholarships dollar for dollar. To qualify, students possessing National Service Education Awards must be accepted to Prescott College and submit proof of their National Service Education Award eligibility along with the application for admission. Prior to enrollment, Americorps
Education Certificates must be submitted to the Financial Aid Office so that we may obtain the funds and provide our matching award.
Scholarships and Graduate Fellowships
Eligibility:
To help students manage the costs associated with pursuing an advanced degree, the Master of Arts Program offers a number of generous renewable Graduate Fellowships each term. Recipients are selected by faculty from the pool of applications submitted by the priority application deadline. Students will have their Graduate Fellowships renewed if they are both continually enrolled and maintain satisfactory academic progress.
Amount: Annual award $2,000 per year; $1,000 per semester
Graduate Teaching Assistantship Program
Eligibility:
A limited number of Graduate Teaching Assistantships (GTA's) are available in various fields of study each Fall. GTA's receive a tuition grant valued at $6,000 for the first year only and will be considered for adjunct roles at the College in their second year, assuming they have completed the first year program and had a successful evaluation of their teaching in the spring. On average, a GTA is required to work twenty hours per week. Graduate Teaching Assistants are also required to enroll in a required experiential learning pedagogy and teaching internship graduate course during their first and second terms of study. These time commitments are manageable along with full time graduate study. A Letter of Intent is an additional element to the standard application requirements for the Master of Arts Program
Amount: Annual award $6,000 per year; $3,000 per semester
Ph.D. Fellowships and Assistantships
Eligibility:
To help students manage the costs associated with pursuing an advanced degree, the Ph.D. program offers a number of generous multi-year Fellowships and Assistantships. Assistants work directly with Ph.D. faculty to support the PH.D. grant writing process and drive new initiative, such as the launch of the Journal of Sustainability Education, and assist with the coordination of the Annual Sustainability Education Symposium. All applicants meeting the April 15 final application due date will be considered.
