Prescott College Scholarships

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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

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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

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This scholarship matches all Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for up to $1,000 for each term of full time enrollment. To qualify, students possessing an award must be accepted to Prescott College and enroll in a degree seeking program at the College. Prior to each term of enrollment, the award recipient must request payment online through their My AmeriCorps Account.  The match may be prorated for lesser enrollments. AmeriCorps

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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

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This scholarship matches all Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for up to $1,000 for each term of full time enrollment. To qualify, students possessing an award must be accepted to Prescott College and enroll in a degree seeking program at the College. Prior to each term of enrollment, the award recipient must request payment online through their My AmeriCorps Account.  The match may be prorated for lesser enrollments. AmeriCorps

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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

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This scholarship is awarded to applicants who will be attending Prescott College as undergraduates and first-degree seeking students. The award is in the amount of $1,000 per term toward tuition for eligible students in their 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

Eligibility:

This scholarship matches all Segal AmeriCorps Education Awards for up to $1,000 for each term of full time enrollment. To qualify, students possessing an award must be accepted to Prescott College and enroll in a degree seeking program at the College. Prior to each term of enrollment, the award recipient must request payment online through their My AmeriCorps Account.  The match may be prorated for lesser enrollments. AmeriCorps

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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

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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.