Scholarships for New Students
Austin College recognizes your academic accomplishments, leadership, service and talents with an array of scholarship awards. These awards are purely merit-based and not connected to financial need.
General academic scholarships are awarded following a holistic review of the information in a student’s application, including a recalculated academic high school GPA* with consideration for rigor of courses taken. No additional scholarship application is required for consideration for a general merit scholarship up to $32,000.
*Austin College uses a recalcuated, weighted academic GPA (not the GPA posted on a student's transcript). The recalculated GPA includes courses in English, Math, Social Sciences, Science, Languages, and Fine Arts. Weight is added for coursework taken though AP, IB, or Dual Credit Programs.
We are thrilled that you are interested in Austin College and pleased to offer you a preliminary estimate of the financial assistance you will receive here. Completing the calculator should take no more than 20 minutes of your time.
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Additional Institutional Scholarships for New Students
Applicants for institutional scholarships such as those for fine arts, STEM, leadership, and the Westminster scholarship for Presbyterian students, must submit their application materials by February 1, the Early Action II deadline. Unlike general academic scholarships, these awards do require a specific application, and in some cases the submission of supplementary materials such as a portfolio. All application materials for these scholarships must be submitted by February 1. Notifications for institutional scholarships will be mailed by mid-March.
Scholarships
The ENSURE program is an opportunity for incoming students with diverse backgrounds to gain experience in a research laboratory, work with current Austin College undergraduate students, receive mentorship from faculty, and learn about Austin College.
Priority Consideration Deadline: April 14, 2025
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Scholarship Policy
- Will my scholarship renew after my first year?
- Does Austin College award athletic scholarships?
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- What if I have a scholarship from another source?
- Are there scholarships that cover food and housing?