Merit Awards
 

Student

 
Bethune-Cookman University recognizes outstanding and continued achievement in prospective and enrolled students by offering a range of scholarship programs.  For incoming students, scholarship consideration is based on credentials submitted with the student’s application for admission. Students who meet the criteria specified for a scholarship and have been accepted for admission to the University will be recommended to the scholarship committee for consideration.
 
To be considered, the student’s high school transcript must include the seventh (7th) semester grades.   An official award of the scholarship will be made only after the 7th semester grades are received. Awards are made on an “as long as available” basis, and are prioritized by date of receipt of the 7th semester official transcript.  For scholarship evaluation purposes, students intending to take the ACT are required to take the writing section.  These scores also assist in evaluation for academic merit scholarships.
 
Since there are a limited number of scholarships available, please apply for admission well before February 1st to be considered.
 
 
 

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP for New Freshmen   

The Presidential Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring. The award covers university expenses -- full-time tuition, room, board, and books -- that are not covered by federal and state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarships. Students must earn and maintain a 3.50 cumulative grade point average to renew the award. Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 10 semesters of study.

 

Academic Criteria

 Cumulative GPA 3.7 3.6 3.5 3.4

 		 Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1590 -1620 1630 -1680 1690 -1740 1750 -1800

 		 or ACT Composite 23 24 25 26

 		 and
Writing  		 8 or above 8 or above 8 or above 8 or above
 
 

 

EXCELSIOR SCHOLARSHIP for New Freshmen
Maximum Value $10,000
 
The Excelsior Scholarship is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring.  The award covers the cost of full-time tuition not covered by federal and state financial aid and other non-institutional scholarships.  Students must earn and maintain a 3.4 cumulative grade point average to renew scholarship.   Awards may be renewed for a maximum of 8 semesters of study.
 
 

Academic Criteria

 Cumulative GPA 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3

 		 Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1470 -1520 1530 -1580 1590 -1620 1630 -1680

 		 or ACT Composite 21 22 23 24

 		 and
Writing  		 7 or above 7 or above 7 or above 7 or above
 
 

 

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for New Freshmen
Value $4,000-$5,000 
 
The Academic Merit Award is offered to students who will complete high school in the spring.   Award amount is determined by the student’s total academic profile.  Students must enroll full time. The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis; therefore, students must reapply annually.  If eligible, students will be awarded according to the criteria for enrolled students.  
 
 

Academic Criteria

 Cumulative GPA 3.0 3.25

 		 Test Scores SAT (Including Writing) 1410-1460 1350 -1400

 		 or ACT Composite 20 19

 		 and
Writing  		 7 or above 7 or above
   
 


ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for New Transfer Students

Value $2,000
 
Students must enroll full-time.   The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis; therefore, students must reapply annually. If eligible, students will be awarded according to the criteria for enrolled students.   
 
 

Academic Criteria

 Cumulative GPA 3.25+

 		 Transfer Cr. Hrs.:) 24+
  
 

ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD for Enrolled Students
Value $2,400

The applicant’s cumulative GPA and financial need determine award amount.  Students must enroll full time.  The Academic Merit Award is granted on an annual basis.  Students must reapply annually.
 

 

Academic Criteria

 Cumulative GPA 3.25+
(No Grades of F, 1, NR)
 

 		 Earned College Credit
 		 24+ (per academic year, fall and spring semesters)

  
 

 

Student Financial Aid Office
Bethune-Cookman University
640 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd.
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Phone: (386) 481-2620 or (800) 553-9369
FAX: (386) 481-2621