Other Scholarships
Eagle Scout
Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship up to
one-half tuition for outstanding young men who have obtained the
rank of Eagle Scout through the Boy Scouts of America. Students
must be a first-time, full-time freshman and meet the following
requirements: obtained the rank of Eagle Scout by age 18, a minimum
ACT composite score of 24, a minimum 3.00 cumulative high school
grade point average, and acceptance for admission to Lindsey
Wilson. In addition, applicants must submit a letter of reference
from a Boy Scouting official and one other source, and a written
essay on how scouting has benefited him. A maximum of five (5)
Eagle Scout Scholarships will be awarded.
Girl Scout Gold Award
Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship up to
one-half tuition for outstanding young women who have obtained the
highest award that a Girl Scout may earn through the Girl Scouts of
the USA. Students must be a first-time, full-time freshman and meet
the following requirements: obtain the gold award by age 18, a
minimum ACT composite score of 24, a minimum 3.0 cumulative high
school grade point average, and acceptance for admission to Lindsey
Wilson College. In addition, applicants must submit a letter of
reference from a Girl Scout official and one other source, and a
written essay on how scouting has benefited her. A maximum of five
(5) Girl Scout Gold Award Scholarships will be
awarded.
LWC Achievement
Scholarship: This need-based scholarship is
available to first-time, full-time freshmen. Students with a
composite ACT score of 18 or above and a cumulative high school GPA
of 3.0 or above may qualify for this
scholarship.
Award for
Excellence: This is a need-based scholarship
awarded to first time, full-time freshmen who are National Merit
Semifinalists and National Achievement Semifinalists. Students with
a minimum ACT composite score of 24 and a minimum high school GPA
of 3.0 may receive up to a full tuition scholarship. Students with
an ACT composite of less than 24 or a high school GPA of less than
3.0 may receive up to one-half tuition
scholarship.
Honor
Scholarship: This need-based scholarship is awarded
to first-time, full-time freshmen who have graduated in the top 10%
of their high school class. Up to $1,000 per year will be awarded
and will be available as long as the student meets academic
scholarship requirements.
Junior Miss
Scholarship: This is a need-based academic
scholarship up to one-half tuition per year for outstanding young
women who are Junior Miss Scholastic Pageant winners from Kentucky.
Students must be a first-time, full-time freshman with a minimum
3.00 cumulative high school grade point average and acceptance for
admission to Lindsey Wilson. Note: Recipients will receive only one
scholarship regardless of the number of pageants the student has
won or competed in for the state of Kentucky.
Additional categories for Junior Miss scholarship opportunities
include:
- Scholastic Winner: Up to one-half tuition each year for four
years.
- First Place Winner: Up to one-half tuition each year for four
years.
- First Runner-Up: Up to $3,500 per year for four years.
- Second Runner-Up: Up to $3,000 per year for four years.
- Non-placing Participants: Up to $2,000 per year for four
years.
These scholarships are renewable for four years and will be
available as long as the student meets academic scholarship
requirements as stated in this catalog.
Kentucky Educational Excellence
Scholarship (KEES): This program is administered by
the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) which
offers Kentucky high school students an opportunity to earn college
scholarships. This scholarship is based upon ACT scores and high
school grade point averages. Students who have met the academic
requirements for KEES will have their accounts automatically
credited according to the amount they have earned. Students do not
have to apply for a KEES award; it is sent automatically to the
College once the college notifies KHEAA the student is
enrolled.
Kentucky Governor Scholar
Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship
awarded to first-time, full-time freshmen who are selected as a
Kentucky Governor Scholar. Students with a composite ACT score of
24 and a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 may receive up to a full
tuition scholarship. Students with a composite ACT score of less
than 24 or a high school GPA of less than 3.0 may receive up to
one-half tuition scholarship.
Phi Theta Kappa
Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship
awarded to students who have been members of Phi Theta Kappa at a
community college and are transferring to Lindsey Wilson College.
Students must have earned a minimum of 60 credit hours with a
minimum 3.5 cumulative grade point average. Proof of Phi Theta
Kappa membership is required. Students must also submit an essay to
the Office of Student Financial Services describing their
experience as a member of Phi Theta
Kappa.
Rogers Scholar
Scholarship: This is a need-based scholarship
awarded to first-time, full-time freshmen who are selected as a
Rogers Scholar. Students with a composite ACT score of 24 and a
minimum high school GPA of 3.0 or above may receive up to a full
tuition scholarship. Students with a composite ACT score of less
than 24 or a high school GPA of less than 3.0 may receive up to
one-half tuition scholarship.