Academic Scholarships
Academic scholarships are renewable for three years. Students must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50 and complete a minimum of 24 credit hours per academic year or meet the standards specified by a particular academic program. Failure to maintain these requirements will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. All ACT scores must be reported prior to May 1 of the student’s senior year to be considered for an academic scholarship. A student may not receive more than one institutional academic scholarship. *Awarded only to first-time, full-time freshmen. Students enrolled on the A.P. White campus in Columbia are eligible for institutional grants and scholarships.
Competitive Academic Scholarships
Begley Scholarship*
This scholarship is given in honor of Dr. John B. Begley, who served as the president of the college from 1977-1997. The Begley scholarship is merit-based and covers tuition, fees, room, and board. If a student chooses to commute, the scholarship will cover tuition and fees only. This is a competitive scholarship for graduating high school seniors based on the following requirements:- A minimum ACT composite score of 24;
- A minimum high school GPA of 3.0;
- Admission and financial aid paperwork (FAFSA),
- Completion of the Begley Scholarship process:
- A typewritten essay (one to two pages in length) on a topic chosen by the scholarship committee;
- three letters of reference (two from high school instructors in mathematics, science, or english; one from any source); and
- Submitted Application for Admission to Lindsey Wilson College, a current high school transcript, and ACT/SAT scores
- Attendance at Begley Scholars' Day to participate in an interview conducted by one of the Begley Scholars committees.
Wesley Scholarship*
This program is designed for graduating high school seniors who are active in their local church. Applicants should have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, have demonstrated leadership in their church, and have career plans that include service to God and their church. This is a competitive scholarship based on the following criteria:- Complete an application to Lindsey Wilson College and the Wesley Scholars program;
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA);
- Submit letters of reference from a pastor and teacher; and
- Attend Wesley Scholars Day held during the Talent Showcase in the spring.
John B. Horton Scholarship - Up to $15,000*
- Minimum ACT composite score of 18
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
A.P. White Scholarship - Up to $16,000*
- Minimum ACT composite score of 21
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
L.R. McDonald Presidential Scholarship - Up to $17,000*
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
V.P. Henry Presidential Scholarship - Up to $18,000*
- Minimum ACT composite score of 27
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Trustee Scholarship - Up to full tuition*
- Minimum ACT composite score of 30
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
Walter S. Reuling Presidential Scholarship - Up to full tuition*
- Valedictorian (No other students may share the same honor.)
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
(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.)
Award for Excellence - Up to Full Tuition*
- National Merit Semifinalists or National Achievement Semifinalists
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
(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.)
Eagle Scout & Girl Scout Gold - Up to $1,000
(Can be in addition to other academic scholarships.)- Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold through Boy and Girl Scouts of America (by age 18)
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
- Two letters of reference (one from a Scouting official and one from another source.)
- One page essay explaining the benefits of scouting from personal experiences
Kentucky Governor’s Scholar Scholarship - Up to full tuition*
- Kentucky Governor’s Scholar, Kentucky Governor’s School for the Arts, Kentucky Governor’s School for Entrepreneurship
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
(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.)
Roger Scholar Scholarship - Up to full tuition*
- Rogers Scholar
- Minimum ACT composite score of 24
- Minimum high school GPA of 3.0
(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.)