Presidential Scholarships of up to one-half of tuition are awarded to entering freshmen who rank in the top 10% of their class and score 1150 or higher on the SAT I (or 25 on the ACT). The amount of the freshman year award is renewable each year provided a 3.00 GPA is maintained.

1867 Scholarships (new for Fall 2006) of one third tuition are awarded to entering full time freshmen who rank in the top 25% of their class and score a combined 1100 or higher on the SAT verbal/critical reading and math or a 24 or higher composite score on the Act. The amount of the freshmen year award is renewable each year.

Allen Scholarships range up to $5,000 per year. Awards are made to full-time traditional students on the basis of merit, leadership and evidence of outstanding service to school and community. Through the generosity of William Allen, former trustee, and Roberta Ritter Allen, former trustee and graduate, these scholarships are made possible.

Art Scholarships of $1,500 per year are awarded to freshmen with a strong commitment to the creative process both in making art and in looking at historical and contemporary works of art. A portfolio review is required. To maintain their scholarships, recipients are required to take a minimum of 6-8 credits in studio or art history courses each year.

Performing Arts Scholarships (Dance, Theatre, & Technical Theatre) of $1,500 per year are awarded to freshmen who plan to participate in Cedar Crest Stage Company performances, serve in technical production areas, or perform with the college Dance Company. A performance audition is required. To maintain their scholarships, recipients must remain in good academic standing and participate in departmental productions as determined by faculty.

Transfer Scholarships of $5,000 are awarded to new, full-time traditional students who:

• Ranked in the top 20% of their high school class and scored 1150 or higher on the SAT 1, if transferring to Cedar Crest after completion of one semester at another college or university.
• Have attained a 3.0 or higher cumulative college GPA after completing at least 24 credits at another institution before transferring to Cedar Crest.

The amount of this scholarship is renewable each year provided a 3.0 cumulative GPA is maintained.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships of $4,000 per year are reserved for members of Phi Theta Kappa. Students must have a 3.5 grade-point average, have completed 24 transferable credit hours and plan to enroll as a full-time student at Cedar Crest. Students must enroll immediately following the two-year college. The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is renewable for two years provided that a 3.0 grade-point average is maintained and the member completes 24 credits a year.


Heritage Grants of $2,000 per year are reserved for children and grandchildren of Cedar Crest graduates, provided the children/grandchildren are full-time traditional students.

Sibling Grants of $1,000 per student will be awarded when two or more siblings are attending Cedar Crest concurrently.

Hugh O'Brian Youth (HOBY) Awards of $1,000 per year are given to new students who are HOBY alumnae.

Girl Scout Gold Awards of $1,000 per year are granted to recipients of the Girl Scout Gold Award.

Governor's Schools of Excellence Awards of $1,000 per year will be given to graduates of Governor's Schools of Excellence.

All students applying for admission to Cedar Crest College will be considered for a scholarship if they have the appropriate credentials. If selected, they will be notified soon after acceptance. No separate application is needed. An interview with a member of the Admissions Staff is recommended, at which time other options for financial assistance can be explored. To remain eligible for scholarship assistance, students must maintain a 3.00 GPA and be making satisfactory academic progress as defined in the College catalog.