First-Year Scholarships
The Aquinas College Scholarship
Aquinas College offers academic scholarships to all incoming traditional-aged, first-year undergraduates. Based on academic performance and residency status, awards range from $15,000 - $24,000 annually.
To apply for the Aquinas College Scholarship, students must submit an application for admission to Aquinas College, and we will automatically consider them. An official transcript is also required for the application.
We highly encourage all students to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to see if they qualify for federal and state aid as well as the Aquinas Opportunity Grant. The FAFSA will be available on December 1, 2024.
Fall 2025 Scholarship Matrix for First-Year Students
| Your GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) | Resident | Commuter |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5-4.0 | $24,000 | $19,000 |
| 3.0-3.49 | $22,000 | $17,000 |
| 2.5-2.99 | $21,000 | $16,000 |
| Under 2.5 | $19,000 | $15,000 |
Merit scholarships are guaranteed all four years as long as a student is enrolled full-time and maintains Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Spectrum of Scholarships Competition (By Invitation Only)
As the premiere event in the Aquinas College admissions process, admitted and qualified first-year applicants are invited to compete in the annual Spectrum of Scholarships Competition. All applicants will be automatically considered for competition eligibility.
Two types of scholarships will be awarded:
Each year, the top performer will receive this full-tuition and standard room scholarship. This scholarship is renewable by maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) and full-time enrollment each semester. Candidates are required to attend an on-campus competition to be held during their senior year of high school. Recipients of the Jerome C. Byrne Award are automatically admitted into our Insignis Honors Program. This scholarship supersedes the previously awarded Aquinas College Scholarship.
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Financial Aid
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