Gordon College is pleased to offer merit-based scholarships as one way to recognize and encourage
academic excellence. Each year more than 66% of first-year students are awarded a renewable, merit-based scholarship. Students are selected for Gordon's merit-based scholarships based on a careful review of the following information.
| Description | Amount | Requirements |
| A.J. Gordon Scholars |
$12,000/year $48,000/4 years |
3.5 GPA 2100+ SAT/ 31+ ACT |
|
Dean's Scholars |
$9,000/year $36,000/4 years |
3.25 GPA 1800+ SAT/ 27+ ACT |
| Challenge Scholars |
$7,000/year $28,000/4 years |
3.15 GPA 1725+ SAT/ 25+ ACT |
|
Discipleship Scholars |
$6,000/year $24,000/4 years |
3.15 GPA 1650+ SAT/ 24+ ACT |
Gordon Merit |
75% tuition scholarship |
3.5 GPA Freshman applicants who are recognized by the National Merit Corporation as a finalist and designate Gordon as your first choice. (Also considered for A.J. Gordon Scholars Program--see below. |
| Full tuition + fees | To be considered as a candidate for this scholarship, you must be a freshman applicant living in an urban area in Massachusets, Connecticut, and in or outside the five boroughs of New York. Contact the Admissions Office for more information. |
A.J. Gordon Scholars
A.J. Gordon Scholars are accepted into an honors and leadership program for outstanding students. Named for the founder of the College, the A.J. Gordon Scholars program seeks to cultivate leadership skills, ethical discernment, and vision for Christian scholarship and service. The program includes a "great books" honors seminar for first-year students. Students are also invited to attend dinners and conversations with several of the distinguished speakers and leaders who visit the College. Throughout their four years at Gordon, Scholars will have mentors and receive opportunities to serve in apprenticeships with faculty and campus leaders. Students will also be coached about their vocational choices and many will have the opportunity to craft individualized majors, minors or courses of study. Please see below for requirements.
Dean's Scholars
Challenge Scholars
Discipleship Scholars
Gordon Merit Scholarship (Contact your Admissions Counselor for information about qualifications.)