Scholarships

We're committed to making your Gordon experience affordable. Gordon offers a wealth of generous scholarships to lower your cost of attendance. Explore scholarships:

Academic Scholarships

First-year students for fall 2026–27
Transfer students with fewer than 24 credits

Academic-based scholarships are determined by your GPA, academic achievements and plans to live on campus. You don't need to do anything other than apply to Gordon to be eligible for these scholarships.

Honors Institute Scholarships

First-year students for fall 2026–27

When you join the Gordon Honors Institute (GHI), you’re committing to a heightened level of academic and vocational excellence during your college journey and beyond. GHI is comprised of honors programs and scholarships for all four years. Learn more about the Gordon Honors Institute.

Requirements for Honors Scholarships:
• Complete the Gordon application and Honors application before December 1.
• Attend an Honors Day on December 6 or January 24. 

Talent Scholarships

First-year and transfer students for fall 2026–27

Department of Music Leadership Award and Music Education Honors Award

$26,000 per year | $104,000 over four years
Replaces all other Gordon aid

The Department of Music is pleased to award signature scholarships to 12 incoming music majors each year who demonstrate exceptional musical abilities and who exhibit the potential for musical leadership and service in their field. Music Leadership and Music Education Honors awardees benefit from strong mentoring relationships and a commitment to serving our communities now and in the future. Through the nurturing of their God-given musical gifts and passion, each student will explore their calling through an intentional, personalized approach that undergirds and supports their development as Christian musicians, educators, scholars, and performers. 

Requirements:

• Apply to Gordon College and the Department of Music no later than February 16, 2026.
• Perform your audition by February 21

Music Major Scholarship

$2,000–$3,000 per year
Added to your academic scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding abilities in performance and/or who show significant potential as future music educators.

Requirements: Perform your audition by April 15

Music Minor and Musical Theatre Minor Scholarships

$1,000—$2,000 per year
Added to your academic scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate well-rounded musical abilities and a willingness to engage and contribute to the Department of Music.

Requirements: Perform your audition by April 15

Ensemble Participation Scholarship

$1,000 per year (based on ensemble participation)
Added to your academic scholarship

Awarded to students who are not music majors or minors. These are awarded to eligible, incoming students who demonstrate a high level of musical proficiency, and a desire to participate in the Adams School of Music and the Arts ensembles during their time as a Gordon College student.

Requirements: Perform your audition by April 15

Art Major Scholarship

$1,000—3,000 per year
Added to your academic scholarship

Awarded to students enrolling as a fine arts major whose art portfolio has been reviewed by the Department of Fine Arts. These awards recognize excellence and the potential to contribute to the arts at Gordon. Students must submit their portfolio by March 1, 2025.

Theatre Major Scholarship

$1,000—3,000 per year
Added to your academic scholarship

Awarded to students enrolling as a theatre major who have auditioned within the Theatre Program. These awards recognize excellence and the potential to contribute to the arts at Gordon. 

Requirements: Audition by the end of February 2026.

Learn more about Adams School of Music and the Arts talent scholarships

Special Scholarships

First-year and transfer students for fall 2026–27

Church Student Assistance Program
Up to $1,000 per year | Up to $4,000 over four years
Added to your academic scholarship
The Church Student Assistance Program is an opportunity for a church to assist its Gordon students with college costs by giving a minimum of $250. Gordon will match up to $1,000 of their gift. Learn more about the Church Student Assistance Program

Outside Scholarships

To find scholarships and grants outside of Gordon College, search the following sites:

www.thrivent.com
www.supercollege.com
www.studentscholarshipsearch.com
www.fastweb.com
www.collegeexpress.com
www.scholarships.com
www.collegeboard.com
www.sallie.com/scholarships/scholly

Gordon College has the right to modify, suspend or terminate the terms and conditions of scholarships as circumstances change.