Scholarships for Transfer Students
Academic Scholarships
Students transferring to Gordon with more than 24 credit hours are eligible for the academic scholarships below. If you are transferring to Gordon with fewer than 24 credits, please refer to the primary scholarships page.
Gordon awards merit scholarships based on academic achievement and excellence. These can be renewed annually, as long as you consistently meet grade point average (GPA) requirements.
Trustees' Scholar Award
$22,000 per year | $88,000 over four years
College GPA 3.5 & above
President's Scholar Award
$20,000 per year | $80,000 over four years
College GPA 3.0–3.49
Provost's Scholar Award
$18,000 per year | $72,000 over four years
College GPA 2.75–2.99
Dean's Scholar Award
$16,000 per year | $64,000 over four years
College GPA below 2.75
Impact Scholarships
Gordon Impact Awards recognize students who demonstrate exceptional leadership or a strong commitment to community service. Students may write for one Impact Award by completing the optional essay in the application for admission. Recipients receive a renewable $1,000 annual scholarship (up to $4,000 over four years).
Leadership Award
Recognizes students who have demonstrated exceptional leadership by inspiring others, taking initiative, and creating positive change in their school, church, workplace, extracurricular activities, or community.
Community Service Award
Honors students who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to serving others through volunteerism, outreach, and community engagement, reflecting a desire to make a lasting impact in their communities.
Fine Arts Scholarships
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
$2,000—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
$2,000—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
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
Additional Financial Aid Resources
Outside Scholarships
To find scholarships and grants outside of Gordon College, search the following sites:
www.thrivent.com
www.supercollege.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.
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