Augustana Scholarships and Grants
The scholarship program at Augustana is made possible by the generous support from alumni, special friends of the College, corporations and foundations. Through their dedication and generosity, students are realizing their dreams of a liberal arts education.
To be considered for scholarships at Augustana based on academic performance and/or talent requires a completed Application for Admission and Scholarship. Academic and talent scholarships are awarded only after an offer of admission has been made. In addition to the programs listed below, Augustana provides numerous academic and merit-based awards to qualified students. Students must earn at least a 3.0 GPA while enrolled at Augustana to maintain these scholarships in subsequent years.
| NAME | AVAILABLE TO | AMOUNT AVAILABLE |
APPLICATION FORM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees/Presidential Scholarship |
Awarded to superior students selected through Distinguished Scholars Competition. Must possess a 27 ACT, 3.5 GPA | Amounts range from $40,000 to full tuition over 4 years. | Separate application and interview required. Contact the Office of Admission, limited to the first 200 scholarship applicants. Must be offered admission by January 15th; scholarship application due February 1st. |
| Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship | Based on performance/portfolio and potential determined by audition/interview and selection of the Music Department Faculty | $1,000 to $5,000, renewable | Contact the Office of Admission or the Preforming & Visual Arts Department for application.Must be offered admission to the College by January15th scholarship application due by February 1st. |
| Augustana Academic Scholarships | Awarded to new and continuing students on the basis of academic achievement. | $1000 to $9,000 per year, renewable. | Application for Admission and Scholarships. Priority deadline, March 1st. |
| Fryxell Scholarship | Freshman interested in Humanities areas; preference given to English or journalism majors | $1,000 per year, renewable. | Contact the Office of Admission for an application, Must be offered admission to the College by January15th scholarship application due by February 1st. |
| Dakota Corps Scholarship | South Dakota residents with an ACT score of 30 or higher and a GPA of 3.5 or higher, who agree to work in a high-need field in SD upon graduation | Full Tuition | Applications avaliable from high school counselor |
| Y.T. Johnson Science Day Scholarship | Awarded to students planning to major in a science related filed. Must attend Augustana Science Day event. | $1,500 per year, renewable | Separate application and interview required. Must be nominated by high school science teacher. Contact Natural Science Division. Application recommended by October 1st. |
| Circle of Courage Minority Scholarship | Full-time students who are members of a minority ethnic group; financial need is considered | Varies, renewable | Verify your eligibility with the Office of Admission or Financial Aid. |
| Augustana South Dakota Grant | Select South Dakota high school graduates based on need | varies, renewable | Application for Admission and Scholarships. Priority given to those offered admission by January 15th |
| Parish and College Tuition Grant (PACT) | Full-time student with home congregation participation. | up to $500 renewable. See guidelines on PACT agreement form. | PACT agreement form due March 1. |
| Family Tuition Grant | Full-time students who have an immediate family member enrolled full-time at Augustana. | $500 per year for each family memeber enrolled full time. | Verify your eligibility with the Office of Admission or Financial Aid. |
| Alumni Legacy Award | Full-time dependents or spouses of Augustana Bachelor or Master Degree Graduates. | $500 per year, renewable. | Verify your eligibility with the Office of Admission. |
| Haugo Memorial Scholarship | Full-time students with priority give to students from Clay, Lincoln, Minnehaha, Turner, and Union counties in SD or Rock County in MN or Lyon County in IA. | $3,500 per year, renewable | Haugo Scholarship Application submited by March 1st.. |
| Augustana Transfer Scholarship | Awarded to select transfer students | $3,000-$8,000 per year | Transfer students offered admission before March 15 are automatically considered. |
| Augustana Athletic Grant | Outstanding student-athletes. NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Conference | Varies. | Contact the Head Coach. See Athletics website for contact information. |
| Hatterscheidt Scholarship | South Dakota residents who have at least a 3.0 GPA, demonstrate financial need and complete a seperate application. | $1,500 non-renewable. | Applications for Admission and Scholarships and the Hatterscheidt Scholarship due by March 17th. Contact the Financial Aid Office for application. |
| South Dakota Opportunity Scholarship | South dakota residents with an ACT of 24 or higher who have met high school course requirements | $5,000 over four years | Applications available from high school counselor or the Office of Admission, recommend submission by June 1st. |
| Augustana Camp Scholarship | Continuing students who serve as camp counselors (and other camp related positions) in a Lutheran camp for at least six weeks during the summer. | $500 scholarship ($250 each semester). | Application form must be completed prior to start of camp, after receiving a position. |
| Citibank Endowed Scholarship | Spouses and/or Dependents of Citibank employees | Varies | Complete the application by April 15th and return it to the Financial Aid Office |