Colleges That Give Scholarships

It’s no secret that college is expensive. The average cost of a four-year degree has risen to $100,000 and the price of some private colleges can be even higher. If you’re worried about how you’ll pay for school, consider applying for scholarships and grants. Scholarships are given based on merit or need, while grants are typically awarded based on financial need only (although many grants also have merit requirements).

Brigham Young University

Brigham Young University (BYU) is a private, non-profit university owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Located in Provo, Utah, BYU offers more than 100 majors and minors across 13 colleges and has over 30 campuses worldwide.

The school’s second largest religious university in the United States (behind Liberty University), BYU enrolls over 33,000 undergraduate students each year and boasts an impressive alumni base that includes former President Spencer W Kimball as well as CEOs from Microsoft and Facebook.

Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University is a private Christian university located in Nashville, Tennessee. Lipscomb was founded in 1891 by the Tennessee Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Today, it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The university has an undergraduate enrollment of 3,679 and a graduate enrollment of 1,839.

Lipscomb offers more than 100 majors and pre-professional programs leading to bachelor’s degrees through its five colleges: Arts & Sciences; Education; Nursing & Health Professions; Business & Behavioral Sciences; Public Affairs & Human Services.

Northwestern College

Northwestern College is a Christian liberal arts college located in Orange City, Iowa. The college was established in 1881 and is affiliated with the Church of God (Anderson). It offers undergraduate programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree. Northwestern College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), North Central Association (NCA) and Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).

The admissions rate at Northwestern College is 65%. The most popular fields of study include: Communication Studies/Speech Communication & Rhetoric; Family & Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; General Studies; Psychology; Social Work; Sociology

Butler University

Butler University is a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana. It is a member of the Big East Conference and was founded in 1855 as North Western Christian University by just 13 students.

The school was renamed Butler College after its first president, William O. Butler, who had served as an officer in the Union Army during the Civil War. The college underwent several name changes until finally being named after its founder in 1969.

Drury University

This school offers a tuition-free scholarship to students who enroll in the fall of 2020. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $20,000, and it is renewable for up to four years. This scholarship is based on merit and need. Students must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; transfer students must have at least 24 credits with a 3.0 GPA or higher; international students must have at least 25% of their degree completed prior to coming to Drury University; all applicants must apply by the application deadline (February 1st).

Colgate University

Colgate University is a private liberal arts college located in Hamilton Village, Hamilton County, New York, United States. Colgate has 55 undergraduate majors, 20 undergraduate minors and 11 graduate programs on the main campus.

The university was founded as The Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution in 1817 by the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York as a seminary and school for training ministers. In 1819 it was renamed Madison University after James Madison, who had been an original trustee of the school. In 1890 it was renamed Colgate University in recognition of its founder’s financial support (his father had been an original benefactor).

Baylor University

Baylor University is a private Baptist university in Waco, Texas. It was founded in 1845 by members of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and named after Judge Rual B. Baylor, who contributed $800 to establish the university. The institution’s founding President was Reverend Abner S. Lipscomb, who served as the first principal of the College Department from 1846-1856 and President from 1856-1860. The early years at Baylor were marked with financial difficulty due to lack of funds and conflicts between new northern teachers who came south for education at rural colleges during Reconstruction following the American Civil War and Baptist leaders who sought greater control over their local school systems.

The current campus sits on what has been referred to as one of “the most historical locations in all Texas”, with roots dating back to when explorer Francisco Vásquez de Coronado crossed through this region with his search party looking for gold while searching Texas’ unknown territory (including parts which eventually became known as present-day Oklahoma).

Ashland University

Ashland University is a private university in Ashland, Ohio, United States. It was founded in 1878 as Ashland College by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Ashland University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and the Christian College Consortium.

Hillsdale College

Hillsdale College is a private liberal arts college in Hillsdale, Michigan, United States. The college was founded in 1844 by members of the Free Will Baptists as the Michigan and Ohio Literary and Theological Institution. The college’s campus is located within the city limits of Hillsdale, which is about 50 miles west of Detroit and 50 miles north of Lansing.

The school offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in 40 major fields of study along with Master’s degrees in business administration, accounting, education and nursing administration (online) to undergraduate students while continuing professional development opportunities through its MBA program.