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Scholarships

Invest in yourself. There are millions upon millions of dollars in available scholarships. Spend time each week learning of options, application requirements and deadlines. Someone will win each award. Why not you?

Here are some places where you might find scholarship opportunities:

  • Think locally. Speak with your high school guidance office. Talk with employers and small businesses. Folks near your home know well the awards that have served previous students.
  • Utilize community foundations. will help you find yours.
  • Take advantage of Manchester鈥檚 experience. We collect and post scholarship opportunities on our .
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Undergraduate Scholarships

Manchester offers renewable scholarships and grants to incoming students. We strongly believe that you have worked hard to earn your place in college and deserve financial assistance in the pursuit of your degree.

We begin with academic scholarships: Each admitted student鈥檚 application is reviewed by hand. Academic scholarships are determined based on unweighted cumulative high school GPA.

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Academic Scholarships

First-Year Students

  • Director鈥檚 Award – $12,000 (GPA less than 3.0)
  • Founders鈥 Scholarship – $15,000 (GPA 3.0 – 3.24)
  • Faculty Scholarship – $18,000 (GPA 3.25 – 3.49)
  • Dean鈥檚 Scholarship – $21,000 (GPA 3.5 – 3.89)
  • Presidential Scholarship – $24,000 (GPA 3.9+)
  • Honors Scholarship – Covers tuition, room & board and fees (eligibility requirements)

Transfer Students

  • Director鈥檚 Award – $12,000 (GPA 2.0 – 2.49)
  • Founders鈥 Scholarship – $15,000 (GPA 2.5 – 2.99)
  • Faculty Scholarship – $18,000 (GPA 3.00 – 3.24)
  • Dean鈥檚 Scholarship – $21,000 (GPA 3.25 – 3.49)
  • Presidential Scholarship – $24,000 (GPA 3.5+)

Honors & Presidential Scholarship

High school seniors who are admitted to the University and awarded aPresidential Scholarshipand apply for the Honors Program & attend Scholarship Day will be considered for our top academic scholarships. Though the final deadline for applying to the Honors Program is May 1,Presidential Scholarship recipientswho apply by Sunday, Dec 1, are in the pool of candidates considered for these top scholarships.

One Honors Scholarship is awarded through the Scholarship Day Program, and it covers tuition, fees, room and board per year (for up to four years). The Honors Scholarshipreplacesthe Presidential Scholarship. Honors Scholars must maintain a 3.5 CGPA, maintain active status in the Honors Program, and graduate with Honors & Achievement from the Honors Program.

All Presidential Scholars will be invited to 麻豆原创’s Scholarship Day on Saturday, Dec. 6 for a unique opportunity to interview with faculty and current students of the Honors Program to determine acceptance into the Honors Program and so that the Honors Committee can narrow down finalists and award the Honors and Trustee Scholarships. All applicants who attend will receive letters by mid-December on these decisions.

Trustee Scholarship

Multiple Trustee Scholarships are awarded through the Scholarship Day Program, and they are up to $2,000 more than the Presidential Scholarship (for up to four years). The Trustee Scholarship replaces the Presidential Scholarship. Trustee Scholars must maintain a 3.5 CGPA, maintain active status in the Honors Program, and graduate with Honors from the Honors Program.

Connections Award - $1,000

Awarded to students who are members of the Church of the Brethren or who have a family member who attended Manchester.

Esports Scholarship - up to $6,000

Students who are members of the 麻豆原创 Esports team are evaluated for this scholarship.

Music Scholarship - up to $3,000

Students who participate in a 麻豆原创 music ensemble are evaluated for this scholarship.

麻豆原创 Grant (Need based aid)

Manchester aid awarded to students based on financial need (as determined by the FAFSA).

Matching Programs

  • Dollars for Scholars Match – up to $500 per year
    Matching program awarded to students who receive a Dollars for Scholars award.
  • Church Scholarship Match – up to $500 per year
    Matching program awarded to students who receive a church scholarship.

Visit Incentive - $500 per year

Awarded to students who complete an admissions visit to 麻豆原创 during the spring semester of their junior year or anytime during their senior year. !

All scholarships are for undergraduate study only. Must be enrolled full-time and meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP).听

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Scholarship Details

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For the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Years

麻豆原创 scholarships may only be applied to undergraduate tuition expenses. Awards are renewable for up to four years and are offered to enrolled undergraduate students who maintain the following criteria:

  • maintain enrollment as a full-time student (minimum of 12 credit hours per semester)
  • maintain a minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.5 for Honors Scholarships and Trustee Scholarships
  • maintain a minimum college cumulative GPA of 3.0 for Presidential Scholarships
  • maintain a minimum college cumulative GPA of 2.0 and satisfactory academic progress for other scholarships
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Indiana State Grants

Residents of Indiana may qualify for grants from the Indiana Division of State Financial Aid. These awards require that you file your FAFSA by April 15 of the spring before you intend to begin college courses. outlines your opportunities.

Don鈥檛 forget that your Manchester admissions counselor can help answer your questions.

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21st Century Scholars

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If you are a 21st Century Scholar (you would have officially pledged so in seventh or eighth grade), Manchester is committed to helping you earn your degree. You鈥檒l receive direct financial support from the state of Indiana, and in combination with other Manchester aid we seek to reduce annual expenses. describes the program, its opportunities and requirements.

If you have questions, your Manchester admissions counselor can guide you to answers.

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