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. This map will help you find yours.
- Take advantage of Manchester’s experience. We collect and post scholarship opportunities on our Pinterest board.
- Popular online databases:
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’s application is reviewed by hand. Academic scholarships are determined based on unweighted cumulative high school GPA.
Academic Scholarships
First-Year Students
- Director’s Award – $13,000 (GPA less than 3.0)
- Founders’ Scholarship – $16,000 (GPA 3.0 – 3.24)
- Faculty Scholarship – $19,000 (GPA 3.25 – 3.49)
- Dean’s Scholarship – $22,000 (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’s Award – $13,000 (GPA 2.0 – 2.49)
- Founders’ Scholarship – $16,000 (GPA 2.5 – 2.99)
- Faculty Scholarship – $19,000 (GPA 3.00 – 3.24)
- Dean’s Scholarship – $22,000 (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 a Presidential Scholarship and 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 recipients who 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 Scholarship replaces the 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.Â
All Presidential Scholars will be invited to Manchester University’s Scholarship Day on Saturday, Dec. 7 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. Â
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
Awarded to students who are members of the Manchester University Esports team.
Music Scholarship - up to $3,000
Awarded to students who participate in a Manchester University music ensemble.
MU 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 Manchester University during the spring semester of their junior year or anytime during their senior year. Schedule your visit now!
All scholarships are for undergraduate study only. Must be enrolled full-time and meet satisfactory academic progress (SAP).Â
Scholarship Details
For the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 Academic Years
Manchester University 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
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. The official state site outlines your opportunities.
Don’t forget that your Manchester admissions counselor can help answer your questions.
21st Century Scholars
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’ll receive direct financial support from the state of Indiana, and Manchester will commit additional aid to reduce your annual expenses. This site describes the program, its opportunities and requirements.
If you have questions, your Manchester admissions counselor can guide you to answers.