Manchester University Awards Top Scholarships to High-Achieving Future Spartans
Scholarships that reduce tuition costs and open doors to life-changing academic opportunities
Manchester University is proud to welcome its newest class of high-achieving future Spartans — students who have earned some of the University’s most prestigious merit scholarships and will join campus in Fall 2026. These competitive awards help students reduce college tuition, explore hands-on learning, and build meaningful leadership experiences from day one.
Full-Tuition Honors Scholarship Award
Among this year’s highest academic achievers are Gabrielle Vance (Fishers, Ind.) and Kalli Davis (Wabash, Ind.), recipients of Manchester’s Honors Scholarship Award, the University’s premier undergraduate merit scholarship.
This award covers:
- Full tuition
- Student fees
- On-campus housing
- Meal plan
- For up to four years
Vance, a senior at Hamilton Southeastern High School, plans to pursue a career in pharmacy, bringing strong academics, healthcare experience, and leadership skills to Manchester.
Davis, a senior at Wabash High School, will study Applied Mathematics and education and compete on the Spartan softball team. As a first-generation college student, she brings inspiring service and leadership commitments to her campus experience.
These scholarships recognize students who demonstrate Manchester’s core values: curiosity, integrity, service, and community.
Trustee Scholars Earn $28,000 Awards
Manchester also awards its Trustee Scholarships, valued at $28,000 per student annually, to 2025 applicants demonstrating academic promise, leadership, commitment to campus involvement, and athletic achievement.
The 2025 Trustee Scholarship recipients include:
- Joanna Erbaugh — Peace Studies
- Hailey Jordan — English: Professional & Creative Writing
- Brady Leininger — Applied Mathematics; Men’s Cross Country & Track and Field
- Amaya Mogollon — Communication Studies
- Krystin Nelson — Exploratory Studies; Women’s Wrestling
- Chase Pekny — Biology-Chemistry/Pre-Med; Men’s Wrestling
- Jaime Prater — Pre-Pharmacy; Co-ed Cheerleading
- Turner Price — Software Engineering; Esports
- Jackson Thompson — Biology-Chemistry/Pre-Med; Men’s Baseball
- Chloe Westerfield — Criminology; Co-ed Cheerleading and Women’s Volleyball
- Hayden Whittenbarger — Business Management; Men’s Cross Country & Track
- Katelyn Woolwine — Elementary Education; Women’s Track & Cross Country
How can I get a Scholarship from Manchester University?
Scholarships for 1st-Year and Transfer Students
- Director’s Award – $12,000
- Founders’ Scholarship – $15,000
- Faculty Scholarship – $18,000
- Dean’s Scholarship – $21,000
- Presidential Scholarship – $24,000
- Honors Scholarship – Covers tuition, room & board and fees (eligibility requirements)
Schedule a Campus Visit
Potential students vising Manchester University Campus are immediately considered for up to $2000 in scholarship awarded over 4 years of their education ($500 per academic year).
Manchester University believes every student deserves access to an education that transforms their future with hands-on learning, small classes, and a supportive community.
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Top Traits for this Year’s Scholarship Winners
Scholarship day: where future spartans take the next step – when to apply
High school seniors apply for these merit-based awards in the fall. Top applicants are invited to Scholarship Day, where they:
- Interview with Manchester faculty
- Share academic and leadership experiences
- Explore campus and student life
- Envision their future as a Spartan
Winners are announced in late December and join the University beginning Fall 2026.
Reducing Tuition + Increasing Opportunity
Manchester’s generous merit-based scholarships:
- Reduce the cost of college
- Recognize students for academic excellence and leadership
- Support first-generation and high-achieving students
- Make a private university education more accessible
Scholarships like the Honors and Trustee Awards help students focus on learning, community, athletics, and career preparation, instead of student debt.
Want to Earn a Scholarship Like This?
Future students can boost their chances by:
- Taking challenging academic courses
- Getting involved in leadership, service, athletics, or clubs
- Applying early for admission and scholarships
- Visiting campus — one of the best ways to stand out
Prospective students can schedule a campus visit, learn more about scholarship opportunities, and explore more than 70 academic majors and programs.
