Scholarships
We are privileged to reward students for high school achievement, both in the classroom and on the stage.
Academic Awards
Your Common Application or Hope College Application also serves as your application for academic scholarships at Hope. Academic scholarships are based on your cumulative GPA, SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, and course selection (based on what’s available at your school). Be sure to submit any new academic information for consideration by February 1 of your senior year.
Hope Is Test-Optional for Fall 2022 Applicants
We will superscore applicant test score submissions, including individual subject tests taken through the ACT, and you may qualify for one of these academic awards:
Scholarship Criteria
(for first-year students entering Fall 2022)
| Amount | GPA Only | GPA with Test Scores | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Merit Scholarship | $24,000/year | If you’re a National Merit Finalist and name Hope as your first choice, you’ll automatically qualify for this award. | |
| Trustee Scholarship | $24,000/year | Test Score Required | 3.95+ GPA with 34+ ACT, 1490+ SAT, or 103+ CLT |
| Presidential Scholarship | $13,000/year and up | 3.95+ GPA | 3.8+ GPA with 28+ ACT, 1300+ SAT, or 86+ CLT |
| Distinguished Scholar Award | $11,000/year and up | 3.8+ GPA | 3.6+ GPA with 26+ ACT, 1230+ SAT, or 81+ CLT |
| Alumni Honors Scholarship | $10,000/year | 3.6+ GPA | 3.4+ GPA with 24+ ACT, 1160+ SAT, or 76+ CLT |
| Anchor Award | $5,000/year | 3.4+ GPA | 3.2+ GPA and 22+ ACT, 1100+ SAT, or 72+ CLT |
Each of these scholarships is guaranteed through your sophomore year and renewable for your two remaining years if you maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (Presidential and higher awards) or cumulative GPA of 2.75 (Distinguished Scholar Award and lower).
Distinguished Artist Awards
Hope honors talented artists in the areas of creative writing, dance, music, theater and the visual arts. You’ll need to audition or submit a portfolio. Most awards are $3,000 per year, renewable for four years. Most Distinguished Artist Awards (DAAs) can be combined with an academic scholarship.
- Creative Writing
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Apply for the DAA in creative writing by submitting:
- The application form, including:
- A 500-word essay
- A letter of recommendation
- 10 typed pages of your creative writing
Applications for the Distinguished Artist Awards in Creative Writing are due January 31, 2022.
To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to maintain a 2.6 GPA at Hope and enroll in at least one creative writing class each year.
To apply for a Distinguished Artist Award in Creative Writing, you’ll also need to submit a completed application for admission to Hope College.
Scholarship Coordinator
Alison Lechner
616.395.7590
lechner@hope.edu - The application form, including:
- Dance
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To apply for the DAA in Dance, you will need to submit the application form, including:
- Head shot (hair in bun)
- A letter of recommendation from a current dance instructor
- A one-page essay answering the question: “What is it about the dance program at Hope that interests and excites you?”
Applications and auditions for the Distinguished Artist Awards in Dance are due February 21, 2022.
All auditioners will be notified in early March. To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to maintain a 2.6 GPA, enroll in a minimum of two dance classes per semester, and participate in dance programming.
To apply for a Distinguished Artist Award in Dance, you’ll also need to submit a completed application for admission to Hope College.
Scholarship Coordinator
- Music
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Apply for the DAA in music by completing the application form.
Applications and auditions for the Distinguished Artist Awards in Music are due February 19, 2022.
To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to be involved with the Department of Music while a student at Hope.
To apply for a Distinguished Artist Award in Music, you’ll also need to submit a completed application for admission to Hope College.
Scholarship Coordinator
Kathy Waterstone
616.395.7650
waterstone@hope.edu - Theatre
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Apply for the DAA in theatre by completing the application form.
Applications for the Distinguished Artist Awards in Theatre are due February 21, 2022.
To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to major or minor in theatre.
To apply for a Distinguished Artist Award in Theatre, you’ll also need to submit a completed application for admission to Hope College.
Scholarship Coordinator
Prof. Michelle Bombe
616.395.7600
bombe@hope.edu - Visual Arts
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You can apply for the DAA in the Visual Arts by submitting:
- The application form, including your portfolio of digital slides/images
Applications for the Distinguished Artist Award are due February 1, 2022.
To keep this scholarship, you’ll need to maintain a 2.60 GPA and enroll in at least one studio art or art history course per semester.
To apply for a Distinguished Artist Award in Visual Art, you’ll also need to submit a completed application for admission to Hope College.
Scholarship Coordinator
Kristin Underhill
616.395.7500
underhill@hope.edu
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