Institutional Scholarships and Grants

Elizabethtown College offers more than $28M in awards each year. Below is a list of scholarships and grants offered directly from the institution.

Elizabethtown College Merit-Based Scholarships (Presidential, Provost, Dean's)

These scholarships are awarded to students on the basis of their high school academic achievements and test scores. Students awarded Elizabethtown College Scholarships must maintain a 2.75 cumulative grade point average in order to be eligible for renewal of the scholarships. These scholarships are not transferable to the summer sessions and are available for only eight semesters (10 semesters for OT students). This money is an outright scholarship to the student and does not have to be repaid. This aid is listed as a credit on the College bill. Amounts retain their original values all four years. No increases are given.

Music Performance Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to first-year and transfer students who are outstanding performing musicians who meet the challenges of Elizabethtown’s academic environment. Scholarships are open to music and non-music majors. Awards range in value up to $4,000 annually and are renewable for four years. Scholarship winners must participate in a College music ensemble identified by the College and take private music lessons for credit in their primary performing areas to maintain their scholarships. Students must receive “pass” grades in the ensembles and no less than “B-” in the lessons to remain eligible for the scholarship.

Trustee Grant

These grants are available to students who demonstrate financial need. A student must apply annually to be considered for this grant. This money is an outright grant to the student and does not have to be repaid. This aid is listed as a credit on the College bill. The receipt of additional merit awards may impact this amount.

Church of the Brethren Scholarship

These awards are available to students who are active members of the Church of the Brethren when they are admitted to the College. This money is an outright award to the student and does not have to be repaid. This aid is listed as a credit on the College bill.

Endowed Scholarships

Elizabethtown College offers dozens of endowed scholarships, each with different requirements. These could be based on major, year of study or interest.