Scholarship and Grants
Scholarship and grant information for the 2012-13 academic year
Maximize your potential to receive additional renewable funding for quality education at Newman University. In order to receive any institutional Newman scholarships or grants you must be a full-time flat-rate student.
Freshman and Transfer Merit Scholarships
Cardinal Newman Scholarship
Named after John Henry Cardinal Newman, this scholarship is the top academic award offered at Newman. The scholarship amount for 2012-13 is $19,388 annually ($77,522+ over four years) plus $2,000 annually ($8,000 over four years) in housing grant.
Requirements
- 4.0+ HS GPA
- 30+ ACT (or equivalent SAT)
- Must complete 64 community service hours annually
- Must maintain 3.4 cumulative GPA
- Available to first-time full-time freshman only
National Merit Scholarship
The National Merit Scholarship is awarded to those students who have been recognized as a National Merit Finalists. The scholarship amount for 2012-13 is $18,866 annually ($75,464+ over four years) plus $2,000 annually ($8,000 over four years) in housing grant.
Requirements
- Must have taken the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/ NMSQT) in their junior year and met the designated score.
Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship recognizes high academic achievement. This award is $12,000 annually ($48,000 over four years).
Requirements
- 3.8-3.9 HS GPA
- 28-29 ACT (or equivalent SAT)
- Must complete 64 community service hours annually
- Must maintain 3.3 cumulative GPA
- Available to first-time full-time freshman
Board of Trustees Scholarship
This academic scholarship is available to freshman and transfer students. The award is $8,000 annually ($32,000 over 4 years).
Requirements
- 3.3-3.79 HS GPA or 3.3 + Cum. College GPA – freshman and transfer students
- 23-27 ACT (or equivalent SAT) – freshman students only
- Must maintain 3.0 cumulative GPA
Newman Grant
The Newman Grant is available to freshmen and transfer students. This award is $5,000 annually ($20,000 over four years).
Requirements
- 2.0-3.29 HS GPA or 2.0- 3.29 Cum. College GPA – freshman and transfer students
- 18-22 ACT (or equivalent SAT) – freshman students only
- Must maintain full-time status
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Newman University recognizes Phi Theta Kappa members by awarding this scholarship. The award is $3,000 annually ($6,000 over 2 years).
Requirements
- Must be a member of Phi Theta Kappa prior to enrollment with Newman University as a first time transfer student
- Membership validated on Community College transcripts
Below you will find the detailed information and applications for the following scholarships:
Alumni Grant
Maria De Mattias Scholarship
Victor Murdock Communications Scholarship
Wah-leeta Steckline Scholarship
Community College Associate Degree Incentive Scholarship
First time transfer students are eligible for a $1,500 scholarship (over two years) if they have completed a two-year degree from a community college located in Kansas, Texas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri, or Colorado.
Requirements
- Earned associate degree from a community college
- Must enroll in a bachelor's degree program
- Scholarship is not available to students from technical schools or who have already earned a bachelor's degree.
Outside Scholarship and Loan Programs
Dual Admissions Scholarship
The dual admissions scholarship is available to students who are transferring from a partner school. The award is $3000 annually ($6000 over two years).
Requirements
- Students must be accepted and/or enrolled at one of the partner schools.
- Students must complete the Application for Admission for the year they intend to enroll at Newman University at least two semesters prior to their enrollment as a first time transfer.
- Students must complete and sign the Dual Admissions/Intent to Enroll Application.
For more information about the Dual Admissions Program please visit the admissions transfer page.
Need-Based Financial Aid
De Mattias Grant (Need-Based)
Newman University offers need-based grants to those who qualify.
Newman University Housing Grants
The housing grant is available to students interested in on-campus housing. The grant award is up to $2,000 annually.
Requirements
- Students must live in NU residence halls
- Students must have a minimum of 14 meals per week plan
- Students must file FAFSA
- Students must accept all federal/state grants and loans
- Students must demonstrate additional unmet need
Athletics
Athletic scholarships are given to students involved in varsity athletics who meet NCAA eligibility requirements. Amounts of the scholarships are varied and are at the discretion of coaches.
Fine Arts
Fine Arts Scholarships are given to students who are involved in Newman University Fine Arts programs, Amounts of the scholarships are varied and are at the discretion of the program directors.
Requirements
- Program Acceptance & Participation
- Portfolio Review and/or Audition
Co-curricular Scholarships
ASC Community Leader Scholarship
In keeping with the mission of Newman University and the mission of our founders the Adorers of the Blood of Christ (ASC), this scholarship program acknowledges community service. Students selected as ASC Community Leader Scholars will participate in leadership and service classes as well as providing community service. The scholarship is $3,000 annually ($12,000 over four years).
ASC Community Leader Scholarship
Requirements
- 3.0+ cumulative HS GPA
- Outstanding community service
- Program application deadline of Jan. 15
- Interview required
- 90 hrs community service annually
- 4 years of service classes
- Available to first-time full-time freshman
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
AVID Future Teachers Scholarship
The AVID Future Teachers Scholarship program is designed to assist those former AVID students who would like to pursue a career in teaching. Newman University is committed to helping students to transform society. The AVID Future Teachers Scholarship helps the Wichita Public Schools develop future teachers while they gain valuable experience tutoring AVIDstudents through our the academic year.
Requirements
To be eligible for the AVID Future Teachers Scholarship Program, students must:
- Be Admitted to Newman University
- Be a current or past AVID student
- Complete the AVID Future Teachers Scholarship Application or the Wichita Public Schools Grow Your Own Teacher Scholarship Application form
- Have a HS GPA or 2.75 or higher or Cumulative College GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Provide Two (2) Recommendations (One must be from a School Official)
- Complete Interview process