Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on an ongoing basis
Scholarship Summary:
All U.S. and Permanent Resident applicants who have been admitted to Gustavus will be automatically considered for the renewable Dean’s merit-based scholarships. International students are eligible for the Count Folke Bernadotte Memorial Scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
i. Be admitted for undergraduate study at Gustavus Adolphus
ii. Show significant academic achievement, service, or leadership in their high schools, churches, and communities.
Value of Scholarship:
The Gustavus Adolphus College Freshmen Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
1) Gold Scholarship: Annual award starting at $25,000, is in recognition of past achievements and in anticipation of your future success at Gustavus.
2) Dean's Scholarship: Awards ranging from $32,000-$34,000 annually ($128,000-$136,000 over four years) recognize students who show significant academic achievement, service, or leadership in their high schools, churches, and communities.
3) President's Scholarship: Awards of up to $36,500 annually represent the College's financial commitment to academic excellence, one of our five core values. Past recipients ranked near the top of their graduating class, enrolled in academically challenging high school courses, and typically earned a composite score of 30 or higher on the ACT or 1400 on the SAT.
4) Count Folke Bernadotte Scholarship for International students: Awards typically ranges from $20,000 - $45,000 per year and is assigned based on a number of factors, including academic success, extracurricular involvement, and demonstration of financial need
Scholarship Application Guide:
There is no separate scholarship application; eligible undergraduate students will be reviewed automatically for a merit scholarship upon admission.
**NOTE FOR 2024 APPLICANTS: In order to be considered for the Presidential Scholarship, submission of ACT or SAT test scores is recommended but not required.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Gustavus Adolphus College Undergraduate Scholarship Page or the International Student Page.