2025 Application Guide for Grinnell College Choice Scholarship

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 5th of January, 2025.

Scholarship Summary: 
A domestic freshman student who chooses to apply early decision demonstrates their commitment to Grinnell. In return, Grinnell shows its commitment to domestic students who are admitted early decision with the Grinnell Choice Scholarship. Beginning with students admitted for the 2024–25 academic year, this is a $20,000 annual scholarship, renewable for a total of eight semesters.  

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must;
i.  Apply for admission into Grinnell by Early Decision I (Nov. 15) or Early Decision II (Jan. 5)

Value of Scholarship: 
The Grinnell Choice Scholarship is valued as a $20,000 annual scholarship, renewable for a total of eight semesters. 
  • Select students will receive a Founder's Scholarship in addition to the Grinnell Choice Scholarship.
  • Students from Iowa are eligible for a Founder's Scholarship of at least $20,000 upon admission. This scholarship for Iowa students is provided in place of the Grinnell Choice Scholarship.
Scholarship Application Guide: 
Domestic students who are admitted early decision
are guaranteed this scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Grinnell College Freshman Scholarship Page.