Fall 2025 Catawba College Spirit of Catawba Award

APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP

Scholarship Awarding University: 
Catawba College

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will close on the 15th of November, 2024.

Scholarship Summary: 
The Spirit of Catawba Scholarship is an award is for top students (US citizens and permanent residents) who excel in two or more of the primary values of Catawba: Scholarship, Character, Culture, and Service. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria: 
Applicants must meet the following criteria to apply:
• have engaged in an activity that sets them apart, such as starting their own service organization, initiating a new club, excelling as a leader in their school or community, starting their own business, or conducting a research project.
  • Catawba are looking for nominees who excel in two or more of these areas, showcasing outstanding leadership or service initiatives. 
Value of Scholarship: 
The Spirit of Catawba scholarship covers the full tuition cost and is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To be considered for the scholarship,
i. Applicants must apply for admission and be admitted by November 15th.
  • High School Counselors are invited to nominate students who match the requirements.
ii. Eligible students will then be contacted by the Admissions Office to compete for the Spirit of Catawba Scholarship.
iii. The Spirit of Catawba Competition Event will hold on the 7th of February, 2025.

Students who apply for the scholarship are strongly encouraged to also apply to the Honors Program (application available in the Admissions Portal).

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Catawba College Merit Scholarship Page.