Merit Scholarships

Hood College has developed an extensive merit scholarship program that recognizes the achievement, talent and potential of students. Awards are based upon the student's achievement in the classroom, ability to think analytically, talent and creativity within areas of interest and the potential to be successful at Hood College.

All students applying for admission will be considered for merit scholarships. No special application is required. Students will be informed of their eligibility upon acceptance to Hood College.

From time to time, an individual student-applicant may qualify for consideration in more than one scholarship category. In such a case, the highest scholarship amount will take precedence in Hood's awarding process. All are limited up to eight semesters. Students are notified of yearly renewal criteria, including minimum grade point average, upon receipt of their financial award notification.

Founders Scholarship - awarded to incoming full-time first-year and new transfer students who have the highest academic profiles and have shown leadership in school and community activities. The amount is 50 percent of tuition.

Trailblazer Scholarship - awarded to incoming full-time first-year and new transfer students with strong records of academic performance and extracurricular involvement. The amount is 33 percent of tuition.

Recognition Award - awarded to incoming full-time, first-year and new transfer students who have the potential to succeed academically and have demonstrated leadership, commitment to community service and/or demonstrated talent. The amount is 25 percent of tuition.

Opportunity Award - awarded to incoming full-time, first-year and transfer students who have demonstrated academic achievement. The amount is $10,000.