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Scholarship Opportunities
The Darton College Foundation, Inc. and other sources provide scholarship opportunities for students attending Darton College. Darton College Foundation Scholarships can be used in addition to other state and federal financial aid. All students applying for scholarships must also complete the federal financial aid application, available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarship applications are available from the Darton College Office of Financial Aid, and applicants are considered for all scholarships for which they are qualified. The priority deadline for scholarship applications is April first of each year. Applications received by the priority deadline will be given first consideration. The following is a list of available scholarships:
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE TO NEW STUDENTS
Foundation Half-Fee Scholarship
These scholarships are available to students who display academic promise or special talent. The scholarship covers one-half the cost of in-state tuition and fees each semester. Students must maintain a semester grade point average of 2.5 or better to be considered for selection and eligible to apply for renewal each year.
Service Scholarship
Students are selected based on their participation in service commitments. Students must enroll full-time, maintain a 2.25 or better GPA, and be recommended for continuation by their service supervisor to retain the scholarship. The Service Scholarship provides a fellowship stipend totaling $750 per semester.
Dean’s Scholar Award
This award is a non-renewable scholarship for incoming freshmen worth the total cost of tuition and mandatory fees for the fall and spring semesters. To qualify, students must graduate from high school with a college preparatory seal diploma, have a 3.0 GPA, a minimum SAT score of 1000 (ACT 21), and show evidence of community and school involvement. Students who are awarded the scholarship must enroll as a full-time student (12 hours) and remain in a degree-seeking track within a transfer or career program. The application for the Dean’s Scholar Award is available through the Office of Admissions at Darton College, (229) 317-6941.
Foundation Art Scholarship
These scholarships are awarded annually to winners of the art competitions during Fairly Renaissance. Entrants are limited to qualified high school students planning to major in art at Darton College. The recipient of this scholarship is nominated by the Darton College art faculty. This scholarship covers one-half the cost of in-state tuition and fees for the first academic year, and the recipient must maintain a 2.25 GPA.
Foundation Music Scholarship
The Music Scholarship is awarded each year to winners of the Spring Music Competition. Entrants are limited to qualified high school students planning to major in music at Darton College. The recipient of this scholarship is nominated by the Darton college music faculty. This scholarship covers one-half the cost of in-state tuition and fees for the first academic year, and recipients must maintain a 2.25 GPA.
Foundation Literary Scholarship
Winners of the annual writing competition sponsored by Fairly Graphic are awarded this scholarship. Entrants are limited to qualified high school students planning to attend Darton College. The recipients of this scholarship are nominated by Darton College theater faculty. This scholarship covers one-half the cost of in-state tuition and fees for the first academic year. Recipients must maintain a 2.25 GPA to remain eligible.
Division Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded by Darton College academic divisions to students who show special promise in these areas. The recipients of these scholarships are nominated by Darton College faculty from each awarding division. The scholarships cover one-half the cost of in-state tuition and fees for the first academic year. Recipients must maintain a 2.25 GPA to remain eligible.
Darton College Memorial Scholarships
Recipients are sophomores who exhibit outstanding academic potential. These scholarships are in memory of faculty and staff members, including Henry O. Adams, A. Doy Beck, Owen B. Murphy, and Susan Kavanaugh.
Charles Dean and Marianne Turnipseed Chitty Scholarship
Recipients must be enrolled in a transfer program or in the Darton College Nursing Program. Monies are awarded annually to cover the cost of in-state tuition and few and are renewable for up to two years provided the student maintains a 3.0 or better GPA.
Grace Emond Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship in the amount of $500 is awarded to a full-time Darton student who works on a College or student publication. The scholarship is subject to renewal each fall and spring semester based on the recommendation of the publication advisor.
Madge Holm Memorial Human Services Technology Scholarship
This in-state half-tuition scholarship is awarded to a student accepted into the Human Services Technology Program. The recipient cannot be receiving any other type of financial assistance and must maintain a 2.0 GPA to remain eligible for up to two years of support. Selection for this scholarship and annual renewal are determined by the Human Services Technology faculty.
Clifford Bowling Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded annually to a rising sophomore who has declared pre-vet as their major. In the case that a pre-vet major is not available, a science major is considered. This scholarship provides $1,000 for one academic year. Selection for this scholarship is determined by the Math/Science faculty.
Dr. Jerry a. Walton Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is in the amount of $500 and is given annually to a student who has declared a major in teacher education. The recipient must have no less than a 3.0 GPA, be classified as a sophomore, and be involved in extra-curricular activities. A committee of Social Science faculty selects the recipient.
Ken Tyson Scholarship
The Business Division faculty may elect up to two members of Alpha Beta Gamma annually to receive this award. Recipients must have a minimum 3.4 GPA and actively participate in service projects with Alpha Beta Gamma.
Darton College Foundation and Regents Study Abroad Scholarship
Eligibility for this scholarship is limited to students who demonstrate superior academic performance, have financial need, and have no prior travel experience outside the United States. Recipients are nominated by Darton College, and are expected to serve the College by sharing their experiences with the student body and the community.
Elmer H. “Moe” Bridges Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Allied Health who has a score of 950 of higher on the SAT and a minimum of a 2.8 GPA for high school or college.
Charles M. Jones, Jr. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded in memory of longtime trustee and friend of Darton College, Charles M. Jones. This full tuition memorial scholarship supports students pursuing a degree in the arts, with special consideration given to majors in the visual and performing arts. The recipient must have a minimum score of 950 on the SAT (20 ACT) and a minimum 3.0 GPA. Selection for this scholarship is determined by a committee of faculty members and trustees of the Darton College Foundation. The recipient is expected to play an active role in extracurricular activities at the College, to include performing or assisting in school plays, musical performances, etc.
Darton College Staff Honor Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to a traditional student who displays academic promise, leadership ability, and involvement in extracurricular activities. The one-half fee scholarship is funded through contributions and fundraising activities by the Darton College staff.
Out-of-State Service Scholarship
Out-of-state students with 2.5 high school grade point averages and minimum 900 combined (critical reading and math) SAT scores (19 composite ACT) are eligible to receive Darton College’s “Out-of-State Service Scholarship.” The scholarship award is $1,000 per semester for the first three semesters enrolled, and, with satisfactory student progress, rises to $2,000 per semester for the second year of attendance. Students receiving the Out-of-State Service Scholarship work 10 hours per week in meaningful, major-related work-service fields. Online-only students are not eligible to receive the scholarship.
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