Scholarships
Scholarships are one of the best ways to help defray the cost of tuition and board. Different than a loan, scholarships do not need to be paid back. Students are awarded based on a “best quality” rating and meet the criteria for any of Prescott College’s admissions scholarships.
Scholarship applications must be submitted by their specific priority date. After the priority dates, awards will be limited, based on the availability of scholarships.
Prescott College also awards institutional and federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities to students with demonstrated financial need. Visit the Financial Aid page for details.
Scholarship & Grant Opportunities
On-Campus Undergraduate Students
First-time students: $17,000/year
Transfers: $15,000/year
On-Campus Undergraduate Students
Awarded based on Student Aid Index (SAI) – FAFSA required.
| SAI Amount | 1st Time Students | Transfer Students |
|---|---|---|
SAI Amount$1,500- 20,000 | 1st Time Students$4,000/per year | Transfer Students$2,750/per year |
SAI Amount$20,001-33,960 | 1st Time Students$2,000/per year | Transfer Students$1,000/per year |
SAI Amount$33,961 & above | 1st Time Students————— | Transfer Students————— |
To be considered for the Bridge Grant, students must complete the FAFSA. Complete your FAFSA at studentaid.gov
On-Campus Undergraduate Students
First-time and transfer students: $2,000/year
Awarded to a student who demonstrates:
- Strong alignment to Prescott College’s mission and values
- Passion for improving the environment
- Commitment to social justice by way of their essay or through their studies or extra-curricular activities
Graduate level scholarships are awarded to students who qualify through the admissions process. No application necessary.
This one-time scholarship goes toward tuition in your first time of enrollment for a Master’s in Education (M.Ed.). Students must begin either in Summer or Fall 2024 and enroll in at least 6 credits to be considered.
| Master in Education (M.Ed.) Degree | $1,800 |
Available to Ph.D. students based on the strength of their admissions application and prior experience. This scholarship is renewable throughout the student’s program of study.
| Full-time (12 or more credits) | $4,000 / term |
| Three-quarter time (9 – 11 credits) | $3,000 / term |
| Half time (6 – 8 credits) | $2,000 / term |
Open to a student who is transferring from one of our partner community colleges. Up to 20% tuition discount on your Prescott College courses. Ask your admissions counselor about this unique opportunity.
Prescott College has a number of endowments that are specifically for awarding scholarships to enrolled students.
The annual competition is open to all current and incoming students. Each scholarship has specific eligibility criteria but only one main endowed scholarships application is required for most scholarships. Amounts of each scholarship vary up to $7,300.
Visit the financial aid page for current deadlines
Late applications will only be reviewed in the event of no qualified applicant from the initial pool of applications.
Submit the Freedom Education Fund (FEF) application if you are or will be an undergraduate DACAmented or undocumented student, for the possibility of a full-tuition scholarship for up to four years (your entire undergraduate program!). One scholarship available for a student beginning in Fall 2024. This special scholarship began through student initiative and is supported in part through donors and through a $30 (optional) per term student fee for our on-campus undergraduate students. Others may contribute to this fund anytime through this link. (Write “Freedom Education Fund” in the gift restrictions box.)
There are thousands of scholarships offered by various organizations and companies that are available to college students everywhere. It is difficult to navigate through these many opportunities, so Prescott College has compiled a list of them directly applicable to our students. No matter your degree program or grade level, there are scholarships available year-round.
These scholarships have been pre-selected by the Financial Aid Office as good matches for Prescott College students. However, you can apply for any outside scholarship. Review eligibility requirements for each scholarship to ensure that you qualify.
Helpful Hint: Scholarships offering more money are typically more competitive. Applying for more scholarships with a smaller dollar value may increase your chances of being awarded.