E&H Scholarships & Grants
The percentage of donations to the College by Emory & Henry graduates ranks among the top 10 percent of colleges and universities nationwide and says volumes about the high degree of satisfaction Emory & Henry graduates have with their education. The support of E&H alumni translates into the tremendous support for scholarships that are offered to Emory & Henry College's current students.
Emory & Henry College awards merit-based academic scholarships based on GPA and SAT/ACT scores. Scholarships for incoming freshmen range from $8,000 to $14,000 for the Academic Merit Scholarship up to $15,000 for the prestigious Patrick Henry or John Emory Scholarships. The Admissions Office will present accepted applicants' information to the Vice President for Enrollment Management for award. There is also an opportunity for service oriented students with need to apply for the Bonner Scholar Program. See each scholarship or grant program detailed below.
Please note Emory & Henry College awards are for tuition only, are based on full-time enrollment by students each semester and divided equally between fall and spring semesters. If a student is enrolled only for one semester in an academic year, they will receive half of their annual award for that semester. If a student is not full-time at the end of add/drop period each semester, institutional aid will be removed and other aid adjusted depending on level of enrollment. Financial aid will not be changed until the end of add/drop period to allow a student ample time to correct their enrollment. Students planning to be enrolled only part-time should notify the CSA Office in writing of their plans so that their aid can be adjusted ahead of enrollment so that their billing statements will reflect accurate aid. No institutional aid is available for summer term study.
The Patrick Henry Scholarship
Named for the renowned patriot of the American Revolution and Virginia's first governor for whom the College is named and symbolizes the College's commitment to the ideals of freedom and civic virtue. This prestigious scholarship of up to $15,000 is awarded to the top academic achievers accepted for admission to Emory & Henry College. Awards are based on the accepted applicants' cumulative high school grade point average in combination with their ACT or SAT scores. Accepted applicants will be notified of their award by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
The John Emory Scholarship
Named for Bishop John Emory, an eminent church leader at the time the College was founded, who symbolizes belief in the union of faith and learning. This prestigious scholarship of up to $15,000 is similarly awarded to the top academic achievers, who are members of the United Methodist Church and have been accepted for admission to Emory & Henry College. Awards are based on the accepted applicants' cumulative high school grade point average in combination with their ACT or SAT scores. Accepted applicants will be notified of their award by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
E&H Academic Merit Scholarship
The Emory & Henry Academic Merit Scholarship recognizes the achievements of students with a broader range of cumulative grade point average and test scores. Scholarships will range from $8,000 to $14,000 based on the combination of GPA and test scores. Accepted applicants will be notified of their award by the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Honors Program:
The Emory & Henry College Honors Program provides distinctive academic and co-curricular experiences to outstanding students who are committed to excellence and have strong leadership skills. The Honors Program students are expected to raise the level of intellectual discourse campus-wide and to get involved in the campus as well as the surrounding community. Honors Scholars are awarded $1,000 per academic year in academic. Additionally, each student is allotted $2,000 to be used over four years to support study abroad, undergraduate research and other components of academic plan. Honors Scholars are selected after a rigorous, invitation-only interview process during the College’s annual Scholarship Day held each year in February.
Annual Scholarship Day
Each February the College holds an invitation-only scholarship day. Invitation is based on student’s grade point average, test scores, and stated interests on the initial application for Admission. Students are invited to participate in interviews for the Honors Scholars Program, pre-health scholarships, arts scholarships (including theatre, music and visual), and church vocation scholarships. Applicants wishing to be considered for invitation must be accepted for admission to the College by January 15 each year. Additional forms for church vocation and pre-health must also be completed and returned as directed (see Forms & Links page).
United Methodist Church Scholarships
In addition to possible scholarships directly from the General Board of Higher Education and Ministry (www.gbhem.org), limited amount of funds are available through the United Methodist Scholarship Award from Emory & Henry College. Interested student should complete the nomination form under Forms & Links.
Holston Conference Matching Grant
Emory & Henry College will match any bona fide scholarship awarded by the student’s home Holston Conference United Methodist Church up to $1,500 per year. The college also participates in the Triple Your Dollar award through the Holston Conference. If the home church sends their donation to the Conference and the Conference agrees to match, we will match the Conference up to $1,000. The most matching funds allowed per student under either type of award is a combined $1,500 per year.
Service Scholarships
Emory & Henry College is committed to engaging our students in the kind of service that builds citizenship and communities. We believe that as a college, we have the power to not only change the lives of our students, but to change the lives of those who come in contact with our students. Through either the Bonner Scholars Program or Associates Program of service scholarships given by the Appalachian Center for Community Service, we encourage students to commit to serving their neighbors at Emory & Henry and beyond.
Bonner Scholars Program
Established in 1991 by the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation, Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey, the Bonner Scholars Program is the premier service scholarship program at Emory & Henry College. The Bonner Program offers 80 scholarships annually in return for eight hours of direct community service and two hours of reflection and participation in enrichment events per week. The breakdown of the scholarship over a four-year period is as follows:
First Year |
$2,850 |
First Summer |
2,500 |
Sophomore Year |
2,850 |
Second Summer |
2,500 |
Junior Year |
2,850 |
Senior Year |
2,850 |
Loan Reduction Grant(upon graduation) |
2,000 |
Total |
$18,400 |
In addition to the $18,400 Bonner Scholarship, Emory & Henry agrees to meet 100% of a student's financial need through other scholarships, grants and loans. First-year students with a ranking in the upper 40 percent of their high school graduating class and an expected family contribution of $4,500 or less are eligible to apply to participate in the Bonner Scholars Program. Applications may be obtained from the Office of Admissions or the Appalachian Center for Community Service. Rising seniors may also earn a $500 stipend during their third summer.
Contact:
Christian Miller, Coordinator, Bonner Scholarship Program, and the Appalachian Center for Community Service
Email: cmiller@ehc.edu
Appalachian Center Associates Program
The Appalachian Center Associates Program awards up to 10 students a renewable yearly scholarship of $1,200 per year in return for six hours of community service per week. Students may choose their service sites. Recent sites have included E&H Tutoring, Afternoon Academy, and Valley Health Care Center, a nearby long-term care facility for the elderly.
Contact:
Gloria Surber
Email: gwsurber@ehc.edu
Grants
E&H Access Grant
Emory & Henry Access Grant is a need-based grant to assist students with financial need. Need is determined based on the results of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The award is subject to change based on receipt of additional assistance from outside sources which may cover a student's need. E&H Access Grant applies only to tuition. Award will be reduced or possibly eliminated for students enrolled at less than full-time enrollment (12 semester hours per semester). The annual award will be applied half in the fall and half in the spring.
Out-of-State Grant
Emory & Henry College will offer an Out of State Grant to students from other states who do not receive state assistance from Virginia or their home state. Some states like Michigan or Vermont may have state grants which will travel with you to Emory & Henry College. If you are receiving funds from your home state for your attendance at Emory & Henry College, you will not qualify for this grant. The amount of the award will vary from year to year based on available institutional funding.
Endowed and Non-Endowed Scholarships
Many alumni and other generous donors have given substantial funds to Emory & Henry College to assist students in achieving their dream of a college education. Students are not required to file applications for consideration of these scholarships. These scholarships will become the source of funds for other academic merit or need based grants for selected students. Recipients of these scholarships will be notified by either the CSA Office or the Office of Institutional Advancement. They may be asked to write a thank-you note to the donor of their scholarship and attend a benefactors' event.
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