Waldorf Grants and Scholarships
Waldorf Grants are awarded to students on a need and "no-need" basis. In addition, Waldorf annually funds numerous Special Ability Awards.
Waldorf Merit Scholarships (Implemented or Beginning Fall 2008) for
incoming freshmen are awarded based on high school GPA and composite
ACT score. The following awards are available:
- Regents Scholarship, $11,000
- Presidential Scholarship, $8,000
- Excellence Scholarship, $7,000
- Transformational Scholarship, $6,000
- Promise Award, $4,000
- Belief Award, $2,000
Merit scholarships (Implemented or Beginning Fall 2008) are also available for transfer students. They are based on a student's cumulative GPA from their previous colleges and/or universities:
- Warrior Scholarship, $7,000 (3.5 Cumulative GPA and higher)
- Torch Scholarship, $6,000 (3.0-3.49 CGPA)
- Truth Award, $4,000 (2.5-2.99 CGPA)
- Light Award, $2,000 (2.49 CGPA and below)
Special Ability Awards in Art, Athletics, Communication, Music
and Drama are available for students demonstrating high achievement and
potential in any of these areas.
Auditions, high school records, portfolios, films and recommendations are used to select the recipients. Students who wish to apply for Special Ability Awards should request a special application form when applying for admission, in the space provided on the Application for Admission.
Scholarships for current students are given to currently enrolled Waldorf College students. Over $300,000 in financial aid was awarded last year.
Education Partners in Covenant (EPIC) is a cooperative venture between congregations of the three Iowa ELCA synods. Congregations elect to support students with grants of $100 to $500 per student and colleges match the grants. Students must be confirmed members of the congregation and the congregation must be enrolled in the program and have their level of participation determined by March 1 prior to the student's year of attendance.
Foreign Student Grants-These grants are awarded to International students based on TOEFL scores. The grants range from $5,000 to $6,000.
Dollars for Scholars Matching Funds-Awarded to students who receive local chapter scholarships. The college must be notified by August 15 prior to the student's period of enrollment in order to receive the matching funds. Maximum match is $200.
