Departmental Scholarships are offered by a small number of departments on campus to students who show exceptional ability in that specific major or area.

Eligibility: Students majoring in Art.

Amount: Up to $1500 per year; renewed annually at the discretion of

the Art Department . Both portfolio evaluation and need are taken into account when determining award amount.

How to Apply: Must submit art portfolio to Art Department by March 1 for consideration. Contact Art Department for details.

Eligibility: Students majoring in Music, Music Education, or CCM. (Note: Music Business, Digital Media, and Media Promotions majors are not eligible.)

Amount: Up to $1000 per year; renewed annually at the discretion of the Music Department.

How to Apply: Must audition—either in person on one of the designated audition dates, or by videotape. See Music Scholarship Audition Guidelines for more information.

Eligibility: Students planning to major in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Physics (or a related field) with a complete application file and who qualify for the President's, Dean's, or Transfer Honor Scholarship.

Amount: $1000 to $2000 per year; renewed annually by maintaining a 3.0 GPA. Essay evaluation and need are both taken into account when determining award amount.

How to Apply: Science Scholarship Essay must be received by March 1. For essay details, contact Admissions Office or visit the Science Scholarship Information page.

Eligibility: Minority students who declare an education major and have a 2.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale and a minimum of 20 on the ACT or 950 (math+critical reading) on the SAT. (Note: The Writing portion of the SAT and ACT are not considered when determining eligibility for academic merit scholarships. See why.)

Amount: Up to $2500 per year; renewed annually by maintaining a 2.7 GPA.

How to Apply: Meet the eligibility requirements.

Eligibility: Students who participate in either the String Ensemble or Concert Band and are not eligible for the Music Scholarship.

Amount: $500 per year; renewed annually at the discretion of the specific ensemble director.

How to Apply: Based on video taped audition. Contact the Music Department for audition information.