Transfer Student Scholarships

Presidential Transfer Scholarship - The Presidential Scholarship is awarded only to full-time students entering their first year (both transfer and new freshman students) at Simpson College.  It is awarded to students possessing exceptional academic ability and potential as evidenced by high school/previous college performance and success on the American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT).

This scholarship is renewable at Simpson College with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours. Above 61 completed hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 must be maintained.

 

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - Simpson College awards renewable scholarships ranging from $13,000 to $16,000 to community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.  Amounts will be determined based on the applicant pool.  Applicants must be current members seeking full-time enrollment at Simpson College.  To be considered for the Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship, students must be admitted to Simpson College and submit the Phi Theta Kappa scholarship verification form. A minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale is preferred.  Phi Theta Kappa members may also be eligible for additional scholarships or grants but cannot be combined with the Presidential Transfer Scholarship or the DMACC Honors Program Scholarship

The renewal requirement is a cumulative Simpson GPA of 2.50.

 

DMACC Honors Program Scholarship– Simpson College will award this scholarship to students who graduate with the DMACC Honors Program recognition.  The scholarship will range from $12,000 to $17,000 and the amount awarded will be based on gpa.  The scholarship will be renewable and cannot be combined with Phi Theta Kappa or the Presidential Transfer Scholarship.

The renewal requirement is a cumulative Simpson GPA of 2.50.

 

Transfer Student Honor Scholarship - Exceptional transfer students who demonstrate high academic achievement and who plan to seek full-time enrollment at Simpson College may compete for this prestigious award. Applicants must have achieved a minimum 3.3 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, earned an associate in arts degree or 61 transferable semester hours and demonstrate varied leadership experience. Award amounts vary.

The renewal requirement is a cumulative GPA of 2.50 at Simpson.

 

Matthew Simpson Scholarship – This scholarship is awarded only to full-time students entering Simpson College for the first time. This award is named in recognition of Bishop Matthew Simpson. Eligible candidates must hold membership in a United Methodist Church, possess strong academic ability and potential as evidenced by high school/previous college performance and success on the American College Test (ACT) and/or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT). The student must demonstrate leadership qualities in both the community and church. Award amounts range up to $2000.

This scholarship is renewable at Simpson College with a cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours. Above 61 completed hours, a cumulative GPA of 2.50 must be maintained.

 

George Washington Carver Fellowship – This scholarship is named in honor of George Washington Carver, who attended Simpson College.  It is one of the most prestigious academic awards offered by Simpson College.  The Carver Fellowship ranges from 3/4 to full tuition.  This scholarship is awarded to outstanding freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who exhibit potential for leadership, evidence of service and contribution to community and superior academic achievement in secondary school.

The Carver Fellowship is renewable with a Simpson College cumulative GPA of 2.25 up to and including 61 completed hours.  Above 61 completed hours a cumulative 2.50 must be maintained.

 

George Washington Carver Scholarship - Named in honor of George Washington Carver, who attended Simpson College, these scholarships are awarded to both freshman and transfer students from distinctive and broadly diverse backgrounds, who will help enrich the educational environment and bring multicultural perspectives to the campus community.  The Carver Scholarship awards range from $11,000 to $15,000.

The Carver Scholarship is renewable with a Simpson College cumulative GPA of 2.25.

 

Art, Music and Theatre Scholarships - Awards in these areas are made to students on the basis of ability and academic promise. An audition for music and theatre scholarships or a portfolio for art scholarships is required of candidates for these awards. To be considered for an Art, Music or Theatre Scholarship, students must be admitted to Simpson College for full-time enrollment.

 

Alumni Scholarship - The alumni scholarship recognizes the dependent student whose mother, father or grandparents attended Simpson College.  An alumni grant of $1,000 per year will be made available to each dependent of an alumnus. The student must be enrolled full time to receive this award.

 

Endowed Scholarship - High school and community college achievements are recognized through the Endowed Scholarship program.  These scholarship funds are made possible through the generous financial support of alumni, trustees, and friends of Simpson College.  Many of these scholarships are designated for students with specific academic interests or backgrounds.  Several of these awards are designated at the upper-class level.

 

Simpson Recognition Scholarship - The Simpson Recognition Scholarship is awarded only to full-time students entering Simpson for the first time. It is awarded to students who demonstrate strong academic ability. In order to qualify for this award, a student must have an ACT composite score of at least 23 or a combined SAT score from 1050 to 1130, and the student must rank in the top one-third of his or her high school class. This scholarship is designed to recognize the student with high academic potential who qualifies for no other Simpson gift assistance.  Therefore, it will not be awarded in addition to other Simpson financial assistance.

 

Iowa Conference United Methodist Scholarship – Transfer students who are members of the United Methodist Church in the Iowa Conference may apply for the Iowa Conference United Methodist Scholarship to attend Simpson College provided the student did not receive the award at a previously attended United Methodist college.  It is available only the first year they attend Simpson.  Scholarship amounts vary annually.  Applications are available through the local pastor, the Conference headquarters, or the office of financial assistance at Simpson College.  Application deadline is March 1^st.