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Merit Scholarships
We offer merit scholarships, which can be combined for up to $37,000 a year.
Beloit College recognizes academic achievement, talent, leadership—and potential in all of these areas. Our merit scholarships set the stage for Beloit’s academic excellence and makes for a strong community of future scholars, leaders, and innovators.
Academic Merit Scholarships
Students can qualify for a maximum of one, and they cannot be combined. Students are considered for academic merit scholarships with a complete application for admission and require no additional steps.
It’s our belief that every academically qualified student in the stateline region should have access to Wisconsin’s best private college. Qualified residents include first-year or transfer students who attend school, or reside, in one of the following counties: (WI) Rock, Green, or Walworth; (IL) Boone, Winnebago, or Stephenson.
Award: $32,000 per year.
The Presidential Scholarship is one of Beloit’s most prestigious academic honors. The selection of candidates is based on exceptional academic achievement and potential for continued success as a scholar and contributor to campus life.
Award: up to $32,000 per year.
The Wisconsin Distinguished Scholars Awards recognize excellence in academic achievement and are awarded to Wisconsin residents (outside of Rock, Green, and Walworth counties) admitted to the college with a 3.5 grade point average or higher.
Award: up to $32,000 per year.
The Eaton Scholarship recognizes students who have achieved outstanding academic success and who have shown significant leadership qualities.
Award: up to $30,000 per year.
The Deans’ Award is offered to students who demonstrate exceptional promise for success, both in the classroom and in making meaningful contributions to campus life.
Award: up to $27,000 per year.
The Trustee Transfer Scholarship is awarded to high-achieving transfer students.
Award: up to $32,000 per year.
Additional Merit Scholarships
The merit scholarships listed may require an additional step and may have a deadline for consideration.
Every year high school juniors in the top 10% of their class from partner high schools are identified by their high school counselors to apply for the Porter Scholar Program. Porter Scholars who excel in at least one (one-unit) class at Beloit College are eligible for this scholarship.
Requirements: A completed application for admission and earn “B” grade(s) or higher in one-unit Beloit College course as a Porter Scholar student.
Award: $5,000 per year.
The music scholarships are awarded to students based on their potential to contribute to the Beloit College music department. Students are not required to be music majors to qualify for these scholarships.
Requirements: The music scholarship application and additional details can be found below.
Deadline: A completed application for admission and a complete music scholarship application due by January 15.
Award: up to $5,000 per year.
General Information
To retain these awards, winners must contribute to Beloit’s music department by registering for a performance ensemble or pursuing lessons.
Students are encouraged to audition in their area of strongest expertise. Once on campus, participation in an ensemble or lessons does not need to be in the same mode of their audition.
Application
- Complete an application for admission.
- Submit the music scholarship interest form, which will be available in the fall. Within a few hours of submitting this form, you will be emailed login information to begin creating your music scholarship application.
- Log in and complete your music scholarship application. Your application will include your recorded video or audio audition consisting of two contrasting selections.
Audition
Candidates are required to perform two contrasting selections. While a specific difficulty level is not required, candidates should choose two pieces that they feel best represent their skills and abilities. Please note that original compositions are not permitted as audition repertoire.
Vocalists should perform two vocal solos with piano accompaniment; foreign language is not required but is encouraged. Suggested repertoire includes art songs or arias, one selection may be from the American songbook/musical theatre repertoire; pop songs are not acceptable.
Instrumentalists should perform solos from standard repertoire, with accompaniment if appropriate; an excerpt from an orchestral work is not acceptable.
The Study Abroad Award is open to students who have studied abroad for at least one semester during high school through AFS, Rotary, and YFO, or who are U.S. citizens who have lived overseas and had an immersive academic experience.
Requirement: An essay of up to 500 words, discussing your international experience should be submitted to schoolforms@beloit.edu. Or, discuss your international experience with an admissions counselor during an on-campus, off-campus, or Skype meeting.
Deadline: A completed application for admission and scholarship essay due by January 15.
Award: up to $5,000 per year.
Phi Theta Kappa is the world’s largest and most prestigious academic honor society for two-year college students. The Phi Theta Kappa Award recognizes transfer students who can demonstrate their membership in the honors society.
Requirement: Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.
Deadline: A completed application by the transfer application deadline.
Award: up to $5,000 per year.
Founders Scholarships recognize students who have been selected as National Merit Finalists. This notification usually happens in early-mid February. Finalists who decide to enroll at Beloit are encouraged to list Beloit as their first choice with the National Merit Corporation.
Requirement: Provide proof to the Beloit Financial Aid Office of your finalist status.
Deadline: A completed application for admission by January 15.
Award: up to $5,000 per year.
Limits and Renewal
Questions?
For questions about merit scholarships, feel free to reach out to your admission counselor.
While the Financial Aid Office does not award merit scholarships, they are happy to talk to answer any financial aid and affordability questions you may have. Call or email their office today!
Scholarship Renewal
Beloit College merit-based scholarships may be awarded in combination up to a maximum of $37,000 annually. Renewal of merit scholarships is predicated on students maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress and not being in any warning or probationary status with the Dean of Students Office.