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Briar Cliff University Scholarship Application

Presidential Scholarships
The Presidential Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship. Minimum ACT 26 or 1170 SAT and a 3.75 cumulative grade point average (GPA) are required. Students are awarded based on academic qualification, demonstrated leadership and an interview with University officials. The Iowa Tuition Grant will be deducted from the Presidential Scholarship. Recipients must maintain full-time status, live on campus and maintain a 3.0 GPA to renew the scholarship.

 Scholarship Deadline:  Jan. 30, 2012 Online Application Printer-Friendly Application 

Academic Scholarships
The Briar Cliff Academic Achievement Award is based on high school GPA and ACT/SAT scores. This award ranges from $2,500-$16,000 on campus and $1,500-$12,000 off campus. To renew your award for the next academic year, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards. This award is adjusted for residents or commuters. If awarded as an on campus student and the student moves off campus, the award will be adjusted to off campus amount. Students must be full-time (at least 12 hours) each semester to receive funding.

 Bishop's Scholarships
Minimum GPA of 3.25 or higher, an ACT of 24 or higher (equivalent SAT of 1090 or higher) and rank in the top 25% of their class. Applicants must belong to a parish within the Diocese of Sioux City and have the support of their pastor. 

Scholarship Deadline: Feb. 1, 2012. Printer-Friendly Application         

Transfer Scholarships
Up to $10,000 annually. First-time transfer Briar Cliff students. Scholarships apply to full-time day students only. Preference given to early applicants. No deadline.

Continuing Education Scholarship
 These scholarships available for adult learners/non-traditional students.  Scholarships apply to full-time day students. Apply here.

Art-Music-Theatre
 Students who have auditioned or presented a portfolio may be considered for awards in art, music and theatre. Awards can be renewed based on participation or guidelines set by appropriate faculty member. Recipients must maintain full-time status.

Athletics Scholarships
Briar Cliff University offers athletic scholarships in the following sports: Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Track, Tennis, Men’s Baseball, Football, Wrestling, Women’s Softball and Volleyball. Athletes must meet the grade point average requirements listed in the Satisfactory Academic Progress Standards on page 7. Recipients must maintain full-time status.

Briar Cliff Cheerleading/Dance Participation Grants
 Students interested in this grant must audition for cheerleading/dance squads.

 Datatel Scholars Foundation