Special Interest Scholarships
These scholarships recognize students with special interests who demonstrate the potential to contribute to certain programs or areas of campus life. Each scholarship has its own unique application for consideration.
Separate applications are due by January 15th after submission of the Common App.
Bonner Program
Award |
Application |
Renewable |
$30,000 + priority consideration for financial aid |
Yes |
Yes |
Established by the Bonner Foundation, the Bonner Program is a need-based program designed for students who are passionate about making a lasting impact through community service and civic engagement. Centre’s Bonner Program includes Bonner Scholars who show commitment to community service and demonstrate high financial need by having an Expected Family Contribution (EFC) of no more than $12,000 and Bonner Leaders who prioritize service and qualify for Federal Work-Study. Domestic students are eligible for these opportunities. United States citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for this program. The deadline for submitting the Bonner Candidate Form is January 15th.
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Language Scholarship
Award |
Application |
Renewable |
Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Language Scholarship recognizes students with a strong background of study in Arabic, French, German, Greek, Latin, Mandarin, or Spanish who wish to continue their study of language and culture at Centre. Majoring or minoring in a language is not required. Students may apply for a Language Scholarship in more than one target language by submitting additional applications. However, students are eligible for only one scholarship in one target language. Students may apply for a Language Scholarship in their native language. International and domestic students are eligible for this opportunity.
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New Horizons Program: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Award |
Application |
Renewable |
$30,000 |
Yes |
Yes |
The New Horizons Program is a scholarship opportunity that seeks to develop student leaders with a passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion work. The program is designed to provide a diverse group of students the opportunity to build leadership skills, professional development skills, communication skills, empathy, community, and appreciation for service learning. Domestic students are eligible for this opportunity. United States citizenship is not required. International students who will be studying at Centre on a student visa are not eligible for the program.
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Performing Arts Scholarship: Music
Award |
Application |
Renewable |
Up to $5,000 |
Yes |
Yes and Stackable |
The Performing Arts Scholarship recognizes musicians, vocalists, actors, and/or theatre technicians who have experience in and a commitment to further personal development in the musical and/or dramatic arts. International and domestic students are eligible, and majoring or minoring in performing arts is not required. Students may apply for a Performing Arts Scholarship in more than one area by submitting additional applications. However, students are eligible for only one Performing Arts Scholarship in one concentration. These may be combined with other merit scholarships (excluding premier).
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