Ecclesia Institutional Scholarships
Ecclesia College is committed to helping students pursue a Christ-centered education at a cost that is manageable. Through internal scholarships, grants, and work-learning opportunities, we help reduce out-of-pocket costs and limit the amount many students may need to borrow. To support that goal, we provide the following internal scholarships:
Ecclesia College offers academic scholarships for undergraduate students enrolled on campus. Scholarship levels are based on a student’s cumulative GPA and qualifying ACT, SAT, or CLT score.
Our highest academic scholarship level for students who qualify at the top end of the chart.
A strong academic scholarship for students with competitive GPA and test score combinations.
A solid scholarship option for students who meet the mid-range academic thresholds.
Our starting academic scholarship level for students who meet the minimum qualifying range.
Find Your Likely Initial Scholarship
If you are applying as an undergraduate on-campus student, match your cumulative GPA with your highest qualifying ACT, SAT, or CLT score to see your likely academic scholarship.
| ACT | SAT | CLT | 3.0 GPA | 3.5 GPA | 3.85 GPA | 4.0 GPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28+ | 1300+ | 92+ | $3,000Aspire | $3,500President’s | $3,500President’s | $3,500President’s |
| 27 | 1260–1290 | 89–91 | $3,000Aspire | $3,000Aspire | $3,500President’s | $3,500President’s |
| 26 | 1230–1250 | 86–88 | $3,000Aspire | $3,000Aspire | $3,000Aspire | $3,500President’s |
| 25 | 1200–1220 | 83–85 | $2,500Dean’s | $3,000Aspire | $3,000Aspire | $3,500President’s |
| 24 | 1160–1190 | 79–82 | $2,500Dean’s | $2,500Dean’s | $3,000Aspire | $3,000Aspire |
| 23 | 1130–1150 | 75–78 | $2,500Dean’s | $2,500Dean’s | $2,500Dean’s | $3,000Aspire |
| 22 | 1100–1120 | 72–74 | $1,500Promise | $2,500Dean’s | $2,500Dean’s | $3,000Aspire |
| 21 | 1060–1090 | 67–71 | $1,500Promise | $1,500Promise | $2,500Dean’s | $2,500Dean’s |
| 20 | 1030–1050 | 63–66 | $1,500Promise | $1,500Promise | $1,500Promise | $2,500Dean’s |
| 19 | 990–1020 | 58–62 | $1,500Promise | $1,500Promise | $1,500Promise | $2,500Dean’s |
Weighted high school GPAs are accepted. College transfer students use cumulative college GPA with 24+ earned transferable hours. These academic scholarships apply to undergraduate students enrolled on campus.
Scholarship Renewal
Renewal is based on your Ecclesia College GPA from the previous academic year.
Important: These scholarship levels apply to undergraduate students enrolled on campus and are based on the academic chart currently used by Ecclesia College.
The Matching Church Scholarship helps churches support students by contributing scholarships that Ecclesia College matches up to $750 per semester or $1,500 per year. This program reduces tuition costs for students while strengthening the connection between churches, students, and the college.
CLS is awarded to new students based on their demonstrated Christian leadership. For on-campus students, the award is $1,000 per academic year. Each year, a maximum of ten entering students will be awarded. You must first be accepted to be eligible to apply for this scholarship. This scholarship’s priority deadline is June 1.
Amount
- Up to $1,000 per year
Eligibility
- Candidates are evaluated on the basis of demonstrated academic ability, Christian leadership, and financial need
This scholarship is awarded based on hours worked, and students must incorporate their work into their college learning experience. New students begin at Arkansas’ minimum wage and have the opportunity to advance. Every semester, freshmen will work 180 hours. Non-freshmen with WLS Office approval can work 90-300 hours per semester. Students are responsible to perform required work learning hours.
Amount
- $3,960 per year (with completed work hours)
The scholarship award is based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funding. Priority is given to those students who are interested in full-time vocational ministry.
Amount
- Up to $1000 per year
Athletics and music performance scholarships are limited. Department heads or coaching staff choose reward amounts. Athletic department scholarships are based on athletic performance. Tryouts are required.
Amount
- Varies by program
State Scholarships
This information is meant to give scholarship applicants a general understanding of the program, not a complete list of requirements. The program’s rules can be viewed on the ADHE’s website.
Amounts
- $2,000 freshman year
- $4,000 sophomore year
- $4,000 junior year
- $5,000 senior year
Eligibility
- Be an Arkansas resident
- Be accepted for admission at
- Score a 19+ on the ACT (or equivalent score on an equivalent test)
- Enroll full-time each fall and spring semester (12 hours the fall semester immediately following high school graduation)
Application
- Complete the FAFSA form
- Apply using the ADHE Scholarship Application Management System
Renewal
- Maintain a 2.5 GPA
- Complete 27 hours in your first academic year and 30 hours each year thereafter
- Be continuously enrolled
- Renewable for up to eight semesters
This information is meant to give scholarship applicants a general understanding of the program, not a complete list of requirements. The program’s rules can be viewed on the ADHE’s website.
Amounts
- $9,000 freshman year
- $6,000 sophomore year
- $6,000 junior year
- $5,000 senior year
Eligibility
- Be an Arkansas resident
- Be accepted for admission at
- Have a composite score or superscore of 32 on a single ACT OR a combined math and critical reasoning score of 1410 on a single SAT; AND
- Have a 3.5 academic grade point average OR selection as a National Achievement Finalist or National Merit Finalist
Application
- Complete the FAFSA form
- Apply using the ADHE Scholarship Application Management System
Renewal
- Student must maintain a minimum 3.25 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at the end of each academic year
- Student must complete 27 semester credit hours during the first academic year and 30 semester credit hours per year thereafter.
Check to see if there are any scholarship programs available in your state. Transferring a state scholarship to a college outside of the state can be tricky, as this is usually determined by the individual state’s terms and guidelines. You’ll need to contact the state agency or department that is responsible for awarding the scholarship to find out if transferring the scholarship is possible. That said, it is possible to transfer some scholarships, so it’s worth looking into. Good luck with your college search!
Federal Grants
An summary of the grant is provided in the information below. Visit studentaid.gov for comprehensive information.
Amounts
- Up to $7,395
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Demonstrate financial need via the FAFSA
Application
- Complete the FAFSA form (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).
Renewal
- Every year, you must reapply by completing the FAFSA form. (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).
An summary of the grant is provided in the information below. Visit studentaid.gov for comprehensive information.
Amounts
- Up to $3,000 (funds are limited)
Eligibility
- Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen
- Demonstrate financial need via the FAFSA
Application
- Complete the FAFSA form (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).
Renewal
- Every year, you must reapply by completing the FAFSA form. (include Ecclesia on the School Selection page).