Institutional Scholarships

The Margaret A. Pitts Scholarship (Column A Scholarship)

Amount: Up to Full Tuition, Room and Board

The Margaret A. Pitts Scholarship is a highly competitive award for up to two incoming freshmen each year. Recipients must be first-time, full-time students entering directly from high school with a minimum 3.5 GPA. The scholarship covers tuition and fees remaining after federal and state grants; outside scholarships could reduce the institutional portion. It is renewable annually with a 3.0 cumulative GPA and requires students to live on campus. Designed to allow students to attend without loans, the scholarship makes it possible to graduate debt-free.

Valedictorian Scholarship (Column A Scholarship)

Amount: $10,000 for Valedictorian

The Andrew College Valedictorian Scholarship awards $10,000 annually to select students ranked #1 in their graduating class from accredited high schools, as verified on the final official transcript. This competitive scholarship requires acceptance to Andrew by May 1, entry as a first-time, full-time freshman directly from high school, and residence on campus. Awards are based on a weighted GPA calculated on a 4.0 scale and are renewable each year with a 3.0 cumulative GPA, up to a maximum of 10 continuous semesters. The number of scholarships offered each year is limited.

National Merit Scholarship (Column A Scholarship)

Amount: $10,000 for Finalist, $7,000 for Semi-Finalist

The National Merit Scholarship provides $10,000 annually for Finalists and $7,000 for Semi-Finalists in the National Merit Program. Eligible students must be first-time, full-time freshmen entering directly from high school, living on campus, and enrolled full-time. The award is renewable each year with a 3.3 cumulative GPA and may be received for up to 10 continuous semesters.

Merit Aid (Column A Scholarship)

Amount: Up to $7,500

Based on academic performance, and evaluated at the time of admission to the institution by the admissions office. New freshman merit awards can be up to $7,500 per year for up to ten semesters; transfers may be awarded up to $7,000 for up to six semesters.

Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship (Column A Scholarship)

Amount: Up to $5,000

Students accepted into the nursing program may qualify for the Lettie Pate Whitehead Scholarship.  This scholarship is based primarily upon a student’s academic record, with a minimum 2.75 GPA required for consideration.  Award amounts may vary up to $5,000.

Athletic Scholarships (Column B Scholarship)

Amount: Varies

Varies by Team and Coach. To find out more about athletic scholarships and to see what athletic opportunities we have to offer, visit www.andrewfightingtigers.com

Music and Theatre Scholarships (Column B Scholarship)

Amount: Varies

Varies by Program and Advisor. To find out more about Theatre or Music scholarships, visit the following web pages listed below.

Music at Andrew
Theatre at Andrew

Community Involvement Award (Column B Scholarship)

Amount: Varies

Incoming students based on community involvement and extracurricular involvement may qualify for this scholarship, available in varying amounts. The Community Involvement Award is renewable provided the student maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher on all attempted hours.

AC Dual Enrollment Award (Column B Scholarship)

Amount: $1,000

Every participant of The Andrew College Dual Enrollment Program will be eligible for a $1,000 scholarship.

Andrew College Digital Network Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $1,500

The college awards several scholarships each year to students who actively participate in the Andrew College Digital Network. Scholarship amounts vary and are dependent upon the student’s skills, abilities, and willingness to learn and participate in the
program. Students interested in the ACDN scholarship should contact the Athletic Director.

Bright Futures Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $2,500

Florida residents who qualify for the Bright Futures Scholarship will receive a scholarship of up to $2,500 per year. Documentation of scholarship eligibility is required.

Out of State Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $1,000

$1,000 for students who are residents of the United States that have a permanent address outside of the state of Georgia. International students are not eligible for this award.

Legacy Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $1,000

Andrew College students whose parents, grandparents, or great-grandparents graduated from Andrew College are eligible for the Legacy Scholarship, valued at up to $1,000 per year.

Sibling Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $1,500

Andrew College recognizes the commitment many families make in sending multiple children to college at the same time. The Sibling Scholarship provides $1,500 annually to eligible full-time students with a sibling concurrently enrolled at Andrew full-time.

UMC Ministers’ Dependent Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $5,000

Dependents and spouses of ministers in the United Methodist Church are eligible for this $5,000 renewable scholarship to Andrew College. Ministers must be ordained, and an elder must be in full connection for the student to be eligible to receive this scholarship.

United Methodist Award (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $2,000

Students who have been active members of the United Methodist Church for at least one year are eligible to receive a scholarship. Their minister must recommend them for this award.

Methodist Award (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $500

Students who have been active members of a Methodist Church for at least one year are eligible to receive a scholarship. Their minister must recommend them for this award.

Andrew Access Scholarship (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: $1,500

This $1,500 annual award is available to first-time or transfer students enrolled full-time at Andrew College who qualify for the full Pell Grant (SAI between -1500 and 0). Recipients must be admitted by May 1, complete the FAFSA by April 1, and participate in the college’s work-study program.

Blue & Gold Grant (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: Varies

Scholarship awarded by Admissions and Financial Aid office based on demonstrated need. Amount varies and total institutional amount awarded is limited.

Endowed Scholarships (Column C Scholarship)

Amount: Varies

The college houses a number of endowed scholarships that have been funded through the generosity of its donors over the years. These scholarships are awarded by the Office of Financial Aid to ensure that the students meet the scholarship criteria.  These scholarships are considered Type C Scholarships.