Merit scholarships are awarded without regard to financial need to prospective students enrolling full-time. The number of scholarships is limited and final eligibility is determined by the Moravian College Admission and Financial Aid Committee. Preference is given to on-time applicants. Students graduating from high schools where class rank is not provided will still be considered for these scholarships based upon information provided by the student’s counseling office. The SAT criteria used to determine merit scholarship eligibility are based on the critical reading, math, and writing portions of the SAT.
Annual renewal is contingent upon the student’s maintaining a specified grade point average.
All prospective students will be considered for one of the following scholarships, based on the criteria listed below. They may be combined with other awards, but not with each other.
| Scholarship Program |
Eligibility
Requirements
|
Annual
Amount |
| Comenius Medallion Scholarship* |
Students who achieve top 5% class rank and 2150 combined SAT score |
$22,000 to
full tuition |
| Comenius Scholarship |
Students who achieve top 10% class rank and 1850 combined SAT score |
$12,000 to
$19,000 |
| Trustee Scholarship |
Students who achieve top 20% class rank or 1750 combined SAT score |
$8,000 to
$12,000 |
| Founders Scholarship |
Students who achieve top 30% class rank or 1700 combined SAT score |
$4,000 to
$8,000 |
* This is a competitive scholarship; the number of scholarships available each year is limited.
The following scholarships may be combined with each other and with other awards.
| Scholarship Program |
Eligibility
Requirements
|
Annual
Amount |
| Moravian College Heritage Grant |
First-generation students, those who have faced particularly challenging circumstances in preparing for college, students from diverse or underrepresented groups, or students whose annual family income is below $50,000 |
$2,000 to $10,000
(amount awarded based on financial need) |
| Emerging Leaders Scholarship |
Students who show leadership potential: prospective recipients will be contacted and invited to submit an essay describing their leadership potential |
$1,000 |
| J. H. Clewell Scholarship |
Students who demonstrate superior academic performance and interest in science |
$1,000-$2,000 |
| Presidential Science Scholarship |
Students who demonstrate a strong academic record and interest in science |
$1,000 |
| Legacy Grant |
Students who are children or grandchildren of Moravian College alumni |
$2,000 |
The Comenius Medallion Scholarship, Moravian’s most prestigious award, recognizes a limited number of freshmen with scholarships from $22,000 up to full tuition. To be entered into the competition for this scholarship, students should rank in the top five percent of their high school class and score at least 2150 on the SAT.
The Comenius Scholarship recognizes freshmen with scholarships ranging from $12,000 to $19,000 annually. Candidates should rank in the top 10 percent of their high school class and score at least 1850 on the SAT.
The Trustee Scholarship is awarded to students with academic potential and a strong history of involvement in school and community activities. Scholarships range from $8,000 to $12,000 annually. Candidates should score at least 1750 on the SAT or rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class.
The Founders Scholarship is awarded to students who have a proven academic profile as determined by GPA, SAT scores and strong personal profile. Scholarships range from $4,000 to $8,000 annually. Candidates should score at least 1700 on the SAT or rank in the top 30 percent of their high school class.
The Moravian College Heritage Grant is awarded to first-generation students, those who have faced particularly challenging circumstances in preparing for college, students from diverse or underrepresented groups, or students whose annual family income is below $50,000. The amount awarded is based on financial need. One full-tuition award is reserved for a deserving student from the Bethlehem Area School District; two $5,000 awards are reserved for students transferring from Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College; all others range from $2,000 to $10,000 annually.
The Emerging Leaders Scholarship recognizes students whose high school accomplishments suggest the greatest potential for continued leadership while at Moravian. In addition to a $1,000 award, these students will be given automatic membership in the Moravian College Leadership Center and will be given priority consideration for participation in the Cornell University LeaderShape Program. Potential recipients will be contacted and invited to submit an essay describing their leadership accomplishments.
The J. H. Clewell Scholarship is awarded for superior academic performance and interest in science. The award is $1,000 to $2,000 annually.
The Presidential Science Scholarship is awarded to students with a strong academic record and interest in science. The award is $1,000 annually.
The Legacy Grant is awarded to students who are the children or grandchildren of Moravian College alumni. The award is $2,000 annually.
