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Pfeiffer University offers many merit scholarships and awards. Students must maintain a "full time" academic course load to be eligible for scholarship programs. Many Scholarships refer to our Scholarship Days to be held on Saturday November 21, 2009 and Saturday February 6, 2010. Students accepted for admission by these dates will be invited to interview for scholarship opportunities. Please scroll down to review the scholarship notes:
Freshmen Academic Scholarships
When prospective students complete an application, they will be reviewed for an academic scholarship at the time of the admissions decision. Academic scholarships will be based on high school course selection and G.P.A, SAT/ACT scores and class rank, should the high school rank students. Students who win an Honor Scholarship are ineligible for these awards. Scholarships are renewable annually by meeting the specified GPA requirements.
Students must maintain a "full time" academic course load to be eligible for the academic scholarship programs. The available academic scholarships are as follows:
Presidential Scholarship: $8,000
University Scholarship: $7,000
Legacy Scholarship: $6,000
Transfer Academic Scholarships
New Transfer students entering Pfeiffer University with more than 24 semester hours of transferable work are granted awards based on their entering cumulative average of previous college-level work. Renewable annually by meeting the specified GPA.
The academic scholarship award for transfers ranges from $5,000-$6,000 based on transfer GPA.
Honor Scholarships
Each year, Pfeiffer awards up to 5 full tuition scholarships, as determined by an interview on Scholarship Day by our Scholarship Committee. Entering freshmen who have shown extraordinary academic achievement and outstanding leadership and character are eligible. Students qualifying for the required interviews are notified by the Office of Admissions and are generally, in the top of their class, have high SAT scores, and have excellent grades in a competitive college preparatory program of study. Honor scholars must maintain a 3.0 cumulative average to retain their awards.
Veteran's Educational Assistance
Pfeiffer University is pleased to welcome veterans to the educational opportunities available through our institution.
Most veterans who served on active duty for more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, are generally eligible for financial support. In order to determine eligibility for educational benefits, veterans should call their local Veteran's Administration Office. Children of deceased or totally disabled veterans who are 18-26 years of age may be eligible for financial aid if death or disability of the parent was the result of service in the armed forces. Local Veteran Administration Offices can supply complete details.
Students eligible for educational benefits from the Veteran's Administration must file a statement of educational plans with the Veteran's Service Officer (VSO) in the Registrar's Office each academic year. The VSO is here to help the veterans, dependents, and service personnel receive the most efficient service in applying for their educational benefits. The VSO is not a part of the Department of Veteran's Administration and the staff is not employed by VA. Their responsibility is to provide support in applying for benefits, clarifying regulations, and certifying enrollment.
On occasion a course or a program of study may not be approved for Veteran's Educational Assistance; students anticipating benefits are urged to confer with the VSO prior to registering in order to determine eligibility. Veteran's Administration regulations limit payment for only those courses toward the declared major. Any change in your enrollment status should be reported to the VSO.
Contact Pfeiffer's VSO:
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Methodist Scholarship Opportunities:
Any United Methodist student who is recommended by his/her minister is eligible for the $500 UM award. Students must be full-time, and the scholarship is renewable.
John Wesley Scholarship
The John Wesley Scholarship is for top tier United Methodist applicants are selected on a basis of academic merit as well as United Methodist Church involvement and demonstrated leadership. The John Wesley Scholarship is awarded by our Scholarship Committee on Scholarship Day.
Other scholarships opportunities for United Methodist students are as follows:
UM Leadership Scholarship: http://umls.umc.org/
Triple Your Dollars Scholarship: http://www.umhef.org/receive.php?id=dollars_for_scholars
The Gift of Hope and UM General Scholarships: http://www.gbhem.org/united_methodist/listing_scholarships.html
Other merit scholarship opportunities:
Pfeiffer Teaching Scholarships: Two $1,000 scholarships available for students with a good academic profile and a desire to go into teacher education. The scholarship recepient must remain an education major to renew the award. This scholarship is awarded on Scholarship Day.
Pfeiffer Communications Fellows Scholarships: Two $1,000 scholarships available for students with a good academic profile and a desire to major in the communications field. The scholarship recepient must remain a communcations major to renew the award. This scholarship is awarded on Scholarship Day.
Milton Rose Science Fellows Scholarships: Five $5,000 scholarships available for students with a good academic profile and a desire to major in the sciences. Students must major in one of our School of Natural and Health Sciences programs to receive the scholarship. This scholarship is awarded on Scholarship Day.
Francis Center Service Scholars: Four $1,000 scholarships available for students with a good academic profile and outstanding community serivce background. Scholarship is awarded on Scholarship Day.
Athletic Scholarships: As an NCAA Division II university, Pfeiffer awards athletic scholarships. Please contact the coach through the athletic website for more information on athletic scholarships and to fill out an athletic questionnaire for prospective student athletes.
Additional Information
For information about these and other special programs or further clarification on costs, calculating need, or eligibility for financial aid, contact:
The Office of Financial Aid
Pfeiffer University
Misenheimer, NC 28109
704-463-1360 extension 2070
1-800-338-2060
email:
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