Scholarship Information

Midway College has been providing a superior education for women for over 150 years. We do everything possible to make the Midway experience achievable…and affordable! That is why we have developed a comprehensive program of merit scholarships as well as athletic and need based scholarships. Each year, over 90 percent of our students participate in our financial assistance programs. In 2002, Midway College administered over $4.5 million in institutional, state and federal aid.

For merit scholarships, admitted students who are full-time students in Midway’s women’s college are eligible for consideration. For need-based scholarships, students must complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by March 15. This form is available in December from your high school guidance counselor or from the Midway College Office of Admission. Students are strongly encouraged to file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The information provided is used to compute your family’s Expected Family Contribution (EFC). A formula developed by the U.S. Congress is used for the calculation. From the information supplied, Midway College will be able to calculate your eligibility for State, Federal and College need-based programs.

If you qualify for more than one institutional scholarship, you will be awarded the one with the highest dollar amount. If you are an athlete, you may be eligible for an athletic scholarship in conjunction with a merit or need-based grant; however, there is a limit to the amount of institutional aid the College will award. You should contact the coach of the appropriate sport for eligibility and award information. Please note that members of the equestrian teams are part of the athletic department and riding scholarships are awarded according to the procedures detailed above. Amounts of athletic awards vary.

Merit Awards

Bowling Academic Scholarship

Eligibility: To be considered, student must have a minimum of 29 ACT or equivalent SAT, submit 3 letters of recommendations, and resume.
Deadline: January 15
Award: Full tuition scholarship
Number: Limited

Cornerstone Scholarship

Eligibility: To be considered, student must have a minimum of 29 ACT or equivalent SAT, submit 3 letters of recommendations, and resume.
Deadline: February 1
Award: Full tuition scholarship
Number: Limited

Rogers Scholars Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be a Rogers Scholars Program graduate and have a minimum 24 ACT and minimum GPA of 3.0
Award: Full tuition or half tuition if ACT is below 24

Kentucky’s Governor’s Scholars

Eligibility: Must be a first-time, full-time freshman and graduate of the Governor’s Scholar program.
Award: $5,000

Trustee Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be ranked in the top 10% of class, have a minimum ACT score of 29, and GPA of 3.5
Award: $7,500 per year

Choral Scholars Program Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be talented female vocalist who wishes to continue serious vocal performance while pursuing her college degree, and have a minimum ACT score of 18, GPA of 2.75, and on-campus audition.
Deadline: April 1
Award: up to $11,000
Number: Limited

Presidential Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be ranked in the top 25% of class, have a minimum ACT of 21, and GPA of 3.275
Award: Individual awards range from $4,500 to $7,000

Dean’s Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be ranked in the top 33% of class, have a minimum ACT score of 18, and GPA of 2.5
Award: up to $4,000 per year

Kentucky Junior Miss Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be the winner, first runner-up, second runner-up, overall scholastic winner, or preliminary scholastic winner in the county, regional or state Kentucky Junior Miss competition, be a first-time freshman, and have a minimum GPA of 3.0
Award: Winner- $3,000 per year; first Runner-Up- $2,500, Second Runner-Up-- $2,000, Overall Scholastic- $3,000, Preliminary Scholastic- $1,000

Disciples of Christ Scholarship

Eligibility: Must be a member of the Disciples of Christ church
Award: $3,000 per year

Legacy Scholarship

Eligibility: Must have a relative who graduated from Midway College.
Award: $4,000 per year

County Scholarships

Eligibility: Must be a Kentucky high school graduate from Woodford, Fayette, Scott, Anderson, Franklin, Mercer, or Jessamine counties with minimum ACT score of 18
Award: $2,500- $3,000 per year

Transfer Scholarships

Eligibility: Must have a minimum 24 credit hours and minimum of 2.5 college GPA
Award: $2,000- $5,000 per year

Women's Athletic Scholarships

Midway College is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and participates in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC). Scholarships are available at the discretion of the coaches and the athletic director in the following sports: basketball, cross country, equestrian (riding teams), soccer, softball, tennis, track & field, and volleyball. Coaches may be contacted through the admissions office at 1-800-755-0031 for more information on athletics. All athletes are required to live on campus.

Federal and State Aid

Midway College participates in many Federal and State aid programs, including the following:
• Kentucky College Access Program ( CAP )
• Kentucky Tuition Grant (KTG)
• Kentucky Teacher Scholarship (KTS)
• Kentucky Education Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
• Federal Pell Grant
• Federal SEOG
• Federal Stafford Loans
• Parent Loans

To be considered, students should complete and file the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) by the March 15 priority deadline.

To be considered for all merit and athletic scholarship, students must be admitted to Midway’s Women’s College and attend full-time each semester.