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Office of Financial Aid
Box 5000 • Wilson, NC 27893
1-800-789-1189 (toll free)
252-399-6323 (office)
252-399-6572 (fax)

Wanda Black
252-399-6323

Roselyn Dant
252-399-6320

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252-399-6316






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Disciple Scholarships | Freshmen Scholarships | Transfer Scholarships

Freshman Academic Scholarship Program

Barton College has traditionally recognized the importance of scholarly preparation. Each year Barton College awards entering freshmen and transfer student scholarships and grants based on academic performance. The following scholarships and awards reflect our commitment to helping you set ambitious goals and to experience the deep satisfaction of achieving your dreams.

Academic Scholarships for Entering Freshmen
Our Presidential Scholarship is awarded to entering freshmen who have worked hard to prepare for the rigors of college. Students who are awarded this scholarship have performed exceedingly well in high school and on the SAT or ACT. Through this award we applaud and reward academic excellence.

We offer the High Honors Scholarship to students who have thoroughly prepared for the challenges of a liberal arts education. Students who are awarded this scholarship are to be commended for their academic preparation.

The Barton Incentive Award is given to students who have performed well in high school and on the SAT or ACT. Students receive this award as an incentive to continue their academic preparation.

The Barton Opportunity Award is offered to those students showing academic promise but who may not have reached their academic potential either in high school or on the SAT or ACT. We confer this award upon students who demonstrate hope and effort.

Freshman Academic Award Chart

Freshman Academic Award Value Academic Points Renewal GPA*
Presidential Scholarship $6,000.00 77 or Greater 3.00
High Honors Scholarship $4,500.00 68 – 76 2.50
Barton Incentive Award $2,500.00 60 – 67 2.00
Barton Opportunity Award $1,000.00 54 – 59 2.00
* In addition to the required renewal GPA, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, as outlined in the college catalog and be enrolled continuously on a full-time basis.


Using the total (added values in Column B), refer to the scholarship chart above. Locate the category associated with your total academic points. This is the scholarship for which you are currently qualified.

Freshman Academic Point Calculator
1 Column A 1 Column B
Unweighted High School
GPA (4.0 scale) multiplied
by 16.25
1 X 16.25 = 1
SAT Score multiplied by .021875 1 X .021875 = 1
Total Academic Points
(Add values in Column B)		 1
To determine if you are eligible to receive a Barton College scholarship or award, simply complete the following chart.


Additional Scholarship and Award Opportunities

Endowed Scholarships
With over 120 Endowed or Annually Funded Scholarships, Barton College has something for practically everyone! Scholarships are available in special interest areas such as Art, Science, Mathematics, Nursing, Music, Business, Education, English and Modern Languages, Graphic Design, Religion and Philosophy, and History. Barton College’s Endowed Scholarship program strives to award deserving students and to promote the love of learning!

Special Awards
The Alumni Scholarship is awarded to dependent children of Barton College/Atlantic Christian College graduates equaling $1,000. This scholarship is renewable when the student maintains a cumulative 2.5 GPA.

The Multiple Family Member Discount, worth $1,000, is awarded to the second and subsequent family member concurrently enrolled at Barton College. The additional family member must be a dependent of the same household, and both students must be enrolled on a full-time basis.

The Ministerial Award is given to an unmarried, dependent child (under 23 years of age) or a spouse of an active minister, or member of the professional staff of the Division of Higher Education of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). This renewable award is valued at $2,400.00 per year. Renewal is based on financial need as determined by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

The International Student Scholarship is awarded at varying levels to approximately 30 recipients annually.

Upon recommendation of the President of the College and the International Student Advisor, the International Studies Scholarship is awarded to four international students.

Athletic Awards
Athletic Grants-in-Aid are offered to athletes in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, soccer, tennis, softball and volleyball. These scholarships are awarded at the coaches’ discretion based upon athletic performance and ability.

Application Process for Barton College Scholarships
In order to be eligible for the above awards and scholarships, students must apply for admission to Barton College. These scholarship awards will be based only on official transcripts and test scores. There are no additional scholarship applications required to obtain one of the aforementioned awards.


Freshman Scholarship Chart
Freshman Scholarship Value Column A
Freshman Academic Award
Amount
(See Freshman Academic
Award Chart)
Alumni Scholarship
(if applicable)
$1,000.00
Multiple Family Member Award
(if qualified)
$1,000.00
Other Institutional Scholarships
or Awards
(Variable amount)
Athletic Scholarship
(if awarded by coach)
(Variable amount)

Total Amount of
Academic and Special Awards
(Add the values listed
in column A - You are
currently qualified to receive
this amount.)