Major-Based Departmental Scholarships

Tom Smith Business Scholarships

Up to $3,000
Combined score of 1050 or greater (ACT Composite equal to 23 or greater) and an academic grade point average of 3.0 or above. Includes any major in the School of Business.

Computer Science Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Computer Science and is based on financial need.

English Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Literature, Writing, English, or Creative Writing and is based on financial need.

Environmental Scholarships*

Amount varies
May be offered to incoming freshmen students majoring in an environmental degree program upon acceptance to Catawba College.

History Scholarships*

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming freshmen students majoring in History upon acceptance to Catawba College.

Performing Arts Scholarships*

Amount varies depending on field
Vary depending upon field. Audition required.

Politics Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Pre-Law, Administration of Justice, Politics, or Public Administration and is based on financial need.

Psychology Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Psychology and is based on financial need.

Religion & Philosophy Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Religion & Philosophy and is based on financial need.

Sociology Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Sociology and is based on financial need.

Spanish Scholarships

Up to $2,500
May be offered to incoming students majoring in Spanish and is based on financial need.

West Scholars Teaching Scholarships

Up to $5,000
West Scholars may receive up to $5,000 in addition to academic scholarships awarded by Catawba.