Merit-Based Scholarships

Get Admitted. Get a Scholarship. At the Same Time!

Your merit scholarship is determined by your academic achievements: the grades you earned, the challenging courses you have taken — everything that tells us you love to learn. We automatically consider all applicants (first-year and transfer, domestic and international) for merit-based scholarships.* No additional application is required.

These tuition-specific awards range from $44,000-$53,000/year for up to 4 years (while enrolled full-time, and in satisfactory academic progress).

  • You’ll receive your admission and merit scholarship offers at the same time.
  • Your merit scholarship can apply to your study abroad or study away experience.
  • Your SAT and/or ACT scores are not a factor in determining the size of your scholarship. (Our admission process is 100% test-optional.)

*You may also qualify for need based aid, if you apply

Please consult the types of financial aid page for additional information on scholarships and grants typically received by Kalamazoo College through the Office of Financial Aid.