More than two-thirds of first-year students qualify for scholarships based on their scholarly achievement and extracurricular record. You'll be considered automatically when you apply; no additional application form is required for our general merit scholarships.

These scholarships are calculated based on standardized test scores, GPA, class rank, leadership potential, and engagement and accomplishments beyond the classroom. They are renewable annually for full-time students who maintain the required GPA. 

Academic Scholarship Grid for incoming First-Year Students

Special Scholarships

BSC offers a broad range of scholarships based on your achievements, interests, background, or selected major. These special scholarships often stack on top of academic scholarships. All are renewable all four years, provided you meet the GPA requirements and other renewal criteria.

All special scholarship forms and required materials must be submitted by February 15 by 11:59 PM CT.  

 

Abroms Scholarship for Jewish Student Leaders
The Judy and Harold Abroms Legacy Scholarship is awarded to two first-year Jewish students actively involved in their local Jewish communities. For consideration, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.00, demonstrated involvement and ability as assessed by scholarship committee, and a willingness to serve on BSC’s Hillel Student Advisory Board.  Apply for the Abroms Scholarship.

Bonner Leader Program
The Bonner Leader Program is a leadership development program for students who are committed to community and civic engagement. This program will offer you a chance to work in a community-based organization and to experience a wide array of enrichment activities that will enhance your college experience and help you grow as a person. Learn more about commitments and benefits of the Bonner Leader Program. Apply for the Bonner Leader Program. 

Comer Education Scholarship
The Comer Scholarship is awarded to an admitted first-year student who is a resident of Alabama and intends to major in Education. Apply for the Comer Education Scholarship.

Distinguished Scholars Awards
These competitive scholarships providing up to full tuition are based on outstanding achievement in and out of the classroom. Recipients will receive consideration for the invitation-only scholarship competition held in early spring before your entry fall. You must complete an application for admission no later than February 1. Scholarships are awarded based on high school transcripts, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and essay, in addition to an interview completed during the Scholarship Day event.  

Harrison Honors Program
The Donald C. Harrison Honors Program is designed to foster students' intellectual curiosity, their oral and written communication skills, and their ability to think and study independently. The program looks for students who have a willingness to take risks and are just as interested in the route they take to their academic goals as the goals themselves. Learn more about the honors program. Apply for the Harrison Honors Program.

Cultural Diversity Scholarship
The Cultural Diversity Scholarship recognizes the value of inclusion and diversity that is essential to the mission of the college and awards scholarships to newly admitted students. Candidates must be admitted, first-year students. Students need to have demonstrated fit and ability in their admission application and have a willingness to be student leaders in cultural diversity activities on campus. Apply for the Cultural Diversity Scholarship.

Stump Entrepreneurship Scholars Program
The Stump Entrepreneurial Scholars Program is for students who have demonstrated an exemplary entrepreneurial spirit through their work in and out of the classroom and who are interested in business as a career. To be eligible for this program students must have an anticipated major of Business Administration or Accounting. Scholarships are awarded on a financial need basis. Entrepreneurial Scholarships and the Entrepreneurship Scholars Program are endowed by BSC graduates Jane and Kevin Stump, with support from an existing fund created by Joseph S. Bruno. Read more about the program. Apply to be a part of the Stump Entrepreneuship Scholars Program.

Transfer Student Scholarships. Students who are transferring from a two-year or four-year college with a GPA of 2.5 or higher are eligible for scholarships at a variety of levels, depending on the overall strength of their application. Members of Phi Theta Kappa are also eligible for renewable scholarship. Click here to view the transfer academic scholarship grid.

In addition to merit-based scholarship, transfer students can apply for Visual & Performing Arts scholarships, United Methodist Church scholarships, and apply to the Stump Entrepreneurial Scholars Program. 

United Methodist Church Scholarships
BSC is a national leader in providing financial assistance to United Methodist students, clergy families, and those called to ministry. All nominations must come from the student's local church with confirmation of membership. For more information and application forms visit the UMC Scholarships page.

Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Competition
These renewable scholarships are given to students who have been admitted to the college and plan to study or participate in theatre, musical theatre, media & film, art, art history, architectural studies, or music. High school seniors and transfers must either send in audition tapes, submit a digital portfolio, or interview with Visual and Performing Arts Faculty to be considered. Visit the Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship page for more details. 

Art, Art History & Architectural Studies Scholarship Application
Media & Film Studies Scholarship Application
Music Scholarship Application
Theatre and Musical Theatre Scholarship Application