Scholarships & Aid

The average academic profile of a Founders' Scholarship recipient is a 3.95 GPA and a 30 ACT or 1410 SAT or 95 CLT.

The average academic profile of a Tower Scholarship recipient is a 3.82 GPA and a 28 ACT or 1320 SAT or 88 CLT.

The average academic profile of a Thistle Scholarship recipient is a 3.67 GPA and a 26 ACT or 1250 SAT or 83 CLT.

The average academic profile of a Shield Scholarship recipient is a 3.5 GPA and a 23 ACT or 1130 SAT or 75 CLT.

The average academic profile of a Tartan Scholarship recipient is a 3.4 GPA and a 20 ACT or 1040 SAT or 67 CLT.

The Maclellan Scholars Program offers courses designed to stimulate the thinking and develop the skills of potential Christian leaders. This full-tuition scholarship is based on Christian commitment, scholastic achievement, demonstration of leadership ability, and extracurricular activities. Maclellan Scholar recipients may apply a maximum of 30 hours of advanced standing credit toward their Covenant degree program. These credits can be AP, IB, CLEP and/or dual enrolled credits. The Maclellan Scholarship is mutually exclusive with other institutional aid and in certain circumstances state and federal aid eligibility can be applied to other costs of attendance.

Requirements

1. Completed application for admission by November 10
2. Completed scholarship application (In order to access the scholarship application forms, a prospective student must submit their application for admission first.)
3. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.85
4. Have a SAT minimum of 1320 (reading/writing + math), or ACT minimum score of 28, or CLT minimum score of 90
5. Attend one of our Scholarship Weekends if chosen as a finalist

The Wilberforce Scholarship is a $15,000 scholarship awarded to first-time, degree-seeking students* from multiple regions who want to make a difference in their communities and demonstrate a commitment to Christ and exhibit leadership, academic diligence, and an interest in extracurricular activities.

If the student has completed a FAFSA, this award will include any federal need-based aid. Should a student win the Wilberforce Scholarship, the student will receive $15,000 in Wilberforce funds not to exceed the cost of tuition, which could result in the replacement of some named scholarships. The Wilberforce Scholarship is stackable with other aid up to the cost of tuition.

Requirements

1. Completed application for admission by November 10
2. Completed scholarship application (In order to access the scholarship application forms, a prospective student must submit their application for admission first.)
3. No academic minimums in order to compete
4. Live or attend school or church in one of these areas: Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Dalton, GA; Gainesville, GA; Charlotte, NC;  Chattanooga, TN; Nashville, TN; Columbia, MO; St. Louis, MO; or Michigan.

The Presidential Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship based on a student’s scholastic achievement, work ethic, a demonstrated commitment to Christ, and overall institutional fit at Covenant College.

Requirements

1. Completed application for admission by November 10
2. Completed scholarship application (In order to access the scholarship application forms, a prospective student must submit their application for admission first.)
3. Have the following minimum test scores: SAT minimum of 1240 (reading/writing + math); minimum ACT of 26; or minimum CLT of 81
4. Have a minimum high school GPA of 3.5
5. Attend one of our Scholarship Weekends if chosen as a finalist

The Visual Arts Scholarship is a $5,000 scholarship based on a student’s scholastic achievement, artistic achievement, work ethic, a demonstrated commitment to Christ, and overall institutional fit at Covenant College. (You do not have to declare art a major in order to compete for these scholarships.)

Prospective Visual Arts students will be prompted to fill out a Visual Arts Application after they apply through the institutional application.

Requirements

1. Completed application for admission by November 10
2. Completed scholarship application (In order to access the scholarship application forms, a prospective student must submit their application for admission first.)
3. No academic minimums in order to compete
4. Attend one of our Scholarship Weekends if chosen as a finalist

Covenant offers music scholarships, which are awarded based on a student's contribution to the music program. (You do not have to declare music as a major in order to compete for this scholarship.) Students with a major or minor in music receive higher awards.

Prospective students should complete the Music Audition Application as soon as possible, but no less than ten days before the scheduled audition.

Early auditions are encouraged because of the competitive nature of awards. To be considered for a music scholarship, you must audition by the final visit day in the spring.

Covenant offers a competitive pipes and drums scholarship that is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to contribute to Covenant College Pipes and Drums. For students who have experience playing the bagpipes or a Scottish snare drum, this scholarship provides an opportunity to contribute to the Covenant community through music.

An audition must be completed before April 1 of any academic year for priority consideration.

If you are interested in scheduling a pipes and drums audition, please contact the Campus Visit Coordinator. The Campus Visit Coordinator will communicate and coordinate with the academic affairs office to schedule the campus visit appointments and pipe and drum audition times. You may submit an application here.

This scholarship is available to graduates of Chattanooga Christian School who enroll as freshmen.  The scholarship awards $1,000 annually, contingent upon the student maintaining a minimum institutional GPA of 2.5 after each fall semester.

Additionally, if you are a dependent of a full-time faculty or staff member at Chattanooga Christian, we will provide a comprehensive scholarship package of $10,000, which includes all merit and non-merit aid.

YXL Scholarship Program (Youth eXcelling in Christian Leadership) offers a series of Summer conferences designed for Christians ages 15-18. These events are dedicated to enhancing their leadership skills and nurturing their spiritual growth as they follow Christ.

Attending the YXL summer conferences can earn students the following scholarships:

• $500 per year for students who have attended the conference for one year.
• $1,000 per year for students who have attended the conference for two years.
• $2,000 per year for students who have attended the conference for three or more years.

Covenant College is offering a $1,000 annual scholarship to any new student who attends the Summit Student Conference after their sophomore or junior year of high school and subsequently enrolls at Covenant. This scholarship provides $1,000 per year for up to four years, provided that the student maintains the required academic standards.

We look forward to meeting you! Schedule your visit to Covenant through the admissions office, and you'll be eligible for a $500 grant per year for up to four years, awarded once you enroll.

This $5,000 grant is available to dependents of full-time ordained PCA ministers who are members in good standing with their Presbytery. Students must inform Covenant College of their eligibility before their acceptance for admission.

This $1,000 grant is for students who are members of a PCA church but, whose church is not giving at the minimum level to be eligible for the Church Scholarship Promise program.

The student must be a member of his/her home church by December 31 of the year preceding the student’s matriculation in order to obtain the award. Membership must be indicated at the time of admission as later acknowledgements are not normally considered. Previously matriculated students will not be eligible for this grant.

Some scholarships and grants at Covenant College are initially categorized under general headings, such as “Covenant College Scholarship” or “Director’s Grant.” These funds can later be designated for specific restricted or endowed scholarships from our generous donors. Each award is based on financial need, merit, and the recipient's ability to further the mission of the College. While there is no separate application process—eligibility is determined through a comprehensive review of the student’s file—recipients may be required to write a thank you note, and if so, they will be notified.

These funds are primarily need-based and serve a dual purpose: they act as scholarships in their own right but also function as an "umbrella" fund that can be exchanged for donor-funded, restricted scholarships at a later date. Donor-funded scholarships often have specific criteria and are difficult to award early in the financial aid process. Once eligible recipients are identified, Covenant College Grant and Director's Grant may be exchanged for these specific funds.

This need-based scholarship is funded entirely by the generous Covenant community. Covenant is privileged to have a large base of donors and alumni who generously donate to the Families Helping Families Scholarship. This scholarship is offered to students who have eligible financial need.

Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship has program eligibility requirements, academic requirements, and a length of eligibility. The type of high school or home study program a student graduates from determines the evaluation process and academic eligibility requirements. Scholarship amounts are determined each year by the Georgia Legislature. Please visit gafutures.org for more information.

Zell Miller Scholarship recipients are chosen by the Georgia Student Finance Commission. The type of high school or home study program a student graduates from determines the evaluation process and academic eligibility requirements. Scholarship amounts are determined each year by the Georgia Legislature. Please visit gafutures.org for more information.