Scholarships & Awards

Coe College recognizes students like you who strive for and achieve excellence in academics. All students who apply for admission to Coe will be automatically considered for merit scholarships or Heritage awards. To learn the exact amount that you may be eligible to receive, simply apply to Coe College.

Merit Scholarships

Full-Tuition Williston Jones Scholarships
All Trustee scholarship winners will be considered for three full-tuition awards with finalists invited to compete on campus. Students must maintain a 3.30 cumulative GPA for annual renewal.

  • Trustee Scholarships
    $18,000. Students must maintain a 3.10 cumulative GPA for annual renewal.
  • Presidential Scholarships
    $16,500. Students must maintain a 3.10 cumulative GPA for annual renewal.
  • Dean's Scholarships
    $15,000. Students must maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA for annual renewal.
  • Daniel Coe Scholarships
    Awards range from $12,000 to $14,000. Students must maintain good academic standing for annual renewal.
  • Heritage Awards
    Awards range from $5,000 to $11,500. These awards are not available to students qualifying for academic scholarships. Eligibility is based on potential, demonstrated commitment and dedication to service in high school, church, or community.

Scholarship Policies

  • Merit scholarship winners are not eligible for Heritage Awards.
  • Winners of the Williston Jones Scholarship and our full-tuition music scholarships are not eligible for any other Coe administered financial aid.
  • To receive full scholarship amount, students are expected to live on-campus. Commuter students should contact the Office of Admission with questions.

Other Awards

  • Sibling and Legacy
    Awards valued at $500 and $1,000, respectively. Siblings of current Coe students or siblings of Coe graduates are eligible to receive $500 annually. Children with parents or grandparents who are Coe alumni are eligible to receive $1,000 annually.
  • National Merit
    $1,000 award for National Merit Finalists.
    $500 award for National Merit Semi-Finalists and National Merit Commended Scholars

Competitive Scholarships

Awards valued at $1,000-$5,000. Coe's Competitive Scholarship Program hopes to recognize academic achievement as well as foster strong relationships between our students and faculty. Students awarded a Dean's, Presidential or Trustee scholarship are invited back to campus.

Scholarship Competition Weekend

February 19-20, 2010

Alternate Date

February 7, 2010

Diversity Leadership Full-Tuition Scholarships

The Coe College Diversity Leadership Scholarship is proposed to enrich the student body and enhance the campus community by contributing to the diversity of the student body and providing leadership and service on Coe's campus. Up to ten full-tuition scholarships per year will be awarded.

Music Scholarships

Do you have diversified interests and want to continue with music? Open to majors and non-majors, these scholarships are renewable and valued upwards of $1,000. They can be added on to any merit scholarship.

Outside Scholarships

Scholarships other than Coe Scholarships or Awards are strongly encouraged. Outside scholarships can help enhance a student's financial aid package and help decrease the cost of college. The more the merrier!