Scholarships
In addition to accepting the CLT as a college entrance exam, some colleges and universities offer scholarships based on results of the CLT. Check back periodically for the latest scholarship offers.
College and University Scholarships
Belhaven University
Belhaven has fully incorporated CLT scores into their current scholarship calculations. Please contact them to find out more.
Belmont Abbey College
Scholarships for the Honors College and the St. Thomas More Scholars are available at the following award levels.
CLT Score 78+ 3.7GPA=$9,000 award (48.6% off tuition)
CLT Score 76+ 3.5 GPA=$8,000 award (43% off tuition)
CLT Score 72+ 3.5 GPA=$7,000 award (37.8% off tuition)
The Hintemeyer Catholic Leadership Scholarship also considers the CLT in awarding scholarships.Benedictine College
Academic merit scholarships range from $10,000-$17,000. The awards are based on a student’s ACT/SAT/CLT and high school grade point average. Your application for admission serves as your application for merit scholarships. Merit scholarships are renewable. Estimate your scholarship eligibility
Bethlehem College
Serious Joy Scholarship:
$10,000/yr | CLT 70+
This scholarship brings tuition from $16,000 down to $6,000 per year.Bryan College
Presidential Scholarship:
(with GPA of 3.5+)
$14,000/yr | CLT 94+
$12,000/yr | CLT 87+Dean’s Scholarship:
(with GPA of 3.0+)
$10,000/yr | CLT 76+
$6,000/yr | CLT 65+Director’s Scholarship:
(with GPA of 2.5+)
$4,000/yr | CLT 54+Cairn University
Cairn University offers up to $16,000 in annual merit scholarship based on high school GPA and CLT score.
Calvin College
Calvin offers academic scholarships that range from $10,000 to $20,000. They are determined based on the student's overall admission application, including standardized test scores and academic performance in high school. Students who have achieved at least a 3.1 GPA and a CLT score of 72 are very likely to receive at least the Faculty's Scholarship.
Cedarville University
President's Society Fellows Scholarship
$20,000/yr | 104 CLT and 4.0 GPA; Competitively awarded based on campus interview, excellent Christian character, and leadership ability
President's Excellence Scholarship
$14,500/yr | 94+ CLT and 3.75 GPA
Or National Merit or National Achievement finalist/semifinalist
Chancellor's Excellence Scholarship
$12,500/yr | 84+ CLT and 3.5 GPA
Dean's Excellence Scholarship
$11,000/yr | 78+ CLT and 3.2 GPA
Faculty Excellence Scholarship
$9,000/yr | 72+ CLT and 3.0 GPA
Cedarville Achievement Scholarship
$6,000/yr | All other studentsCentral Christian College of the Bible
The first 10 students to apply with the minimum score of a 50 on the CLT will be awarded a $30,000 full-tuition scholarship.
Christendom College
Padre Pio Full-Tuition Scholarship:
$26,000/yr (100% scholarship)| CLT 84+Founder’s Scholarship:
$13,1500/yr (50% scholarship) | CLT 107-120 and GPA 3.0+President's’s Scholarship:
$10,520/yr (40% scholarship) | CLT 91-106 and GPA 3.0+Dean’s Scholarship:
$7,890/yr (30% scholarship) | CLT 85-90 and GPA 3.0+Director’s Scholarship:
$5,260/yr (20% scholarship) | CLT 77-84 and GPA 3.0+Clarks Summit University
In addition to the academic scholarships below, students who score 70+ on the CLT will qualify for another $1,000/year.
President's Scholarship:
$10,000/yr | GPA 3.7+Provost’s Scholarship:
$8,000/yr | GPA 3.4+Dean’s Scholarship:
$6,000/yr | GPA 3.0+Corban University
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FRESHMEN: We automatically award scholarships to incoming freshmen who meet certain academic criteria. Use this calculator to determine how much your scholarship will be: https://www.corban.edu/admissions-aid/tuition-aid/
Crown College
Trustees’ Scholarship:
$10,000/yr | CLT 98+ and GPA 3.75+President’s Scholarship:
$9,000/yr | CLT 83+ and GPA 3.5+Dean’s Scholarship:
$8,000/yr | CLT 61+ and GPA 3.2+Admission’s Scholarship:
$5,000/yr | CLT 54+ and GPA 2.75+Erskine College
Pilot Scholarship
$100,000
Requirements:
2019 and 2020 high school graduate
CLT 75+
Must reside on campus
Must be fully accepted for and enroll in the fall 2019 term at Erskine College (no provisional acceptance is allowed under the guidelines for this scholarship)
For more information
contact: admissions@erskine.edu
Evangel University
$12,000 | CLT 94+, or CLT 84+ and GPA 3.9, or 98+ and GPA 3.4
$11,000 | CLT 72+ and GPA 3.9, or CLT 80+ and GPA 3.6, or CLT 92+ and GPA 3.0
$8,000 | CLT 70+ and GPA 3.5, or CLT 74+ and GPA 3.3, or CLT 82+ and GPA 3.0
$7,000 | CLT 66+ and GPA 2.9, or CLT 72+ and GPA 2.75
$5,000 | Award based upon comprehensive review of applicationFranciscan University
Chancellor's Scholarship:
$10,000 | CLT 94+Dean’s Scholarship:
$8,000 | CLT 84+Provost’s Scholarship:
$7,000 | CLT 74+St. Elizabeth Scholarship:
$4,000 | CLT 68+Geneva College
Academic Scholarships
Pro Christo Scholarship: $16,000/yr
Founders Scholarship: $14,500/yr
Alumni Scholarship: $13,000/yr
Northwood Award: $10,000/yr
Home & Christian School Students
Geneva also provides a grant of $2,500/yr to ALL students graduating from Christian School or Home School. This grant is added to the academic award.
View all of the scholarship and grants available at:
geneva.edu/student-financial-services/aid-types/grants_scholarship
Grove City College
Trustee Scholarship Program:
$8,000 - Full Ride | Students must have strong CLT scoreHillsdale College
Hillsdale College has fully incorporated CLT scores into their current scholarship calculations.
Houghton College
Founder's Scholarship:
$16,000- Full/yr | CLT 100+ and GPA 3.8+ or Top 5%President's Scholarship:
$14,000/yr | CLT 90+ and GPA 3.8+ or Top 10%Dean's Scholarship:
$12,000/yr | CLT 80+ and GPA 3.6+ or Top 15%Faculty's Scholarship:
$10,000/yr | CLT 70+ and GPA 3.4+ or Top 20%Director's Scholarship:
$8,000/yr | CLT 60+ and GPA 3.2+ or Top 25%Counselor's Scholarship:
$6,000/yr | CLT 60+ and GPA 3.0+ or Top 30%John Brown University
Trustee Award:
$11.500/yr | CLT 86+ and GPA <3.5, or CLT 84+ and GPA 3.8, or CLT 82+ and GPA 4.0Dean's Award:
$9,500/yr | CLT 84 and GPA <3.5, or CLT 82+ and GPA 3.6, or CLT 78+ and GPA 3.8, or CLT 76 and GPA 4.0Professor's Award:
$7,500/yr | CLT 82+ and GPA <3.5, or CLT 76+ and GPA 3.7, or CLT 74+ and GPA 3.8Scholar's Award:
$5,500/yr | CLT 74+ and GPA <3.5John Paul the Great
Catholic UniversityJP Catholic offers scholarships up to 45% of tuition based on GPA, CLT scores, and family financial data. Scholarships are renewable to the completion of the student’s degree.
Lancaster Bible College
Distinguished Academic Scholarship:
Up to $40,000 over 4 years | CLT 94+Superior Academic Scholarship:
Up to $32,000 over 4 years | CLT 76-93Academic Achievement Scholarship:
Up to $24,000 over 4 years | CLT 68-75Academic Merit Scholarship:
Up to $12,000 over 4 years | CLT 58-67Lincoln Christian University
$1,000: CLT 76-79
$1,500: CLT 83-87
$2,500: CLT 90-94
$3,500: CLT 98-101
$4,500: CLT 105-120
Lyceum Program at Clemson University
$10,000 scholarship to Clemson University
Mount St. Mary's University
Trustee Scholarship:
$27,000/yr | CLT 85+ and GPA 3.75+Presidential Scholarship:
$26,000/yr | CLT 74-84 and GPA 3.75+, or CLT 85+ and GPA 3.5-3.74, or CLT 88+ and GPA 3.0-3.49Provost's Scholarship:
$24,000/yr | CLT and GPA 3.75+, or CLT 74-84 and GPA 3.5-3.74, or CLT 74-87 and GPA 3.0-3.49Dean's Scholarship:
$22,000/yr | CLT and GPA 3.5-3.74+, or CLT 63-73 and GPA 3.0-3.49Leadership Scholarship:
$16,000/yr | CLT and GPA 3.0-3.49, or 2.75-2.99University Grant:
$8,000/yr | Students who do not meet the criteria for the Leadership Scholarship are still eligible for the University Grant. This is awarded to students who demonstrate a capability for success at Mount St. Mary’s University.New College Franklin
Students with a CLT score of 90+ and a high school GPA of 3.75+ are eligible to compete for the New College Franklin Scholars award.
The New College Franklin Scholars award is an honor given to incoming freshmen having outstanding records of academic achievement. The scholarship award ranges from $1,000 to half of tuition (student is still responsible for all fees and other non-tuition charges), as college funds permit. Click here for more.
New Saint Andrews College
Saint Andrews Scholarship: CLT of 103
Students who achieve the highest levels of academic accomplishment at the secondary level are recognized as Saint Andrews Scholars. In addition to this recognition, these students may be eligible for financial awards ranging from $1,000 to a full-tuition scholarship.
Presidential Scholarship: CLT of 113
The College’s Presidential Scholarship is reserved for the most distinguished of Saint Andrews Scholars, recognizing outstanding academic achievement and Christian character. This scholarship is rarely awarded, and only as funds permit. The award may range from $2,500 to a full-tuition scholarship.
Northeast Catholic College
The Classical Learning Award is a $3,000 per year award ($12,000 over four years), designed to encourage students who take the CLT to apply to Northeast Catholic. This Special Award is available to any applicant who has taken the CLT. It is given based on a student submitting his/her CLT scores at the time of application
Ohio Christian University
Presidential Scholarship:
$8,000 per year | CLT: 90 or higherProvost’s Scholarship:
Minimum of $5,000 per year | CLT: 72-89Merit Scholarship:
Minimum of $3,000 per year | CLT: 61-71Academic Excellence Scholarship:
Minimum of $2,000 per year | CLT: 58-60 | GPA: 3.5 or higherAcademic Achievement Scholarship:
Minimum of $1,000 per year | CLT: 58-60 | GPA: 3.0-3.49Patrick Henry College
Annual Scholarship Amount:
(Combined with 3.0 GPA)$14,000 | CLT 107-120
$11,000 | CLT 100-106
$8,000 | CLT 90-99Furthermore, students who have been Classically educated are eligible for additional scholarships from Patrick Henry. Please contact the admissions office for more details.
Reformation Bible College
Reformation Bible College CLT Scholarship:
$2,000/yr | CLT 60+Saint Martin’s University
Eligibility for scholarships:
$15,000 - $17,500 | CLT 88-120
$12,000 - $17,500 | CLT 76-87
$12,000 - $16,000 | CLT 69-75
$8,000 - $16,000 | CLT 65-68
Up to $15,000 | CLT 54-64Saint Vincent College
Chancellor's Scholarship:
$20,500/yr | CLT 96+ and GPA 3.75+Presidential Scholarship:
$19,500/yr | CLT 86+ and GPA 3.5+Dean's Scholarship:
$18,500/yr | CLT 77+ and GPA 3.25+Faculty Scholarship:
$16,500/yr | CLT 66+ and GPA 3.00+St. John’s College
Every applicant to St. John’s is considered for merit scholarships ranging from $5,000 to $30,000, with some students receiving full-tuition scholarships worth over $52,000. CLT scores are one factor considered in awarding these merit scholarships.
Templeton Honors College
The Templeton CLT Scholarship includes a $25,000 annual scholarship for four years of undergraduate study at the Templeton Honors College.
Applicants must satisfy the following criteria: 1. Acceptance into the undergraduate program at Eastern University. 2. A CLT score of 100 or above. 3. A demonstrated record of leadership 4. Academic standing in the top 9% of graduating class (where applicable) 5. 2018 high school/homeschool graduate.
The King’s College
$15,000/yr | CLT 100+
Thomas More College
$1,000/yr ($4,000 over 4 years) in addition to all other financial aid for any student who takes the CLT prior to enrollment at Thomas More College
Toccoa Falls College
Toccoa Falls College offers up to $13,000 in annual merit scholarship based on high school GPA and CLT score.
Trinity Christian College
President’s Honors Scholarship:
$15,000/yr | CLT 98+Provost’s Honors Scholarship:
$12,000/yr | CLT 83-97Faculty Honors Scholarship:
$10,000/yr | CLT 58-82Truett McConnell University
TMU Scholar Level I PLUS:
$10,000/yr | CLT 84+ and GPA 3.7+TMU Scholar Level I:
$9,000/yr | CLT 78-82 and GPA 3.4+TMU Scholar Level II:
$3,500/yr | CLT 72-76 or GPA 3.0+TMU Scholar Level III:
$2,500/yr | CLT 60-70 or GPA 2.7+TMU Scholar Level IV:
$2,000/yr | CLT 56-60 or GPA 2.5+University of Dallas
$10,000-$30,000/yr, depending on high school GPA:
CLT Verbal Reasoning 25+
CLT Quantitative Reasoning 23+University of Saint Katherine
Presidential Scholarship:
$4,000/yr | GPA 2.75+ and CLT 65+Walsh University
Presidential Honors Scholarship:
Full Tuition/yr | CLT 79+ and GPA 3.75+Separate application and interview required | This scholarship will replace previously awarded Academic Merit Scholarship
Dr. David Baxter Honors Scholarship:
$18,000/yr | CLT 79+ and GPA 3.75+Separate application and interview required | This scholarship will replace previously awarded Academic Merit Scholarship
Blouin Scholars Program:
CLT 65+ and GPA 3.2+ | Separate application and interview requiredSelected students receive two completely paid for study abroad trips
Leaders in Social Justice Program:
CLT 65+ and GPA 3.2+ | Separate application and interview requiredSelected students receive a $2,000 per year scholarship, and two free domestic (US) trips
Whitworth University
Whitworth offers scholarships up to $32,000/year based on GPA and CLT scores. Scholarships are renewable for up to four years.
Wyoming Catholic College
Students who score an 85+ on the CLT and have a 3.25+ GPA will be eligible for a merit-based scholarship. Scholarships range from 1/8 to 1/2 of tuition.