First Year Student Scholarships
A full-tuition scholarship awarded to one first-year traditional student who is the winner of our annual Scholarship Competition**. Additional scholarship money awarded to finalists.
$44,334* per year; 3.0 GPA required for renewal
*Based on 2023-2024 annual full-time tuition fee. Scholarship covers full-time tuition minus any additional grants or outside scholarships and supersedes any other Cedar Crest money.
**Requirements to participate in the competition: must be admitted to Cedar Crest and have been awarded a Presidential, Trustee or Founder’s Scholarship.
Merit scholarships are awarded to traditional, full-time first-year students based on academic criteria, including but not limited to high school grade point average (GPA), SAT or ACT scores and class rank.
Presidential Scholarship
$25,000 per year, 2.5 GPA required for renewal
Trustee Scholarship
$24,000 per year, 2.5 GPA required for renewal
Founders Scholarship
$23,000 per year, 2.5 GPA required for renewal
Dean’s Scholarship
$22,000 per year, 2.25 GPA required for renewal
Fellows Scholarship
$21,000 per year, 2.25 GPA required for renewal
Students are eligible to receive a merit scholarship and two additional scholarships only. They must also remain in good academic standing for renewal of any scholarships and awards received.
$5,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to traditional, full-time first-year or transfer Lehigh Valley Latino students in partnership with the Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley. Two applicants are chosen each year. Award is based on record of academic excellence and leadership.
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must complete a scholarship application.
Deadline to apply is December 9, 2023. Download the application here.
(Cannot be combined with other community service scholarships offered by Cedar Crest College)
Deadline to apply is December 9, 2023. Download the application here.
GOLD AWARD RECIPIENT
$5,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to one student that has received their Girl Scout Gold Award in the previous four years and has a high school or college GPA of 3.5 or better.
Applicants are required to provide documentation of receipt of the Gold Award.
GIRL SCOUT INVOLVEMENT
$1,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to up to five students that have been an active Girl Scout for at least two years in grades 9-12.
Applicants are required to submit a 250 word essay and provide documentation of Girl Scout Membership.
$2,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to any traditional, full-time first-year student or full time transfer student who was recommended by a Cedar Crest College alumnae/i.
*This award was formerly called the Heritage Award, but was changed to the Heirloom Award to allow all of our alumnae/i to gift a scholarship to any deserving candidate
$2,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to full-time traditional siblings concurrently enrolled at Cedar Crest during the regular academic year (fall/spring).
Note: for the Heirloom and Sibling Awards, students must notify the Admissions Office prior to their acceptance in order to receive these awards.
$1,500 per year for up to four years;
Must follow department’s criteria for renewal
*Student can receive only one Department Scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded in all academic disciplines: art, biology, business, chemical & physical sciences, communication, criminal justice, dance, education, english, exercise science, forensic science, health science, history, mathematics, nursing, nutrition, political science, psychology, social work, theatre, technical theatre and writing.
Interviews and auditions for each scholarship are held for first-year, full-time traditional students during Departmental Scholarship Day, November 13, 2021 (seniors only).
Transfer Student Scholarships
Presidential Scholarship
$19,000 per year, 3.5 -4.0 cumulative GPA
Trustee Scholarship
$18,000 per year, 3.0 – 3.49 cumulative GPA
Founders Scholarship
$17,000 per year, 2.5 – 2.99 cumulative GPA
Awarded to full-time transfer students based on their cumulative transfer GPA from all transfer institutions. The Presidential, Trustee, and Founders Scholarships are automatically renewed each year provided the student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA and retains a full-time student status.
Presidential LCCC Scholarship
$21,000 per year, 3.5 – 4.0 cumulative GPA
Trustee LCCC Scholarship
$20,000 per year, 3.0 – 3.49 cumulative GPA
Founders LCCC Scholarship
$19,000 per year, 2.0 – 2.99 cumulative GPA
Awarded to full-time transfer LCCC graduates accepted to Cedar Crest with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Early Childhood Education degree. The Presidential LCCC, Trustee LCCC, and Founders LCCC Scholarships are automatically renewed each year provided the student maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA and retains a full-time student status.
Effective June 1, 2022
Presidential NCC Scholarship
$21,000 per year, 3.5 – 4.0 cumulative GPA
Trustee NCC Scholarship
$20,000 per year, 3.0 – 3.49 cumulative GPA
Founders NCC Scholarship
$19,000 per year, 2.0 – 2.99 cumulative GPA
Awarded to full-time transfer NCC graduates accepted to Cedar Crest with an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) or Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Applied Psychology, Early Childhood Education, Criminal Justice, or Health Sciences. The Presidential NCC, Trustee NCC, and Founders NCC Scholarships are automatically renewed each year provided the student maintains a 2.0 cumulative GPA and retains a full-time student status.
Students transferring directly from:
- Northampton Community College
- Bucks County Community College
Honors Students: $21,000 annually
- must complete an on-campus interview
- must have 3.5 GPA/24 credits
- only 15 students from each community college will be selected for this scholarship
Honors Transfer Community College Scholarship is awarded to full-time transfer students and cannot be combined with any other merit scholarship. Honors Transfer Community College Scholarship is automatically renewed each year provided the student maintains a 3.5 cumulative GPA and retains a full-time student status. (Honors students can transfer directly into the Cedar Crest College Honors Program.)
$2,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to any traditional, full-time first-year student or full time transfer student who was recommended by a Cedar Crest College alumnae/i.
*This award was formerly called the Heritage Award, but was changed to the Heirloom Award to allow all of our alumnae/i to gift a scholarship to any deserving candidate
$2,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to full-time traditional siblings concurrently enrolled at Cedar Crest during the regular academic year (fall/spring).
Note: for the Heirloom and Sibling Awards, students must notify the Admissions Office prior to their acceptance in order to receive these awards.
$5,000 per year for up to four years
Must remain in good academic standing for renewal
Awarded to traditional, full-time first-year or transfer Lehigh Valley Latino students in partnership with the Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley. Two applicants are chosen each year. Award is based on record of academic excellence and leadership.
To be eligible for this scholarship, the student must complete a scholarship application.
Deadline to apply is December 9, 2023. Download application here.
$21,000 per year, issued to members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year colleges. To be eligible, the student must have attained a 3.50 GPA and have completed 24 transferable credit hours, and plan to enroll as a traditional full-time student at Cedar Crest College. Proof of induction (certificate of induction) must be submitted prior to matriculation at Cedar Crest College to receive the scholarship.
The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. Each Cooke Scholar has access to generous financial support for two to three years, college planning support, ongoing advising, and the opportunity to connect with the thriving community of fellow Scholars.
Merit-Based Scholarships and Awards for Undergraduate Adult Students
Cedar Crest College recognizes the academic achievements of SAGE transfer students. Students who transfer from a regionally accredited college or university to Cedar Crest College may be eligible to receive a scholarship to pursue a baccalaureate degree. An unlimited number of scholarships are available. This scholarship may not be combined with any other CCC scholarship. Transfer students must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- Obtain a final GPA of 3.0 or higher in the most recent 12 college credits completed
- Enroll as a bachelor degree-seeking matriculated student
- Enroll at Cedar Crest College within three year’s following attendance at the most recent institution
- Must transfer in a minimum of 12 credits
- This scholarship is available only during the Fall and Spring semesters
- Not eligible for NUR courses
- Official transcripts required for final review
- Renewal is reviewed at the end of each Spring semester
The scholarship award will be $2,000 per semester. Cedar Crest College offers a full-time scholarship to students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits per semester at Cedar Crest College
- Maintained an overall GPA of 2.5
The scholarship award will be $750 per semester. Cedar Crest College offers a part-time scholarship to students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled for 6 – 11.5 credits per semester at Cedar Crest College
- Have maintained an overall GPA of 2.5
$4,000 per year, issued to members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year colleges. To be eligible, the student must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed at least 12 transferable credit hours and plan to enroll as a full-time student at Cedar Crest College. Proof of induction (certificate of induction) must be submitted prior to matriculation at Cedar Crest College to receive the scholarship. This scholarship may not be combined with any other CCC scholarship.
$1,500 per year, issued to members of Phi Theta Kappa, the honor society for two-year colleges. To be eligible, the student must have attained a minimum GPA of 3.0 and completed at least 12 transferable credit hours and plan to enroll as a part-time student (6- 11.5 credits per semester) at Cedar Crest College. Proof of induction (certificate of induction) must be submitted prior to matriculation at Cedar Crest College to receive the scholarship. This scholarship may not be combined with any other CCC scholarship.
Cedar Crest College recognizes the academic achievements of SAGE Nursing undergraduate students. This scholarship provides you a $375 merit award for each NUR course credit – taken at the SAGE nursing tuition rate. Estimated value of $21,750 for the NUR courses. This scholarship may not be combined with any other CCC scholarship. SAGE students must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship:
- Accepted into the Nursing Program
- RN-BSN and ABSN students are not eligible
- Maintained an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Renewal is reviewed at the end of each Spring semester
Cedar Crest College recognizes the academic achievements of ABSN Nursing students. This scholarship provides eligible students with a $2,500 per semester full-time merit award for semesters taken at the ASBN nursing tuition rate. The estimated value of the scholarship is $10,000 for the ABSN NUR program. This scholarship may not be combined with any other CCC scholarship or discount and does not apply to students who enter a different NUR rotation after commencing the ABSN. SAGE students must meet all of the following criteria to be considered for the scholarship:
- Accepted into the ABSN Nursing Program
- Must be full-time in ABSN Nursing Program
- RN-BSN and BSN students are not eligible
- Maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Renewal is reviewed at the end of each Spring semester
- Course NUR-328 is not eligible for scholarship
The School of Adult and Graduate Education has partnered with local institutions to help their employees and members reach their educational goals by offering tuition discounts on courses taken at Cedar Crest College. To see if your employer or organization is a partner in this program, please click on “Pathways to Professional Excellence.”
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is the largest and oldest national organization of women who are college graduates. AAUW promotes education and equity for women and girls.
Non-Traditional Female Students’ Scholarship Guidelines:
- Women applying must be a resident of the Bethlehem Branch AAUW area. (This area includes the City of Bethlehem, Hanover Township, Bethlehem Township, Fountain Hill, Hellertown and Saucon Valley.)
- Applicant Must:
- Have had her studies interrupted at some point for at least six months.
- Have completed the equivalent of two years of college work.
- Be attending or have been accepted for the Fall term at an accredited four-year college or university for undergraduate work.
Awards range in size from $1,000 to $2,000 per recipient. For more information, inquire at the Student Financial Services office or at https://bethlehem-pa.aauw.net/scholarship-committee/ . Application for Bethlehem Branch AAUW scholarship must be made before March 11th.
The Lehigh Valley Chapter of Executive Women International (EWI) offers Adult Students in Scholastic Transition (ASIST) Scholarships which benefit non-traditional students. Selection criteria includes, but is not limited to: financial need; socially/physically/economically challenged adults; responsible for small children.
Application for these scholarships must be made before March 27th. Application forms may be downloaded at www.ewiconnect.com.
Deadline: March 29
The WBC scholarship recognizes adult learners who wish to attend a higher education institution and who have graduated from high school at least one year ago. These women have demonstrated academic ability and a commitment to learning, achievement, and community service. The scholarship assists women in their pursuit of higher education and their desire to assist other young women in reaching their full leadership potential after post-secondary graduation.