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, full-time, 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 $250 per semester. To maintain the scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

• • • • • Enroll in at least 12 credits per semester at Cedar Crest College
        • Maintain an overall GPA of 2.5

$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 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.

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 ABSN 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 program option 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.

Learn more and apply here.