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Scholarships: Merit, Talent, and Opportunity

Merit awards, specialized institutional awards, and outside scholarships that reward your achievement.

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Scholarships

Merit, talent, and opportunity

At Louisburg College, we recognize your hard work. Our scholarships are “gift aid” designed to reward your academic achievement, leadership, and unique talents. Last year, Louisburg awarded millions in institutional aid to help students bridge the gap between their dreams and their degree.

Academic (merit) scholarships

These scholarships are awarded automatically to incoming freshmen based on your high school GPA and academic promise. They are renewable for your second year as long as you meet the GPA milestones below.

Scholarship levelAnnual awardGPA to renew (year 2)
Presidential$8,0003.65–4.0
Trustee$7,5003.15–3.64
Faculty$6,5002.85–3.14
Leadership$5,5002.50–2.84
Opportunity$5,0002.00–2.49

Beyond Academics

Specialized awards, outside partners, and the fine print

Beyond academics, we offer awards that celebrate your connection to Louisburg and your potential as a leader.

  • Athletic Scholarships ($500–$18,000): as the only NJCAA program in North Carolina, we offer competitive scholarship packages for student-athletes. Contact your coach for details.
  • Honors Program Scholarship ($500): awarded to students invited into our Taylor Honors Program.
  • Legacy Scholarship ($500): for students whose parent or grandparent is a Louisburg alumnus.
  • Alumni Appreciation Scholarship: a special award for rising sophomores. Applications open in the spring and include an interview with our alumni committee.
  • 2026–27 Endowment Scholarships: a limited number of donor-funded academic scholarships for current and incoming students, based on criteria such as financial need, academic record, community involvement, and program of study. Applicants must complete a FAFSA and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA. Endowment Scholarship Application

We strongly encourage students to apply for “outside” scholarships to further reduce out-of-pocket costs. Recommended sources for Louisburg students include:

  • Full-time requirement: you must be enrolled in at least 12 credit hours to receive these awards.
  • The “highest award” rule: to keep tuition affordable for everyone, if you qualify for multiple merit or institutional awards (such as a tuition waiver and a scholarship), Louisburg applies the single highest-value award to your account. Merit scholarships for Franklin County Grant recipients are reduced proportionally.
  • FAFSA connection: while merit scholarships are based on grades, you must have a FAFSA on file for our team to finalize your full financial aid package.

The full scholarship list from the financial aid office

2026-27 Endowment Scholarship

A limited number of academic scholarships are awarded each year to students currently enrolled or planning to enroll in a degree program at Louisburg College. These awards are based on scholarship criteria set forth by the donors. The criteria include, but are not limited to: financial need, academic record, community involvement, and program of study. All applicants must complete a FAFSA and have at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA to be eligible to apply.

2026-27 Endowment Scholarship Application

Athletic Scholarship:Louisburg College offers several athletic scholarships ranging from $500-$18,000.

Honors Program Scholarship, $500.00: The honors program is a merit award for those students who are selected to participate in the Louisburg College honors program.

Legacy Scholarship, $500.00: The Legacy scholarship is for those students who have a parent or grandparent that is a Louisburg College Alumnus.

Robbins Methodist Student Grant: $1,000: This grant is available to Methodist students who have at least a 2.0 GPA. A recommendation from the student’s home church pastor is required.

Sibling Award: Grants of $500.00 per year are awarded to siblings who are simultaneously enrolled as full-time students in a given semester.

Alumni Appreciation Scholarship: Louisburg College awards one or more rising sophomores the Alumni Appreciation Scholarship every year based on the following eligibility requirements:

  • Financial need
  • Scholastic aptitude
  • Qualities of character and leadership

The application process takes place in the spring semester. Students receive information about how to apply via email. The scholarship committee interviews applicants and announces the winner(s) on awards day.

*Scholarships are awarded to full-time students of Louisburg College and limited funding is available.

Academic (Merit) Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded annually to incoming freshmen based on academic promise, leadership, and character. There are several classifications of academic awards offered by Louisburg College. See the list below for scholarships and requirements:

Opportunity Scholarships: Scholarships of $5,000 are awarded annually to students based on GPA and SAT scores. Faculty scholarships are renewable for the second year provided the recipient maintains an overall grade point average of at least 2.0-2.49.

Leadership Scholarships: Scholarships of $5,500 are awarded annually to students based on GPA and SAT scores. Students may receive this award if they do not receive an academic scholarship of greater value. The Great Futures Scholarship is renewable for the second year provided the recipient maintains an overall grade point average of at least 2.5-2.84.

Faculty Scholarships: Scholarships of $6,500 are awarded annually to students based on GPA and SAT scores. Faculty scholarships are renewable for the second year provided the recipient maintains an overall grade point average of at least 2.85-3.14.

Trustee Scholarships: Scholarships of $7,500.00 are awarded annually to incoming students based on GPA and SAT scores. Trustee scholarships are renewable for the second year provided the recipient maintains an overall grade point average of at least 3.15-3.64.

Presidential Scholarships: Scholarships of $8,000.00 are awarded annually to incoming students based on GPA and SAT scores. Presidential scholarships are renewable for the second year provided the recipient maintains an overall grade point average of at least 3.65-4.0.

Note: Should a recipient of the academic scholarships be eligible for other forms of Louisburg College financial aid (e.g., employee tuition waiver), the program offering the higher amount of aid will be the one received by the student. Merit scholarships for Franklin County Grant recipients will be reduced proportionally, depending on amount of scholarship award.

Whitehead Program: Scholarships for $3,000 awarded to female students who have a financial need, have identified themselves as Christian on our admissions application, and who reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. This scholarship is renewable.

Whitehead Leadership Program: These substantial scholarships are awarded to female students entering their final year at Louisburg College who have a financial need, identified themselves as Christian on our admissions application, and who reside in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. The recipients of this scholarship reside in the Joyner House (an on-campus residence) and participate in enriching programmatic leadership activities throughout the semester under the guidance of a staff or faculty coordinator. This scholarship awards $8,000 to recipients. This scholarship is renewable.

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