When you apply for admission to Centenary, you are automatically considered for three merit-based academic scholarships. Scholarships available for first-year students entering in Fall 2024 include:

  Award Amount Minimum GPA Minimum SAT Minimum ACT
President's Scholarship Starts at $25,000/year 3.7 Centenary GPA* 1310 Evidence-based Reading and Writing/Math 28 composite
Dean's Scholarship Starts at $20,000/year 3.4 Centenary GPA* 1210 Evidence-based Reading and Writing/Math 25 composite
Trustee's Scholarship Starts at $15,000/year 3.0 Centenary GPA* 1100 Evidence-based Reading and Writing/Math 22 composite

*Centenary GPA: Recalculated GPA based on core courses only, on a four point scale.

Scholars Weekend & Competitive Scholarships

Students who meet the criteria for the President's Scholarship and also apply and are accepted prior to December 1st may be invited to compete for additional merit scholarships at Scholars Weekend, which takes place in early spring.

Artistic Merit Awards

Artistic merit awards are selected through audition or portfolio review by art, music, and theatre faculty. Students selected for these awards are eligible to renew them if they continue to participate in the artistic program.
Contact Info

Office of Financial Aid

2911 Centenary Boulevard, Shreveport, LA 71104

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