Scholarships

College is within reach, and we’re here to help you get there. Scholarships and grants are powerful tools to make higher education more affordable. Unlike loans, they don’t need to be repaid, making them a smart way to fund your college journey.
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Start here Academic merit scholarships

SNC rewards your academic achievement with merit scholarships ranging from $120,000 to $140,000 over four years, automatically considered upon admission. These scholarships apply directly to tuition, and recipients must meet ongoing eligibility requirements.

Amount: Up to $140,000 ($35,000 awarded each year)

Exceptionally accomplished students are honored with this scholarship. Trustee Emeritus scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $136,000 ($34,000 awarded each year)

Exceptionally accomplished students are honored with this scholarship. Trustee Distinguished scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $132,000 ($33,000 awarded each year)

If you have an outstanding college preparatory background, you could be awarded this scholarship. Presidential scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $128,000 ($32,000 awarded each year)

SNC chooses students with impressive academic potential for this award. Students must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: Up to $120,000 ($30,000 awarded each year)

Do you thrive on being actively engaged in your school? Students who receive this scholarship demonstrate quality academic preparation with participation in high school activities and community service projects. Van Dyke Scholars must be enrolled full time, and must maintain satisfactory academic progress and a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.0 at SNC.

Amount: $15,000-$21,000 Incoming transfer students are eligible for scholarships ranging from $15,000 to $21,000 per year. Learn more about transfer scholarships.

 Specialty scholarships

SNC thrives when students contribute to our campus culture. We’ve designed scholarship programs to encourage student engagement in areas such as music, leadership, service, spirituality, research and study abroad. We offer a considerable number of specialty merit scholarships, each with different requirements and award amounts. Be sure to confirm the details about scholarships that interest you, including how to apply.

Music scholarships are available for any incoming first-year student regardless of major. Whether you are pursuing a major or minor or you simply enjoy music, you are eligible for a music scholarship.

Scholarships are available for voice, string, brass, woodwind, percussion and keyboard musicians. They range in amount and they’re renewable every year that you are studying at SNC.

Learn more about auditions and submission deadlines.

For questions, contact Jenny Olson by email at jenny.olson@snc.edu.

You may be eligible for the Legacy of Leadership Award of up to $8,000, disbursed over four years. This is awarded annually to students who embody exceptional leadership potential and a strong record of community service.

Contact Kevin Czarnecki in the office of admission for more details on this award.

NOTE: Current SNC students are not eligible to apply for this award.

If you have been involved in faith-related activities and are looking to continue to grow in your faith, then this one-time $1,000 scholarship could be for you! Award recipients will live in an intentional community and commit to regular fellowship, personal and small group prayer as well as faith formation and service events.


As a potential recipient of this scholarship, please know that this includes your participation in our Living Learning Community. In this community, you will be expected to:

  • Weekly prayer & community/social activity

  • Bi-monthly community service  

  • Grow in understanding of Norbertine traditions and way of life

  • Growth in personal prayer & spirituality

If you plan to study abroad during your time at SNC, consider applying for scholarships that could make your semester abroad more affordable. Get more details on SNC study abroad scholarships.

A longtime champion of the local economy, the late Phil Hauck was also a strong supporter of nonprofit agencies in the region, and the Phil Hauck Scholarship for Nonprofit Leaders has been established in recognition of that.

The scholarship will cover half the cost of tuition for an individual pursuing an MBA through the Schneider School.

Applicants must be employed by a nonprofit in a leadership role. Applications are due by July 1 and Dec. 1.

Applicants contact:
Lisa Gray
Coordinator of Masters of Business Administration Program
920-403-5000
lisa.gray@snc.edu 

 Grants

The best kind of college financial aid is the kind you don’t have to repay. Grants are funds offered based on student financial need. College grants help offset the cost of school for students who might not otherwise be able to attend due to financial constraints.

This institutionally funded grant is awarded to full-time undergraduate degree-seeking students with financial need who don’t receive enough grant assistance from other sources. Students must submit a FAFSA each year in order to be considered, and the amount of money awarded is determined by the student’s financial need. Amount varies each year depending on need.