A scholarship is a financial aid award that does not need to be repaid. Scholarships are a form of merit-based aid, meaning they are offered based on achievement in specific areas. York College offers scholarships in academics, athletics and performing arts. 

2021-2022 Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

• The Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship
• National Merit Finalist
• National Merit Semi-Finalist
• Valedictorian
• Salutatorian​
• Academic Scholarships
  • Awarded based on ACT/SAT scores or cumulative GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on cumulative college GPA. A minimum GPA requirement must be met in order to renew Academic Scholarships each year.
  Note: Academic Scholarships apply to new students that enter York College during 2020-2021.  

SAT Reading & Math scores will be converted to ACT Composite score. ​​

Academic Scholarship
Trustees Scholarship (GPA 3.75+/ACT 33-36)	$5,500
Larsen Scholarship (GPA 3.50-3.74/ACT 30-32)	$4,500
​Founders Scholarship (GPA 3.25-3.49/ACT 27-29)	$3,500
York Scholarship (GPA 3.00-3.24/ACT 24-26)	$3,000

Athletic Scholarships

Men's:

• Baseball
• Basketball​
• Cross Country​
• Golf​
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Wrestling

Women's 

• Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Golf
• Soccer
• Track & Field 
• Volleyball
• Wrestling​

Co-ed:

• Competitive Dance
• Competitive Cheer
• Esports

Performing Arts Scholarships

• Concert Choir
• Theatre
• Celebration Singers

Need Based Aid

To be eligible for a York College Need Based Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Based Application. Student's financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and Need Based Application, is considered in awarding these scholarships. The scholarship priority deadline is June 1. 

• Christian Leadership Grant
• Taylor Grant
• Sibling Discount
  • Two or more siblings must attend full-time. Must be dependent students. 

Other Award Opportunities

Other Award Opportunities

• National Christian Schools Association graduate scholarship
• AIM Program Graduates
  • Must complete full AIM program to qualify
• Campus Ministries Staff*
• Certificate Awards
• Child of a Christian Elementary/Secondary School Full-Time Employee
• Child of a Church of Christ College Full-Time Employee
• Child of a Church of Christ Full-Time Minister
  • Up to $6,000
• Child of a Church of Christ Vocational Minister
  • Up to $3,000
• Child of a Foreign Missionary supported by the Church of Christ
• FBLA/FFA
• Stem Scholarship
• LTC (Leadership Training for Christ)
• NCSA (National Christian Schools Association)
• Nebraska Independent College Foundation
• Resident Assistants/Community Assistants*
• Student Activities Board Chairperson*
• Student Government President*
• ICC Liaison*
• TeamMates

*Available to students after their first year at York College.

2020-2021 Scholarships

Academic Scholarships

• The Distinguished Faith and Learning Scholarship
• National Merit Finalist
• National Merit Semi-Finalist
• Valedictorian
• Salutatorian​
• Academic Scholarships
  • Awarded based on ACT/SAT scores or cumulative GPA. Transfer Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on cumulative college GPA. A minimum GPA requirement must be met in order to renew Academic Scholarships each year.
  Note: Academic Scholarships apply to new students that enter York College during 2019-2020.  

SAT Reading & Math scores will be converted to ACT Composite score. ​

Academic Scholarship
Trustees Scholarship (GPA 3.75+/ACT 33-36)	$5,500
Larsen Scholarship (GPA 3.50-3.74/ACT 30-32)	$4,500
​Founders Scholarship (GPA 3.25-3.49/ACT 27-29)	$3,500
York Scholarship (GPA 3.00-3.24/ACT 24-26)	$3,000

Athletic Scholarships

Men's:

• Baseball
• Basketball​
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Track & Field
• Wrestling
• Golf​

Women's 

• Softball
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Soccer
• Track & Field 
• Wrestling
• Golf
• Volleyball

Co-ed:

• Competitive Dance
• Competitive Cheer

Performing Arts Scholarships

• Concert Choir
• Theatre
• Celebration Singers

Need Based Aid 

To be eligible for a York College Need Based Aid, students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the Need Based Application. Student's financial need, as determined by the FAFSA and Need Based Application, is considered in awarding these scholarships. The scholarship priority deadline is June 1. 

• Christian Leadership Grant
• Taylor Grant
• Sibling Discount
  • Two or more siblings must attend full-time. Must be dependent students. 

Other Award Opportunities

Other Award Opportunities

• National Christian Schools Association graduate scholarship
• AIM Program Graduates
  • Must complete full AIM program to qualify
• Campus Ministries Staff*
• Certificate Awards
• Child of a Christian Elementary/Secondary School Full-Time Employee
• Child of a Church of Christ College Full-Time Employee
• Child of a Church of Christ Full-Time Minister
  • Up to $6,000
• Child of a Church of Christ Vocational Minister
  • Up to $3,000
• Child of a Foreign Missionary supported by the Church of Christ
• FBLA/FFA
• LTC (Leadership Training for Christ)
• NCSA (National Christian Schools Association)
• Nebraska Independent College Foundation
• Resident Assistants*
• Student Activities Board Chairperson*
• Student Government President*
• ICC Liaison*
• TeamMates

*Available to students after their first year at York College.

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