Washington College

Financial Aid

Download WC Aid Application

Credit Score Info Tip of the Month

Scholarship List

Annual and Endowed Scholarships

Post-Graduate

Post-Graduate Scholarships

Veteran Awards

Military Veteran Scholarships

Washington College Academic Tuition Scholarships

At Washington College, this pin is worth $40,000

This pin is worth at least $40,000

Washington College recognizes and rewards exemplary academic achievement. More than 50% of all Washington College students qualify for a tuition merit-based scholarship at the time of their admission to the College. On average, these tuition scholarships range in amount from $5,000 - $13,750 per year.

In most cases, eligibility for a merit-based tuition scholarship is determined by high school GPA and SAT-I or ACT scores. However, members of either the National Honor Society or Cum Laude Society who are admitted to the College are guaranteed a merit-based academic tuition scholarship of at least $10,000 per year. Based upon their high school GPA and test scores, NHS and CLS members may qualify for incremental scholarship amounts of $1,500, $2,500, or $3,750.

To be a contender for merit-based tuition awards we recommend the following:

  1. Pursue a challenging course schedule. We assign weighted values to AP, IB, Honors and Advanced courses. Without exception, the students who receive our largest scholarships have taken the toughest classes. Be realistic with your selections but avoid the path of least resistance!
  2. Seek letters of recommendation from those teachers who can attest to your best efforts and success. Let them help tell your story!
  3. Be sure to schedule an admissions interview/campus visit. Do not pass up the opportunity to meet and inform the individual who will be reviewing your credentials!

All recipients of merit-based tuition scholarships are designated as Washington Scholars.

Merit-based tuition scholarships and tuition grants are awarded by the Washington College Scholarship Committee to full-time accepted undergraduate applicants without regard to financial need. In all cases, it is advantageous to complete the requirements for admission in advance of the February 15 application deadline. Unless otherwise noted, annual renewal requires full-time enrollment and a cumulative grade point average between 3.0 and 4.0. For additional information about the academic tuition scholarship and tuition grant opportunities described below, contact the Admissions Office.

Merit-based tuition scholarships are fixed in amount and awarded at the time of admission. Students who are not offered a merit-based tuition scholarship at the time of admission are eligible to be considered for the normal array of College awards and prizes offered to eligible undergraduate students and may be eligible to receive need-based financial aid.

All merit-based tuition scholarship recipients are required to meet the renewal criteria stipulated in their award letters. Failure to meet the renewal criteria may result in the reduction or removal of the scholarship.

Hodson Trust Scholarships

Admitted applicants of exceptionally high academic standing are designated as Hodson Trust Scholars. Typically, this designation accurs after May 1. Renewal criteria for the merit-based academic tuition scholarship awarded to Hodson Trust Scholars includes both full-time enrollment and a cumulative grade point average in the range of 3.00 to 4.00. Hodson Trust Scholarships are made possible by grants from the Hodson Trust.

Washington College Academic Tuition Scholarships

These four-year tuition scholarships are also awarded to full-time students who have been high achievers in a rigorous program of secondary-school studies. Annual awards range in amount from $5,000 to $13,750.

All National Honor Society and Cum Laude Society members who are admitted to Washington College are awarded a Washington College Academic Tuition Scholarship of at least $10,000 annually for up to four years. Some NHS and CLS members qualify for additional awards that increase their total Academic Tuition Scholarship from $10,000 per year to $11,500 - $13,750 per year. To qualify, students must be NHS or CLS members prior to March 1 their senior year.

Washington College Academic Tuition Scholarships for Phi Theta Kappa Members

Academic Tuition Scholarships of at least $10,000 per year are awarded to all full-time transfer students who have been inducted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. A cumulative GPA of 3.0-4.0 and full-time enrollment are required for renewal. Some PTK members qualify for additional awards that increase their total Academic Tuition Scholarship from $10,000 per year to $11,500 - $15,000 per year.

Sophie Kerr Gift in English literature

These four-year $1,500 tuition scholarships are awarded annually to entering students who intend to major in English and who show outstanding promise in the field of English or American literature. Scholarship finalists are selected by members of the English Department.

Quill & Compass Scholarships

Made possible through the generosity of the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Colonial Dames of America, Chapter I, the Quill and Compass program offers $6,000 scholarships ($1,500 annually for four years) to incoming freshmen interested in majoring/minoring in History or American Studies, as well as unique opportunities to participate in travel and other special activities free of charge.

For more information, see: The Quill and Compass Scholars

The Hodson Foundation Tuition Scholarships

The Hodson Foundation Tuition Scholarships are given to entering students from ethnic backgrounds that are traditionally under-represented in higher education. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic and personal achievement.

Colin Ferguson Grants

Named in honor of the second president of Washington College, Colin Ferguson Tuition Grants are awarded to entering international full-time students on the basis of scholastic and extracurricular achievement and overall promise for success in a collegiate environment. Awards generally range in amount from $2,500 to $10,000; a cumulative grade point average of 2.0-4.0 is required for renewal.

Kent County Vincent Hynson '87 Scholarship

In Fall 2006, Baird Tipson, President of Washington College, announced the creation of a new scholarship fund named in honor of late alumnus the Reverend Vincent Hynson '87, who passed away in August 2004. A scholarship will be offered in the fall of 2007 to an entering freshman who is a graduate of a secondary school in Kent County, who demonstrates financial need, and whose achievements and aspirations most closely emulate the values of Vincent Hynson. The scholarship will meet 100% of the recipient's annual educational expenses-full tuition, room, board and book costs. The recipient must meet all requirements for admission to Washington College and maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing in order to continue the scholarship throughout all four years.

The Kent County Vincent Hynson '87 Scholarship honors the memory of a Washington College graduate who led an exemplary life as a teacher, coach, pastor and leader in the Kent County community. Hynson, a graduate of Kent County High School, attended Washington College as a non-traditional student, receiving a degree in history in 1987.

Dr. Charles H. Trout Tuition Scholarship

Named in honor of the late President of Washington College, the Dr. Charles H. Trout Scholarship will be offered for the first time in Fall 2007. The Scholarship will be awarded to a student who will contribute to the diversity of the campus and who demonstrates financial need. Preference will be given to a student who intends to major in one of the academic areas of interest initiated by Dr. Trout during his tenure at Washington College.

The Charles H. Trout Scholarship will meet 100 percent of the recipient's annual tuition not met by federal, state and outside assistance. The recipient must meet all requirements for admission to Washington College and maintain full-time enrollment and good academic standing in order to continue the scholarship throughout all four years. The recipient must also apply for and accept all federal and state need-based grants.

Dr. Charles H. Trout served as President of Washington College from 1990-1995. Dr. Trout's legacy at Washington College includes a more diversified student body, and programs in behavioral neuroscience, Chesapeake regional studies, and gender studies. Current Washington College President Baird Tipson said "Dr. Trout cared deeply about diversity issues and was willing to take risks to attract a more diverse student body." This scholarship is intended to honor Dr. Trout's legacy and recognize his contributions and accomplishments at Washington College.

Candidates for the Charles H. Trout Scholarship must:

  1. Submit an application for admission to Washington College before February 15.
  2. Submit the FAFSA before February 15.
  3. Interview with the Washington College Admissions Director before March 1.
  4. Submit the WC Aid Application and required tax forms before March 1.

For more information about the Charles H. Trout Scholarship and the scholarship application process, call The College Admission Office at 410-778-7700.

Hodson Trust Star Scholarship
(For Veterans of Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts)

The Hodson Trust and Washington College wish to recognize and award annual undergraduate and graduate scholarships to eligible veterans of the Afghanistan and Iraq Conflicts. Washington College will award up to a total of three scholarships a year for a period of five years beginning with academic year 2007/08.

The undergraduate and graduate scholarships will meet 100 percent of Washington College's published annual tuition, room, board, books, and mandatory student fees not otherwise met by federal, state and outside assistance.

Candidates for the Hodson Trust Star Scholarship must:

For more information about the Hodson Trust Star Scholarship and the scholarship application process, contact the Office of Admissions at:

You may contact the Financial Aid office by phone at 410-778-7214 or by e-mail at fa_office@washcoll.edu.

300 Washington Avenue, Chestertown, Maryland 21620 | 410-778-2800 | 800-422-1782