Navigating Carthage College Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide
Paying for college is a significant concern for many students and their families. At Carthage College, a variety of scholarships are available to help make education affordable. With 100 percent of Carthage students receiving financial aid, understanding the available options and requirements is essential. This article provides a detailed overview of the scholarships offered by Carthage College, along with eligibility criteria and application processes.
Understanding Carthage College's Commitment to Financial Aid
Carthage College recognizes the financial challenges students face when pursuing higher education. The college is committed to working with students and their families to navigate the financial aid process. Carthage’s 4-Year Graduation Guarantee further enhances affordability by ensuring students can complete their degree on time. Questions about financial aid packages, student accounts, scholarships, or loans can be directed to the relevant Carthage College office for personalized assistance.
Carthage Transfer Scholarships
Carthage College offers scholarships specifically for transfer students. These scholarships may incorporate all Carthage assistance, and can be combined with federal and state grants, but the total aid cannot exceed full tuition.
Eligibility and Application
To be considered for a Carthage Transfer Scholarship, students must be admitted to Carthage as a full-time, degree-seeking fall transfer student. The deadline for the Fall 2025 Transfer Scholarship has passed. Students interested in transferring for the Fall 2026 semester should complete the Fall 2026 Transfer Scholarship Application. Those considering starting in Spring 2026 or later are also encouraged to apply.
Maintaining Scholarship Eligibility
To maintain eligibility for Carthage scholarships, students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). This federal requirement ensures students are on track to complete their academic program successfully and on time. Warning letters are sent to students who are not meeting their scholarship terms, and the spring term is considered probationary. At the end of each spring term, the cumulative GPA is reviewed to determine scholarship renewal. Students wanting to have J-Term grades taken into consideration must submit a written request to the Carthage Office of Student Financial Services prior to the first day of J-Term classes.
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State of Wisconsin Grants
Carthage College students who are Wisconsin residents may be eligible for several state-funded grants:
Wisconsin Tuition Grant (WTG)
The Wisconsin Tuition Grant is a need-based grant that does not need to be repaid. It is available to undergraduate Wisconsin residents enrolled at least half-time in private, non-profit institutions within the state. The maximum grant amount is established annually by the Higher Educational Aids Board of Wisconsin (HEAB). Eligibility is determined by information submitted on the FAFSA form.
Academic Excellence Scholarship
Academic Excellence Scholarships are awarded to Wisconsin high school seniors who have the highest grade point average in each public and private high school throughout the State of Wisconsin. The scholarship is valued at $2,250 per year and is applied towards tuition.
Hearing and Visually Impaired Student Grant
Wisconsin residents who demonstrate financial need and have severe or profound hearing or visual impairment are eligible for this grant. Students can receive up to $1,800 per year for up to five years.
Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant
This grant program provides limited funds to selected minority students with exceptional financial need. Students must be nominated in their sophomore year.
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Minority Teacher Loan (Forgivable Loan Program)
The state offers a forgivable loan to full-time junior or senior students enrolled in a Teacher Certification Program with a minimum GPA of 2.50. The loan ranges up to $2,500 per year for a maximum of two years. Twenty-five percent of the loan is forgiven for each year spent teaching in an eligible school. Students who apply early and demonstrate exceptional financial need will be nominated by the Carthage Office of Student Financial Services.
Talent Incentive Program Grant (TIP)
This state program provides grants to students who demonstrate exceptional need. Students who qualify may be nominated in their freshman year through Carthage to the state agency or can apply for this program at their Wisconsin Educational Opportunity Program (WEOP) Office.
Carthage College Competitive Scholarships
Carthage College awards more than $2 million in competitive scholarships each year to incoming students who demonstrate leadership skills and academic strength. These scholarships require a special application, audition, and/or participation on the part of the student. Carthage competitive scholarships may incorporate all Carthage assistance.
The Lincoln Scholarship
The Lincoln Scholarship symbolizes Carthage College's strong commitment to students seeking the challenge of the Carthage Honors Program. Named for Abraham Lincoln, an early Trustee of the College, this prestigious scholarship covers full tuition for up to four consecutive years of undergraduate study. Carthage selects three Lincoln Scholars from each incoming class. Applicants must submit a list of all of their high school and community organizations and activities (including work) in which they have participated.
Kenosha/Racine Scholarships
Carthage College awards twelve full-tuition scholarships as part of the Kenosha/Racine Scholarship program. These scholarships recognize the City of Kenosha’s agreement to lease land to Carthage for residence halls, parking, and practice fields, as well as Carthage’s ongoing commitment to its neighbors in Racine County. These scholarships incorporate all Carthage assistance.
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To apply, students must submit the Kenosha/Racine Scholarships Application, a 250-word essay evaluating how a significant experience or achievement in their life has helped shape who they are today, and a list of all high school and community organizations and activities (including work) in which they have participated. A Carthage scholarship committee will review the application and high school grades. Qualified applicants will be notified in late December and invited to the second round of the Kenosha/Racine Scholarship Program, which takes place on the Carthage campus. During the second round, prospective Kenosha/Racine Scholars will complete an essay and have a conversation with Carthage faculty/staff.
One full-tuition scholarship is awarded to a dependent of a City of Kenosha police officer or firefighter. These scholarships incorporate all Carthage assistance.
Modern Language Scholarships
Up to four scholarships are awarded to students majoring or minoring in French or Japanese, or majoring in Spanish. Each scholarship covers $33,000 per year, renewable for four years, and incorporates all Carthage assistance.
Music Scholarships
Carthage awards scholarships ranging from $500 to $10,000 per year to admitted students who excel in visual and performing arts. Scholarships are awarded through competitive audition and/or portfolio review. Recipients are required to participate in department activities through service and creative work. Students with an interest in visual and performing arts should schedule and complete an audition and/or a portfolio review.
Alumni Council Scholarships
Three $2,000 scholarships (increased or decreased at the discretion of the Alumni Council) are awarded to a direct relative of a graduate (for example: parents, siblings, aunts/uncles, grandparents, and/or cousins) of Carthage.
Tarble Family California Scholarships
Up to 10 scholarships ranging in value to incoming freshmen or transfer students from California. Tarble Family California Scholarships recipients will receive up to $33,000 per year in Carthage assistance.
Determination Scholarships for Transfer Students
Carthage awards one full-tuition scholarship and one $33,000-per-year scholarship, renewable for up to three years, to new incoming transfer students who show determination, intelligence, and motivation.
Spring Term Scholarships
One full-tuition scholarship and one $31,000 per year scholarship, renewable for up to three years, are awarded to new incoming Spring Term freshmen and transfer students who show determination, intelligence and motivation. Carthage competitive scholarships may incorporate all Carthage assistance.
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