At Salem College all admitted students are considered for merit scholarships. Your application for admission serves as your application for scholarships. We create an individualized, comprehensive financial aid package for you taking into account your extracurricular activities, community service, leadership experience, and talents. All students from the United States are eligible for Salem College scholarships. In addition, all scholarship recipients may apply for need-based aid. The scholarships detailed below are for traditional students up to age twenty-two; adult students should contact the Fleer Center.

Full Scholarships

The Robert E. Elberson Scholarship is a high honors, full scholarship that covers tuition and room and board and includes a semester of study abroad at Harlaxton College in Gratham, England. It is awarded to one incoming first-year student a year.

The Kick scholarship is a full scholarship that covers tuition and room and board for one student pursuing a degree in the Sciences. It is awarded to one incoming first-year student a year.

Full-Tuition Scholarships

Salem College offers several full-tuition scholarships to incoming first-year students. Full-tuition scholarships do not cover room and board. These prestigious scholarships are designed to recognize and encourage young women of outstanding achievement and ability. Students are evaluated on the basis of superior academic performance and evidence of leadership, responsibility, and concern for others. Each award is renewable annually if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and is a full-time resident student.