At Salem College, all admitted students are considered for scholarships–no extra application needed! Submit your Salem College application and FAFSA to see what you qualify for. 

North Carolina Initiative Grant

Per our North Carolina Initiative Grant, you can receive free tuition and fees, if you’re: 

  • A North Carolina resident
  • An incoming first year student
  • Pell-eligible, with an Estimated Family Contribution of $0,-$5,000 (per FAFSA)

Academic Scholarship

Incoming students with the following academic credentials will receive a half-tuition scholarship: 

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Minimum SAT score of 1100 or ACT score of 22

Women as Leaders Scholarship

Awarded to students who demonstrate leadership potential in their school, church, family, and/or community. The 2019 recipients of the Women as Leaders Scholarship are Gregoria Arreola-Meza and Karen Guadalupe Cruz-Ruiz. Both women received full-tuition scholarships. 

Davis Art Scholarship

Students interested in majoring in Studio Art, Interior Design or Art History are encouraged to apply for the Dr. John Preston Davis Art Scholarship.  The Davis Scholarship is a full tuition scholarship, which is renewable annually with a 3.0 GPA. Application Deadline: April 2, 2019.

Music Scholarships

Ask about our other programmatic and need-based scholarships! 

Questions? 

Contact the Office of Admissions at: 336-917-2621 or admissions@salem.edu