OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU
CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
At Morningside, we value having people like you as part of our Morningside community, which is why we offer a variety of scholarships and grants that celebrate your strengths and help make your education more affordable.
Note: This information is for the 2024-25 Academic Year.
ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS**
Academic Scholarships are awarded to full-time, first-time undergraduate students who meet certain minimum High School GPA criteria. Note: this information is for incoming Spring 2025 first-year students.
Trustee Scholarship*
Amount: $15,000/yr ($60,000 total)
Criteria: 4.0 GPA
Presidential Scholarship*
Amount: $14,000/yr ($56,000 total)
Criteria: 3.6-3.99 GPA
Dean Scholarship*
Amount: $13,000/yr ($52,000 total)
Criteria: 3.3-3.59 GPA
Founder Scholarship*
Amount: $11,000/yr ($44,000 total)
Criteria: 3.29 or less GPA
*Students with a 3.0 or higher after their first academic year at Morningside are also eligible to receive a $1,000 stipend to be applied for Morningside experiential travel or research.
**Academic awards will be reduced by $3,000 for students who choose to live off-campus prior to earning 91 or more credit hours.
ACT/SAT INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP
Students who choose to take the ACT or SAT and have their scores submitted to Morningside may qualify for an additional scholarship that can be combined with other scholarships and awards.
ACT of 31+ or SAT of 1390+
Amount: $5,000/yr ($20,000 total)
ACT of 26-30 or SAT of 1230-1380
Amount: $3,000/yr ($12,000 total)
ACT of 21-25 or SAT of 1060-1220
Amount: $1,000/yr ($4,000 total)
BY THE NUMBERS
100%
average morningside award grant
12k*
minimum average award package
10+
additional award grants
TALENT GRANTS
Receive up to $5,000 per year ($20,000 over four years) for participating in an activity you love. Areas include art, athletics, esports, theatre, choral music, instrumental music, color guard, or writing. You can only earn one talent grant, you must continue your participation in the activity, and you will need to visit campus to audition or meet coaches in order to qualify. To be considered, simply let us know about your talent when you speak to an admission counselor or on your application. If you receive a Talent Grant, you are not eligible for a Monte Grant.
OTHER MORNINGSIDE GRANTS
If you aren’t an athlete, musician, artist, or gamer, but plan on being active in other ways, taking on leadership roles, or volunteering at Morningside, then the Monte Grant may be for you. Receive up to $4,000 per year ($16,000 over four years). Talk with your Admissions Counselor to see if you qualify. If you receive a Monte Grant, you are not eligible for a Talent Grant.
Campus visits are important. We believe that so sincerely that we will give you $1,000 per year for up to four years when you enroll at Morningside if you make an official campus visit. Visits must be complete by a specific date. Ask your Admission Counselor for details.
Students who submit their FAFSA information to Morningside by Feb. 28 each year will receive $1,000 every year they are at Morningside.
Contact Us
Questions? We’d love to help. Contact us today.
Morningside University
Office of Student Financial Planning
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
