Through the generosity of donors, Tabor College students may receive a combination of Merit, Participation, and other additional scholarships. The four exceptions are the four stand-alone scholarships: H.W. Lohrenz Honors, Tabor 20, Kansas Ad Astra Grant, and Non-Kansas Ad Astra Grant.
Financial assistance is not limited to Tabor scholarships. Click to learn more about
Endowed Scholarships (Applications are available between March 1 and May 1, learn more)
Federal or State Aid
Veterans/Dependents Benefits.
Students receive scholarships that are determined when they enroll at Tabor for the first time. Scholarship amounts may vary in future years, but a student’s scholarships are based on their first term of attendance. Opportunities to apply for additional endowed scholarships are typically available in future years.
NOTE: This does NOT apply to endowed scholarships.
2023-24 Freshman Stand-Alone Scholarships
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Option I/Requirements |
| H.W. Lohrenz Honors Scholarship | $35,000 | GPA 3.50 AND ACT 30 + OR SAT 1360 4 awarded each year Apply by Dec. 1, 2022 |
| Tabor 20 Apply now! | $29,500 | up to 20 awarded to MB students Apply by Dec. 1, 2022 |
2023-24 Freshman & Transfer Stand-Alone Scholarships
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Option I/Requirements |
| Kansas Ad Astra Grant (Full Pell Eligible from Kansas) | $36,350 | Submit FAFSA by April 1 Pell, Supplemental Educational Opportunity, Kansas Comprehensive Grants included in scholarship amount, gain admission to the college |
| Non-Kansas Ad Astra Grant (Full Pell Eligible from outside of Kansas) | $31,350 | Submit FAFSA by April 1 Pell, Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants included in the scholarship amount |
NOTE: Non-Tabor Aid and Student-Earning Potential are the ONLY categories of scholarships that can be combined with any stand-alone scholarship.
2023-24 Freshman Merit Scholarships
(Choose one)
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Option I/Requirements |
| Premier Scholarship | $16,000 | GPA 3.75+ OR ACT 27 + OR SAT 1260+ |
| Dean’s Scholarship | $14,000 | GPA 3.5+ OR ACT 24+ OR SAT 1160+ |
| Achievement Scholarship | $12,000 | GPA 3.25+ OR ACT 22+ OR SAT 1100+ |
| Opportunity Grant | $8,000 | GPA 2.75+ OR ACT 20+ OR SAT 1030+ |
2023-24 Transfer Merit Scholarships
(Choose one)
| Scholarship | Annual Amount | Cumulative GPA Requirement |
| Premier | $14,000 | 3.5 or higher |
| Dean’s | $12,000 | 3.0 or higher |
| Achievement | $9,000 | 2.75 or higher |
| Opportunity Grant | $7,000 | 2.5 or higher |
2023-24 Participation Scholarships
(Choose one)
| Scholarship | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements |
| Athletic | Both | TBD | Recommended by Coach. Visit Athletics to learn more. |
| Performing Arts | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Recommended by Performing Arts Director. Visit Performing Arts to learn more. |
| Academic (by department) | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Recommended by Department Faculty. Visit Undergraduate to learn more. |
| Campus Leadership Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Pursue campus leadership opportunities in student government, campus ministries, and clubs. |
| Campus Improvement Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Work with maintenance (paid or volunteer) in landscaping/gardening, custodial, or facility maintenance, 45/hrs semester. |
| Carson Center Global Engagement Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Participation in Carson Center Fellowship Program. |
| Community Service Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Volunteer in community or church, 45/hrs semester. |
| Entrepreneurship Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Entrepreneurship minor or explore starting a business. |
| Honors Scholarship | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Participation in Honors Program, 3.5+ GPA required. |
| International Missionary Family Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Students whose parents are full-time international Christian missionaries and have lived outside the USA for 3 of 4 years |
| AWANA Citation Award | Both | $2,500-$7,500 | Students who achieved certain levels of AWANA, visit awana.org to learn more. |
| Legacy Grant | Both | $4,000-$10,000 | Child or grandchild of a Tabor graduate |
| Christian High School Grant | Freshman only | $4,000-$10,000 | Students who attended a Christian High School for 3 of 4 years |
| Home School Grant | Freshman only | $4,000-$10,000 | Students who were homeschooled for 3 of 4 years |
2023-24 Additional Scholarships
(Choose one)
| Scholarship/Grants | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements | ||||||
| Mennonite Grant | Both | $600 | A member of a Mennonite or Mennonite Brethren church | ||||||
| National Merit Scholarship | Both | $2,000 | Open to National Merit finalists |
2023-24 Add-Ons
(add-on after you enroll)
| Scholarship/Grants | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements | ||||||
| Performing Arts Participation | Both | $500 ($250/semester) | Cannot be combined with Performing Arts Scholarship, determined base on acceptance and full participation in arts ensemble or major theatre performance | ||||||
| Church Matching Grant | Both | $700/year ($350/semester) | Match up to the semester maximum from your home church |
2023-24 Add-Ons
(Choose one if applicable)
| Scholarship/Grants | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements | ||||||
| International Student Grant | Both | $1,000 | Permanent residence outside of the United States | ||||||
| Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship | Transfer only | $1,200 | Members of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society | ||||||
| Hesston College Grant | Transfer only | $1,000 | Transfer from Hesston College with 30 or more units |
2023-24 Add-Ons
(Need-based aid)
| Scholarship/Grants | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements | ||||||
| Tabor Grant | Both | Variable | Based on need- includes endowed scholarships |
2023-24 Non-Tabor Aid
(Can be added to stand-alone or stacked scholarships)
| Scholarship/Grants | FR/Transfers? | Annual Amount | Requirements | ||||||
| PELL Grant | Both | up to $6,895/year | based on FAFSA results | ||||||
| Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant | Both | up to $1,000/year | based on FAFSA results | ||||||
| Kansas Comprehensive Grant | Both | up to $5,000/year | based on FAFSA results | ||||||
| Teach Grant Federal | Both | up to $3,772/year | Education majors who qualify, click here. | ||||||
| Kansas Teacher Service Scholarship | Both | up to $5,830/year | Education majors who qualify, click here. | ||||||
| Work Study | Both | up to $1,500/year | Students who qualify, click here. | ||||||
| Loans | Both | up to $9,500 | must file FAFSA | ||||||
| Kroeker Tuition Assistance | Both | $2,000/year | students whose parents are members of the following Oklahoma churches: Crosspoint Church (Enid, Okla.) Grace Mennonite Church (Enid, Okla.) Fairview MB Church (Fairview, Okla.) New Hopedale Mennonite Church (Meno, Okla.) | ||||||
| Outside Scholarships | Both | variable | dependent on what outside scholarships students bring to Tabor College |
Student Earning Potential
| Job(s) | FR/Transfers? | Money Available | ||||||
| Summer Job (on your own) | Both | approx. $4,800 40 hrs x 12 weeks at $10 = $4,800 | ||||||
| Academic Year Job (on or off-campus, on your own) | Both | approx. $2,175 10 hrs x 12 weeks at $7.25 = $2,175 |
Scholarship Search Websites
- www.fastweb.com – national scholarship search engine
- www.finaid.org – national scholarship search engine, EFC calculator, loan repayment calculator
- www.collegeanswer.com – college prep website, scholarships search engine
- www.collegeboard.com – The College Board, college prep website, scholarships search engine
- www.goodcall.com – Good Call. Finding money for college has never been easier
Native American Scholarships
Many tribes fund scholarships for college-bound members. A list of offices can be found at www.aiccm.org.