Performance-Based Scholarships

Athletic Scholarships are awarded by each individual coach and shared with the Office of Financial Planning. Gardner-Webb offers scholarships for the following sports: men’s and women’s basketball, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track, men’s baseball, football, wrestling, women’s softball, lacrosse, and volleyball. Any questions concerning eligibility for a scholarship should be directed to the Coach of the sport of interest. If a student receives a financial aid award and an athletic scholarship is not listed, please contact the Coach of the sport of interest. It is possible your non-athletic aid will be reduced once the athletic scholarship is added to your financial aid package.

Honors Music Scholarships are awarded based on a student’s performance from an on-campus audition. The Music faculty selects the recipients and shares them with the Financial Planning Office. Scholarships are renewed based on performance throughout the academic year as well as maintaining a major in Music. Award amounts vary and may depend on the total amount awarded in other Gardner-Webb funds.

Football Band Scholarships are awarded by the Band Director and shared with the Financial Planning Office. The award amount is $1,000 and is based on participation in the band. Scholarships are renewed provided participation continues each year.

Pep Band Scholarships are awarded by the Band Director and shared with the Financial Planning Office. The award is $250 and is given during the spring semester. Scholarships are renewed provided participation continues each year.

Ensemble Scholarships are awarded by the director of each specific ensemble. The award amount ranges from $500-$2,500 and is based on the need within that ensemble and the student’s audition as well as on required participation in that ensemble. Awards are reflected in a student’s financial aid package and are reviewed each year by the department.