Awarded to students whose high school course selection has been challenging, whose academic performance is strong and who have made significant contributions to their high schools and communities. Eligible students typically have a cumulative, re-calculated high school GPA of at least 3.2. When class rank is available, eligible students rank in the top third of their high school class. In past admissions cycles when the majority of applicants submitted test scores, eligible recipients would typically have an 1130 to 1190 combined SAT score in math and evidence-based reading and writing or a 23 to 24 ACT composite score. To be eligible, a student must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College. Renewal requires full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative 2.5 GPA.

• Academic Performance: Students must have a strong academic performance.
• GPA: A cumulative, re-calculated high school GPA of at least 3.2.
• Course Selection: Must have taken a challenging course load in high school.
• Class Rank: When available, students should rank in the top third of their high school class.
• Standardized Test Scores: Although not required, students who submitted test scores in past admissions cycles typically had:
• SAT: 1130 to 1190 combined score in Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.
• ACT: 23 to 24 composite score.
• Contributions: Must have made significant contributions to their high schools and communities.
• Enrollment Status: Must plan to enroll full-time at Augustana College.
• Renewal Criteria: Must maintain full-time enrollment and an Augustana cumulative GPA of 2.5 for scholarship renewal.