CANTON, Mo. — Culver-Stockton College will begin accepting applications for its
Spring Pillars for Excellence Scholarship competition Monday, Jan. 12. The highly
competitive scholarship offers incoming freshmen the opportunity to earn full tuition through one of the College’s most prestigious awards. Applications for the spring competition are due Friday, March 13.
The Pillars for Excellence Scholarship is Culver-Stockton’s premier award, designed to recognize and support exceptional students who demonstrate strong academic
achievement, leadership potential, and a commitment to success both on campus and beyond. Applicants must be admitted to C-SC as a first-time freshman, hold a
minimum 3.75 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, and complete the C-SC Leadership
Form on MyCulver.com.
Eligible candidates will be invited to campus to participate in the competitive selection process, which includes a visit with a Wildcat Ambassador, an interview with the Pillars Scholar Committee, and submission of an essay on a current event assigned by the committee.
“Our Pillars for Excellence scholarship recipients receive full-tuition coverage, awarded annually at the freshman value, and are selected from an outstanding pool of first-time freshmen,” said Eric Kniel, director of admission at Culver-Stockton College. “This highly competitive program is intended for students who embody resilience, intellectual curiosity, and leadership, qualities that prepare them to thrive academically and professionally.”
Students who participate in the competition but are not selected as Pillars for
Excellence scholarship recipients may still qualify for up to an additional $1,000 in scholarship aid, making the program a valuable opportunity for high-achieving
students.
For more information about the Pillars for Excellence Scholarship, visit
culver.edu/admissions/pillars, or contact the Admission Office at 800-537-1883 or
admission@culver.edu.
About Culver-Stockton College
Culver-Stockton College prepares students to be bold, think big, and create change through experiential learning, innovation, and community engagement. Situated on 140 acres in Canton, Missouri, atop the Hill overlooking the Mississippi River, the College was founded in 1853 by members of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) as one of the first liberal arts institutions west of the Mississippi River. Today, more than 1,000 students from around the world pursue academic excellence through 80 majors and minors, five graduate programs, 21 NAIA intercollegiate athletics teams, 35 student organizations, and a vibrant campus life.
