Academic and Athletic Scholarships at Calumet College of St. Joseph: A Gateway to Success

Calumet College of St. Joseph (CCSJ) is committed to making higher education accessible and affordable through a variety of academic scholarships and grants. These financial aids are designed to support students in achieving their educational and career goals while minimizing financial barriers. 

 

In addition to these academic scholarships, CCSJ offers athletic scholarships to talented student-athletes. Cristian Garcia, the head coach of both the men's and women's soccer teams, is actively recruiting players for the upcoming season. These athletic scholarships provide an excellent opportunity for students to continue their passion for soccer while pursuing their academic goals. Garcia's recruitment strategy emphasizes finding student-athletes who are committed to both their sport and their studies. The combination of academic and athletic scholarships at CCSJ creates a supportive environment where students can excel in all areas of their college experience. Garcia's efforts to build strong, competitive soccer teams are aligned with his mission to foster academic excellence and personal growth at CCSJ.

 

The extensive scholarship opportunities at CCSJ include:

 

Presidential Scholarship: Up to $14,000 annually for students with a minimum 1270 SAT or 27 ACT score and a 3.5 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled and be full-time students for up to eight semesters, covering fall and spring.

 

Marcia J. Ross Scholarship: Up to $5,000 annually for students with a minimum 1000 SAT or 19 ACT score and a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA and is available to full-time students for up to eight semesters.

 

Creative Performance Scholarship: Varies in amount and is awarded to students who participate in the arts, including band, vocals, and drama. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA and the scholarship is renewable for eight semesters. The Office of Enrollment makes decisions based on artistic work.

 

C.PP.S Scholarship: Up to $5,000 annually for students with a Zero Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) upon completing the FAFSA.

 

Trustee Scholarship: Up to $9,500 annually for students with a minimum 1170 SAT or 24 ACT score and a 3.25 high school GPA on a 4.0 scale. This scholarship requires maintaining a 3.0 GPA and is available to full-time students for up to eight semesters.

 

St. Gaspar's Honors Learning Community: Up to $2,000 annually for select first-year and second-year students in the Honors Learning Community program.

 

Transfer Scholarship: Up to $7,500 annually for transfer students with a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale, at least 12 hours of transferable college credit, and the requirement to maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled. This scholarship is renewable for up to six semesters.

 

Prospective students who are interested in joining the men's or women's soccer teams and benefiting from the robust scholarship opportunities at CCSJ are encouraged to reach out to Coach Garcia or the admissions office. With a variety of financial aids available, CCSJ stands ready to support students in achieving success both on the field and in the classroom.