Crosland Scholarship at Samford University 2023

Named for Samford University’s first Rhodes Scholar in 1910, applicants considered for this scholarship display a high level of academic achievement. Recipients of the Crosland Scholarship are among an elite group of students chosen for their outstanding scholarly achievements, their character, commitment to others and to the common good.

The average award for a Crosland Scholar is $17,500 and can be combined with other scholarships at Samford including the Davis and Marvin Mann Legacy. However, this scholarship cannot be combined with the Marion Scholarship. Competitive freshmen applicants for this scholarship will have an ACT of 26 or higher (SAT of 1240 or higher) and 3.5 minimum GPA. Freshmen applying without a test score will be considered for the Crosland Scholarship using a recalculated, weighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. Competitive transfer applicants have a minimum college GPA of 3.5 and have earned at least 24 credits of undergraduate coursework. No additional application required. Crosland Scholarship recipients are expected to maintain minimum 3.0 GPA on all Samford University course work and uphold Samford’s code of values.

• Table of Content
• About Samford University
• Samford University Bachelors
• Aim and Benefits of Samford University Bachelors
• Requirements for Samford University Bachelors Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Samford University

Samford University is a private, coeducational, Christian university located in Homewood, Alabama, a suburb of Birmingham. In 1841, the university was founded as Howard College. Samford University is the 87th oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. Samford University is Alabama's top-ranked private university. The university enrolls 5,471 students from 47 states and 29 countries. Samford University has been nationally ranked for academic programs, value and affordability by Kiplinger's Personal Finance and The Princeton Review. ... continue reading

Samford University Bachelors

• Category Undergraduate
• SponsorSamford University
• City to study -
• School to study -
• Course to study Not specified
• Application Deadline December 1, 2023

Aim and Benefits of Samford University Bachelors

Successful applicants of the Crosland Scholarship will receive $17,500 from Samford University.

Requirements for Samford University Bachelors Qualification

• Applicants of the Crosland Scholarship must have an offer letter from Samford University for any bachelor's program to avail of this scholarship.
• Students applying for the Crosland Scholarship can be both domestic and international students.
• Applicants must surpass the admission requirements set by the University and are expected to exhibit great academic excellence.

Application Deadline

December 1, 2023

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Samford University on undergradadmission.samford.edu to apply

*To apply for scholarships, you must have an online Samford account. If you've started your Samford/Common App admission application, you can apply for scholarships using the same login information. If you haven't started an admission application, please log in as a new user.