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Decision sheet

Wisconsin · Research checked 2026-07-24 · School research, not an aid offer

The starting point

Carthage stacks an automatic GPA-only merit grid ($19,000-$22,000/yr, no test scores needed) under an unusually deep bench of competitive full-tuition scholarships — but all non-need aid combined is capped at tuition.

More than one award path. Some awards use published academic thresholds. Others have different selection criteria. A score chart does not describe every award at this school.

Awards to discuss

First 3 of 16 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.

Academic Scholarships

$19,000-$22,000 · Published range

Recorded as automatic on academic criteria; all conditions apply.

GPA: 2.5-4.0 (non-weighted cumulative HS GPA)

Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate seeking first bachelor's degree; awarded at time of admission, no additional application.

Renewal: Renewal requires an annual minimum cumulative GPA and full-time enrollment status (specific GPA not stated on this page).

Other terms: Amounts are for students starting classes in fall 2026 or later.

https://www.carthage.edu/admissions/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-scholarships/

The Presidential Scholarship Program

$33,000-Full tuition · Published coverage or package

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Open to all majors; apply to Carthage plus Presidential Scholarship Program application and essay by December 3.

Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.

Other terms: 25 scholarships awarded.

https://www.carthage.edu/admissions/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-scholarships/

Kenosha/Racine Scholarships

Full tuition · Published coverage or package

Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.

Eligibility: Kenosha/Racine-area students; application and essay by December 3.

Renewal: Recorded as renewable. Full renewal conditions are not recorded here; request them from the school.

Other terms: Twelve full-tuition awards; 'These scholarships incorporate all Carthage assistance.'

https://www.carthage.edu/admissions/undergraduate-students/undergraduate-scholarships/

Ask before you decide

  1. Which entering-year policy and residency category apply to us? What are the admission and scholarship deadlines?
  2. What grades and credits are required to renew, and for how many terms?
  3. How would other school awards or outside scholarships change the offer?

Recorded stacking policy: The school does not publish a specific outside-scholarship displacement policy; confirm treatment with the aid office before counting on stacking.

Our unanswered questions / Family notes

Keep the sources with the decision

Full research, award details and source context: https://meritplaybook.com/colleges/carthage-college/merit-aid

The research date is not a guarantee that a policy still applies. Confirm current amounts, deadlines and conditions with the school before making a financial decision.