Rollins College · Florida
Rollins centers merit on a tiered academic scholarship ladder (Presidential, Dean's, Centennial, Achievement) topped by the full-ride Alfond Scholars, with service (Bonner) and science (Cram) tracks.
The trip wires we'd flag in a custom playbook. Each is derived from Rollins College's own published policy, not generic advice.
Rollins College's policy doesn't specify whether outside scholarships hit loans, grants, or only the COA ceiling. Get a written aid-office answer before chasing private awards.
Strong applicants to this private liberal-arts college, students competitive for the Alfond full-ride, and service- or science-oriented candidates who can add named awards to tiered academic merit.
Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $87,820 for 2026-2027. Source
Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.
Not on this ladder: Test Optional Scholarship Gpa Threshold, Alfond Scholars Program, Bonner Leaders Program, Donald Cram Science Scholarship, Ptk Scholarship Transfer, Alfond Scholars Four Year Value — application required, holistic, or scored on a different axis.
| Tier | ACT composite | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Deans Scholarship | 26 | Up to $33,000 |
| Alonzo Rollins Scholarship | 25 | Up to $30,000 |
| Centennial Scholarship | 24 | Up to $24,000 |
| Presidential Scholarship | 24 | Up to $26,000 |
| Achievement Scholarship | 23 | Up to $15,000 |
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot states test-optional applicants are considered for all scholarships below and must have at least a 3.4 GPA in core high school courses for consideration.
Maintain 3 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Alonzo Rollins Scholarships: up to 0,000/year, academic performance plus service/involvement, SAT >1210 or ACT >25 with GPA >3.0, test-optional GPA >3.7, renewable with 3.0 GPA and 24 hours each year.
Maintain 2.8 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Achievement Scholarship: up to 5,000/year, academic achievement/initiative/creativity basis, SAT >1150 or ACT >23 with GPA >2.8, test-optional GPA >2.8, renewable with 2.8 GPA and 24 credit hours.
Maintain 2.8 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Centennial Scholarships: up to 4,000/year, academic performance plus service/involvement, SAT >1170 or ACT >24 with GPA >2.8, test-optional GPA >3.2, transfer GPA >3.2, renewable with 2.8 GPA and 24 hours each year.
Maintain 3.33 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot states up to 10 full Alfond scholarships per year for fall first-time applicants covering tuition, fees, double room, unlimited/19 meal plan valued at 4,000 for 2026-2027, renewable with 3.33 GPA and 24 credits each year.
Maintain 2.8 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Presidential Scholarships: up to 6,000/year, academic performance plus service/involvement, SAT >1180 or ACT >24 with GPA >3.0, test-optional GPA >3.5, transfer GPA >3.4, renewable with 2.8 GPA and 24 hours each year.
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Bonner Leaders Program: ,000/year, new first-year students considered, ten recipients, 6-8 hours service with nonprofits plus training/enrichment, application deadline March 15th.
computer science, mathematics, physics, or chemistry
Maintain 3 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Donald J. Cram Science Scholarships: up to 10 per year at ,000 each, typically in addition to another Rollins academic scholarship, for computer science/mathematics/physics/chemistry majors, renewable with 3.0 GPA and 24 hours each year.
Maintain 2.8 GPA
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists PTK Scholarship for new transfer students: ,000/year, at least 3.5 GPA and AA degree or last semester of AA completion from a Florida community college, with 2.8 GPA renewal requirement.
Maintain 3 GPA; 24 credits/year
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot lists Dean's Scholarships: up to 3,000/year, outstanding academic record plus leadership potential, SAT >1240 or ACT >26 with GPA >3.2, test-optional GPA >3.9, renewable with 3.0 GPA and 24 hours each year.
Official Rollins Alfond Scholars Program snapshot states scholarship totals include federal and state awards for which a student might already be eligible and that renewal for three additional years brings each scholarship value to more than 80,000 over four years.
Donald J. Cram Science Scholarships are typically awarded in addition to one of Rollins' other academic scholarships.
Official Rollins Academic Scholarships snapshot states Donald J. Cram Science Scholarships are typically awarded in addition to one of Rollins' other academic scholarships.
To be considered for the Alfond Scholars Program, applicants must submit the complete Application for Admission including all materials by November 15, applying either Early Decision I or Early Action.
To be considered for the Alfond Scholars Program, applicants must apply either Early Decision I or Early Action by November 15.
Rollins College is in a recognizable cluster (44 schools share this category). That framing matters when comparing peer schools that may publish the policy differently or not at all.
Rollins College is one of them. The right move is the aid-office email script below, not a guess.
Rollins College is one of them. The cohort minority (25 schools) only awards one-year scholarships, which means the four-year value families assume on a brochure quote isn't guaranteed at every school.
Every claim is checked against Rollins College’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.
