Scholarships
Earlham scholarships recognize your abilities or involvement in activities. Scholarship funds do not have to be paid back. You must notify Earlham of any outside scholarships you are receiving from local, corporate or other sources outside of Earlham. Earlham-funded scholarships include, but are not limited to:
Earlham Scholarships at a glance…
Art Scholarships
Earlham offers annual scholarships ranging in amount from $1,000 to $2,500 a year for eligible students who major or minor in art.
Earlham also offers the Rariden Scholarship, a $5,000 annual scholarship, to one Indiana student entering Earlham who is interested in pursuing an area within the visual and performing arts.
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Carleton B. Edwards Chemistry Scholarships
The Carleton B. Edwards chemistry scholarships are awarded to outstanding incoming students who plan to major in chemistry or biochemistry. Recipients are chosen by the faculty in the chemistry department based on academic achievement in high school, level of interest in chemistry and their reference letters.
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Community Scholars Program
Earlham College has a long history of engaging students in service and social justice issues. The Community Scholars Program is a four-year, service-based scholarship program that provides a wide range of community engagement opportunities within the city of Richmond. Eligible students have demonstrated a commitment to community service and social justice work throughout high school.
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Creative Writing Scholarship
Earlham offers a scholarship in the amount of $2,500 a year for a selected student based on their creative writing interest.
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Davis UWC Scholars
We are proud to be a part of the Davis United World College Scholars Program, a major philanthropic force in promoting international understanding. The Davis Scholars Program offers scholarships to graduates of the United World College schools who are enrolling at one of the participating U.S. colleges and universities. Earlham is one of 92 U.S. institutions that receives Davis Scholars funding.
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Elizabeth Thompson Jewish Studies Scholarship
This scholarship will support students who are engaging in Jewish Studies and robust Jewish life activities on campus, which include gatherings for Jewish holidays and Shabbat, visiting speakers, and collaborative programs with other student groups at Earlham.
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Heartland Region Scholarships
This scholarship will provide accepted students who live within 150 miles of Earlham with $2,000 each year, for up to four years–that’s an $8,000 scholarship, just for being our neighbor.
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Hometown Scholarships
Through a partnership with the Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce, Earlham is pleased to offer the Hometown Scholarship to students of Wayne County Area Chamber of Commerce members.
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Honors Scholarship
Earlham offers a renewable scholarship of $1000 to incoming, first-year students in the Honors program. These are awarded based on a project submitted by applicants on Earlham’s Scholarship Day.
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INspire Earlham Program
As part of our ongoing efforts to widen the path to a four-year college education, we are offering free tuition to Indiana students whose families are Pell and State of Indiana grant-eligible and earn up to $60,000 per year.
Eligible Indiana students must be accepted to and enroll at Earlham as part of the fall 2026 entering class; file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by March 1, 2026; and be eligible for state (21st Century Scholars, Frank O’Bannon), and federal (Pell) aid.
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Merit Scholarships
These achievement-based scholarships are renewable for four years at Earlham and are determined by the Office of Admissions based on the application for admission.
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Music Scholarships
Earlham offers annual scholarships ranging in amount from $1,000 to $2,500 a year for eligible students.
Earlham also offers the Rariden Scholarship, a $5,000 annual scholarship, to one Indiana student entering Earlham who is interested in pursuing an area within the visual and performing arts.
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Quaker Fellows Scholarships
This scholarship is available to those with an active interest in the Religious Society of Friends for the duration of their time at Earlham (with required re-enrollment each year based on academic standing).
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Theatre Arts Scholarships
Earlham offers annual scholarships ranging in amount from $1,000 to $2,500 a year for eligible students.
Earlham also offers the Rariden Scholarship, a $5,000 annual scholarship, to one Indiana student entering Earlham who is interested in pursuing an area within the visual and performing arts.
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Outside scholarships
If you want to reduce your costs even further after you receive your financial aid letter, we strongly encourage you to apply for outside scholarships. In most cases, these scholarships will reduce your least advantageous aid, whether it be loans or work-study.
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Here are some of our student’s favorite websites for outside scholarships:
Financial aid information and resources
Earlham is a community like no other. Our students and faculty are partners in learning, seeking truth wherever truth may lead. Learn more about Earlham at the links below.
More types of aid to help with your journey
Grants
Grants are typically need-based funds provided by the federal or state government. Earlham College also administers its own grant funds, thanks to our generous donors and alumni. Grant funding does not have to be repaid. To be considered for grants, make sure to complete the FAFSA.
Loans
Loans are funds provided by the federal government or financial institutions. Loans must be repaid once you graduate or if you withdraw or drop to less than half-time enrollment. Each academic year, you’ll need to submit the FAFSA to Earlham to be eligible for federal loans. Since the cost of your program paired with the other aid you receive affects your eligibility for any Federal Direct Loan, your eligibility for loans is individually determined by the Earlham College’s Office of Financial Aid.
Student employment
Students who are financially eligible may receive aid via Federal College Work-Study (FCWS) or another work program as part of the financial aid award. If eligible, you have an opportunity to work on campus to help offset your college expenses. Student employment awards are need-based funds, so be sure to complete the FAFSA to be considered.