Scholarships range from $2,000 to full base tuition and are awarded to full-time students based on high school academic records and performance (ACT/SAT score). Students who transfer to Doane are generally awarded academic scholarships based on college performance.
These scholarships are not based on need. Students meeting the qualifications will receive the scholarships regardless of their family resources. In instances where a student's need is met with federal, state or other funds, any scholarships or grant awarded may be adjusted to meet federal/institutional guidelines.
Academic scholarships are renewable when the student maintains the required grade point average (GPA). After two semesters, any student whose cumulative GPA falls below the required level will lose his/her original scholarship amount for the following year. However, he/she may be eligible for a lower level of academic scholarship.
All student scholarship eligibility is reviewed annually. Lost scholarships are reinstated annually to the original amount once the student's GPA is at the required maintenance level or above.
Doane College is not obligated to replace lost scholarship funds with other types of financial aid.
Academic Year 06-07 and later
| Academic Scholarships available | Qualifications | Award | Retain |
| Thomas Doane | National Merit Finalist | Base Tuition
| 3.5 GPA |
Hugh Butler Academic Leadership (SHBAL)**
| 30+ ACT & Core GPA 3.6* | Base Tuition
| 3.6 GPA |
| Presidential Scholar | 30+ ACT & Core GPA 3.6*
| max $10,000 per year
| 3.4 GPA |
| Board of Trustees | ACT 28+ & Core GPA 3.3*
| max $7,500 per year
| 3.4 GPA |
| Van Hoy Scholar | ACT 25+ & Core GPA 3.0* | max $5,000 per year
| 3.25 GPA |
Merrill Scholarship
Perry Scholarship
Phi Theta Kappa (PTK)
| 21+ hours of college credit and a cumulative college GPA of 3.0+ 21+ hours of college credit and a cumulative GPA of 3.5+ Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) eligible for PTK scholarships | $4,000 per year
$5,000 per year
$6,000 per year
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* Core GPA = 4 years of English; 3 years of Science, Math, & Social Studies
** Senator Hugh Butler Academic Scholarships replace previously awarded academic scholarships.
Academic Year 05-06 and prior
| Academic Scholarships available | Qualifications | Award | Retain |
| Thomas Doane | National Merit Finalist | Check with Financial Aid | 3.5 GPA |
| Presidential Scholar | 30+ ACT or Val/Sal with 25+ ACT | $26,000 over four years | 3.4 GPA |
| Board of Trustees | ACT 28/29 or Top 10% | $20,000 over four years | 3.4 GPA |
| Van Hoy Scholar | ACT 25-27 or Top 20% | $14,000 over four years | 3.25 GPA |
| Hugh Butler Scholar | ACT 23-24 or Top 30% | $8,000 over four years | 3.0 GPA |
| (DCALS)*** Doane College Academic Leadership Scholars | ACT 28/SAT 1250 Top 20% with involvement in extracurricular activities | Check with Financial Aid | 3.4 GPA |
*** DCALS Scholarships replace previously awarded academic scholarships.