Philosophy Scholarships & Financial Aid

During your time at Baker, you will be eligible for various types of financial aid and scholarships. General academic scholarships and scholarships for participation in campus activities are awarded starting your freshman year. Departmental scholarships awarded for academic excellence are awarded annually at the Honors Symposium, held each spring. Each scholarship stipulates in which year of study you are eligible.

Financial Aid

Baker students are eligible for state, federal and private loans and grants throughout their college career. To learn about the types of financial aid available and Baker's application process, visit the financial aid page.

Scholarships in Your First Year

The Department of Humanities offers a departmental scholarship to an incoming freshman or transfer student who plans to study philosophy. To apply, please submit a scholarship application. You may also be eligible for participation awards within other departments. See participation awards to learn about what is available to incoming freshmen.

Based on your high school GPA and ACT or SAT scores, you may be eligible for one of several general academic scholarships. Learn which academic scholarships are available in your first year.

Scholarships in Subsequent Years of Study

As you delve further into your studies, departmental scholarships for academic success are awarded. The recipients of almost all of these awards are announced each year at the Honors Symposium, held toward the end of the spring semester.

The Department of Humanities awards the Mildred Hunt Riddle Departmental Recognition Scholarship for Philosophy.