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As an institution with a high commitment to educational advancement, Fordham University has been known to budget significant funds to support scholarships each year. They have plenty of generous awards made on a competitive basis, taking into consideration academic and performance profiles, need, leadership, and other factors. The following four-year Fordham Scholarships may be received for up to eight semesters (fall and spring only), with the first five Fordham Scholarships below being the most competitive ones. If you have what it takes to become the best candidate, read on to learn more about which Fordham Scholarship suits you the best.
So, what are the available Fordham scholarships for you? Check the list below.
1) Maurice J. and Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship
It is the only Presidential Scholarship among the eleven Fordham Scholarships and the most prestigious of all. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first-year students who generally rank in the top 1 to 2 percent in their high school class. It is awarded to the top 20 admitted students each year.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores (if submitted), and personal characteristics. This scholarship augments gift aid to cover the cost of full tuition and fees each year for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham University.
Also, recipients are eligible for a maximum $20,000 over four years to use for academic enrichment experiences.
2) Excellence in Theatre Scholarship
The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship is part of the Fordham Scholarships awarded to two top theater students. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of an artistic evaluation of the student through either audition or interview. It is a renewable scholarship as long as the recipients are able to maintain full-time status and satisfactory academic progress.
The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship awards a full tuition fee at Fordham University to selected students. The award also covers the average cost of a double room or actual charges, whichever is less (excluding meal plans and fees), if the student lives on campus. If you have an eye for anything art-related, this is the scholarship for you.
3) Fordham Recognition Scholarship
The Fordham Recognition Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic records who have also received one of the following designations:
- National Merit Semifinalist
- National Hispanic Scholar
- National African American Recognition Program Scholar
- National Indigenous Recognition Scholar
Students must be entering first year of college and are in the top 3% of Fordham’s admitted student pool as defined by the admission review process.
This scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover the full tuition cost each year for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The scholarship will be adjusted for only one half of other non-tuition-specific outside resources or Fordham Scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.
4) Dean’s Scholarship
Although this scholarship is not as prestigious as the Presidential Scholarship, the Dean’s Scholarship is still one of the Fordham Scholarships that you should seek. The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first years on the basis of having attained a solid A or A- average, high academic performance, and above 1490 on a 1600 scale on standardized testing.
Apart from awarding financial aid to first year students, it is also available to transfer students. To be considered for this award, students must exhibit strong academic performance in a rigorous college/university curriculum as well as present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service.
Awards begin at $20,000 and increase based on a student’s financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA.
5) Fordham Theatre Scholarship
In addition to the Excellence in Theatre Scholarship, Fordham University also has other Fordham Scholarships that are artistic in nature. The Fordham Theatre Scholarship is awarded to students based on both talent and financial need. All entering first-year candidates for admission who are theatre majors are considered for the scholarship.
If the student meets the academic and talent criteria, the scholarship can range from $7,000 to full tuition minus any other tuition-specific aid for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. Students eligible for both a Dean’s Scholarship and Theatre Scholarship will receive the higher of the two awards.
6) Loyola Fordham Scholarships
These Fordham Scholarships are awarded to entering traditional first-year and transfer students who show high academic performance and leadership ability. Besides, recipients are mostly students who have not been offered one of the Fordham Scholarships described above.
The Loyola Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 is an annual award which will be applied toward tuition charges for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at the university. To renew the award, students must annually complete the FAFSA and comply with the eligibility requirements.
7) National Science Foundation ASPIRES Fordham Scholarships (ASPIRES)
These scholarships are awarded to entering Fordham College at Rose Hill first-year students (full-time) who are U.S. citizens or eligible non-citizens who:
- Demonstrate strong academic performance,
- Declare an interest in a STEM major on their applications, and
- Have financial need.
The ASPIRES Scholarships is an annual award ranging from $1,000-$10,000 per year based on financial need. The first year of study is funded by the National Science Foundation and the second through fourth years of study is funded by Fordham. It will be applied toward tuition charges for undergraduate students enrolled in a STEM major in Fordham College at Rose Hill.
8) Jogues Fordham Scholarships
Suppose the student is not eligible for any of the above scholarships. In that case, the student may be considered for the Jogues Scholarship. Just like the Loyola Scholarship, this scholarship is available to first-year students with outstanding academic performance and leadership abilities.
Recipients of the Jogues Scholarship by Fordham University may receive a scholarship worth between $1,000 and $10,000 annually. They are free to use the free money to pay tuition charges for their courses during their four-year study at the institution.
9) UPS Foundation Scholarship
UPS Foundation Scholarship generally ranges from $2,000 to $7,000 per year. This scholarship is intended to help students ease their financial constraints. Through the program, students can freely pursue their educational goals without having to worry about breaking the bank. It is awarded to high-performing students from underrepresented groups based on both need and merit.
10) Rev. Geroge McMahon, S.J. Scholarship
This scholarship is awarded to an incoming student who is ranked at or near the top of their high school class and demonstrates:
- Excellent academic achievement in high school,
- Strong test scores (if submitted),
- Extracurricular involvement,
- Personal characteristics such as leadership,
- An orientation to service, and
- Financial need.
The scholarship will augment the recipient’s total financial aid package to cover the full cost of attendance.
11) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
Are you a transfer student who is also a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society? Do you have an outstanding community college academic track record? If you answered ‘yes’ to both of these questions, this is the scholarship for you. The scholarship is an annual $10,000 award for a maximum of eight fall or spring undergraduate semesters.
Interested students should go to the official Fordham University website at www.fordham.edu to learn how they can apply to the Fordham Scholarships of their choice. Apart from Fordham University, another institution that is also known for its generosity is the University of Southern California, which regularly awards USC Topping Scholarship to their students.
