Applying For Scholarships

To apply for scholarships, submit an application for admission and scholarships during the appropriate filing period. Late applications will not be considered for scholarships. In addition, each campus sets minimum selection criteria that you must satisfy to be considered. These are described in scholarships by campus.

International Applicants
Some scholarships are available only to United States citizens and permanent residents. Restrictions are noted in scholarships by campus.

Graduate Applicants
The information in this section of the website describes undergraduate scholarships. For information on graduate scholarships, see Graduate Admissions: scholarships and fellowships, or contact the individual programs to which you are applying.

Supporting Documentation

Some campuses require additional materials in support of your scholarship application, such as letters of recommendation, transcripts or an essay (in addition to the personal statement required on the application form). These are noted in scholarships by campus.

At the top of each page of supporting documentation, be sure to print your name as it appears on the application for admission and scholarships. Send documentation directly to the campus office indicated. Do not enclose supporting documentation with your undergraduate application form. The application processing service will not forward supporting documentation to the campuses.

Send required supporting documentation together in one envelope to the appropriate campus office, postmarked by the date noted. If all required supporting documentation is not postmarked by the correct date, your scholarship application may not be considered. Submit supporting documentation as early as possible.

Some campus scholarship programs require one or more letters of recommendation. Letters must be written by a teacher, academic adviser or other person who can address your academic ability and potential, leadership qualities and personality traits. Letters of recommendation must be written on official stationery and must include the author’s name and position and, at the top of each page, your name. You may submit photocopies of letters of recommendation.

Submit your undergraduate application form no later than November 30 if you wish to be considered for scholarships for the fall term.

Winter and Spring Applicants
Application procedures and deadlines may be different for winter and spring applicants. In addition, availability of scholarships for winter and spring applicants is limited at some campuses. Contact the campus Financial Aid or Scholarship Offices for information on scholarship availability and application deadlines.

Notification of Awards
Most students will be notified of scholarship awards between March and August. Notification dates are included in the scholarship descriptions for each campus.

If you have questions about the scholarship programs or application process, contact the Scholarship or Financial Aid Office at a campus where you are are applying.