Scholarships for U.S. Citizens/Eligible Non-Citizens

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Fordham University commits significant funds to support scholarships. Awards are made on a competitive basis taking into consideration academic and performance profiles, need, leadership, and other factors.

These four-year scholarships may be received for up to eight semesters (fall and spring only). The first five scholarships below are the most competitive. They are awarded to our top applicants upon admission.

In keeping with our test-optional policy, applicants are not required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for scholarships.

Fordham Presidential Scholarship

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.

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 from all sources to cover the cost of full tuition and fees each year for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The actual amount of the scholarship will equal the total tuition and fees, less any Federal Pell Grant, state assistance, and any other tuition specific resources or scholarships. The scholarship will be adjusted for half of other non-tuition specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.  Recipients are also eligible for a maximum of $20,000 over four years to use for academic enrichment experiences. 

    For students living on campus, the Presidential Scholarship covers up to the average cost of a double room or actual charges. Each year the scholarship adjusts for any increases so that tuition and applicable room charges are fully covered.

  • This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, maintaining full-time enrollment, Satisfactory Academic Progress, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and compliance with the University’s policies and Code of Conduct.

Excellence in Theatre Scholarship

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The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship is awarded to the top two theatre admits.

The scholarship is awarded on the basis of an artistic evaluation of the student through either audition or interview.

  • The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover your full tuition cost (excluding fees) at Fordham University. The actual amount of the scholarship will equal the total tuition, less any Federal Pell Grant, state assistance, and any other tuition specific resources or scholarships. The scholarship will be adjusted for half of other non-tuition specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.  

    The awards also cover the average cost of a double room or actual charges, whichever is less (excluding meal plans and fees), if the student lives on campus. 

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP application (New York state residents only), maintaining full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship is also renewable provided the student continues to be a theatre major.

Fordham Scholarship

The full-tuition Fordham Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first-year students for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years). Applicants designated as Semifinalists by the National Merit Recognition Program or Scholars by the National Hispanic Recognition Program, National African American Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program or National First-Generation Recognition Program are eligible to be considered for this scholarship. Recipients will exhibit excellent academic performance in a highly demanding curriculum, and present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service. Typically, 3% of our admitted students are recipients of this award. Notification is made at the time of admission.

  • The Fordham Scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover full tuition each year (fees not included). The actual amount of the scholarship will equal total tuition less any Federal Pell Grant, state assistance, and any other tuition-specific resources or scholarships. The scholarship will be adjusted by only half of other non-tuition-specific external resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP application (New York state residents only), maintaining full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. The full-tuition award is renewable for four years.

     

Dean's Scholarship

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The Dean's Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first-year and transfer students for a maximum of eight fall and spring semesters (four years). Awards begin at $25,000 and increase based on a student’s financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile. Typically, 10% of our admitted students are recipients of this award. To be considered for this award, students exhibit excellent academic performance in a highly demanding curriculum; as well as present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service. Notification is made at the time of admission.

 
  • Awards begin at $25,000 and increase based on a student’s financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile. Typically, 10% of our admitted students are recipients of this award. To be considered for this award, students exhibit strong academic performance in a rigorous curriculum; as well as present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service. Notification is made at the time of admission.
     

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and TAP application (New York state residents only), maintaining full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.

Fordham Theatre Scholarship

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. Students eligible for both a Dean's Scholarship and Theatre Scholarship will receive the higher of the two awards.

 

  • If the student meets the academic and talent criteria, the theatre 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.

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. The student must also continue to be a theatre major.

Loyola Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to entering traditional first-year and transfer students who show high academic performance and leadership ability and have not been offered one of the 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 Fordham.

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.

Jogues Scholarships

These scholarships are awarded to entering traditional first-year students who show high academic performance and leadership ability and have not been offered one of the scholarships described above. 

  • The Jogues Scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 is an annual award which will be applied toward tuition charges for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham.

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 2.75 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.

Rev. George 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.

  • To renew the award, students must annually complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the NYS Student Aid Payment Application (New York State residents only), maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or greater, demonstration of financial need and compliance with the University’s policies and Code of Conduct.

Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is awarded to transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society with outstanding community college academic records.

  • The scholarship is an annual $10,000 award for a maximum of eight fall or spring undergraduate semesters.

  • The scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress, and a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

The National Catholic College Admission Association Scholarship

Fordham is a member institution in The National Catholic College Admission Association (The National CCAA). Each year, they offer scholarships to students who will be attending a member institution to celebrate and promote Catholic higher education.

  • The National CCAA Scholarships are one-time, $1,000 awards.

  • This award is non-renewable, but please consider applying for the one-time scholarship through the National CCAA website.