Quinnipiac University Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to incoming students through the admissions office and there are no separate applications to complete for scholarship consideration. Students are notified of their award in their letter of acceptance, and scholarships are renewable for up to four years of undergraduate study (or until the student achieves their bachelor's degree) as specified below, or as indicated otherwise on the initial scholarship letter. The amount of the award remains the same for each year. All scholarships are awarded by the admissions office and are not available to students who do not receive them in their initial year. Students who drop below full-time, or fail to meet the minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average will be notified by the Office of Financial Aid if their scholarship will be discontinued. Students who lose their scholarship can appeal this decision and may be re-evaluated after an additional semester to have their scholarship reinstated.
In order to be considered a candidate for a scholarship, qualified applicants must meet all standards listed below.
Incoming Freshmen:
Trustee Scholarship - $20,000 per year
Recipients are students who rank at the very top of their high school class and have a combined SAT I (critical reading plus mathematics) score of at least 1400 (or ACT of 31). Renewal for the sophomore, junior and senior year is based upon continuing at Quinnipiac as a full-time student with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Dean's Scholarship - $16,000 — $18,000 per year
Recipients are students who rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have a combined SAT I (critical reading plus mathematics) score of at least 1200 (or ACT of 27). Renewal for the sophomore, junior and senior year is based upon continuing at Quinnipiac as a full-time student with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Quinnipiac Academic Award - $9,000 — $15,000 per year
Recipients are selected from students who rank in the top 25 percent of their high school class and have a combined SAT I (critical reading plus mathematics) score of at least 1100 (or ACT of 25). Renewal for the sophomore, junior and senior year is based upon continuing as a full-time student with a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Quinnipiac Multiple Sibling Award - ($2,000 per year, per eligible sibling)
Full-time, undergraduate siblings concurrently in attendance at Quinnipiac, are eligible to receive an additional $2,000 award per year, in addition to their regular financial aid award. This award is applicable toward tuition, room and board and is renewable each year in which undergraduate eligible siblings are concurrently in attendance.
International Students:
International Student Scholarship - (amount varies)
Quinnipiac offers a small pool of scholarship funds which are awarded to international students who demonstrate strong academic achievement. Students must have a complete admissions application on file by March 1. Students must provide a statement of financial support for the remainder of their costs. Renewal is based upon continuing as a full-time student while maintaining satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the Quinnipiac University Catalog.
Transfer Students:
Transfer Scholarship - ($4,000 — $10,000)
Students transferring from other two- or four-year colleges who have completed two years of college AND have a minimum GPA of 3.5 are considered for a transfer scholarship. Quinnipiac University has established articulation agreements with several community and two-year colleges in New England. Articulation scholarships are merit-based and awarded to selected students from each school graduating with an associate degree and high academic standing. Students must have a complete admissions application on file by April 1. Renewal is based upon continuing as a full-time student while maintaining satisfactory academic progress as outlined in the Quinnipiac University Catalog.
Part-time Students:
Quinnipiac Tuition Assistance Program - QTAP (amount varies)
This scholarship was established for adult, part-time students to make a higher education financially accessible. QTAP applications may be obtained from the Office of Part-time Admissions. Students who start classes in the fall must have a completed QTAP application on file by Aug. 15, and spring students by Jan. 4. Scholarship funds are limited and students are encouraged to apply early.
Athletes:
Athletic scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Quinnipiac University provides an NCAA Division I athletic program. Athletes must be recommended by the athletic director and coaching staff. Scholarships are based on the needs of the individual sports. For renewal, students must maintain satisfactory academic progress, full-time status and comply with both institutional and NCAA rules and regulations.