Quinnipiac University Scholarships
Scholarships are awarded to incoming students through the admissions office and there is no separate application for scholarship consideration. Scholarships awarded are renewable for up to 4 years of undergraduate study, unless specified otherwise on the initial scholarship letter, and the amount of the award remains the same for each year. Quinnipiac only awards scholarships at the time of entry to the University. In order to be considered a candidate for a scholarship, qualified applicants must meet all standards listed below.
Incoming Freshmen:
Trustee Scholarship - $16,000-$18,000 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). Students must have a complete admissions application on file by February 1. 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 - $10,000 — $14,000 per year
Recipients are students who rank in the top 10 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). Students must have a complete admissions application on file by February 1. 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 - $4,000 — $9,000 per year
Recipients are selected from students who rank in the top 20 percent of their high school class and have a combined SAT I (critical reading plus mathematics) score of at least 1150 (or ACT of 26). Students must have a complete admissions application on file by February 1. 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 or Grant - (amount varies)
Quinnipiac offers a small pool of scholarship and/or grant funds which are awarded to international students who demonstrate strong academic achievement and/or demonstrated financial need. Applications will be reviewed and financial aid offers will be confirmed through the university’s regular financial aid awarding process. Students must have a complete admissions application and a completed International aid application on file by March 1. Since funds are limited, we are not able to provide full support, our awards can range from $5,000 to $20,000. 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. The International Student Financial Aid Application will be available on our website for download from January 1 – March 1.
Transfer Students:
Transfer Scholarship - ($2,000 — $8,000)
Students who are transferring to Quinnipiac in their junior year with a minimun 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 transferring from other 4 year colleges with a minimum 3.5 GPA may also be considered for an award. 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 August 15, and spring students by January 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.