APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 7th of January, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
The Johnson Scholars comprehensive merit award is provided to first-year undergraduate students (domestic and international) who demonstrate the highest levels of academic ability, motivation and leadership potential in their application for freshman admission to Santa Clara University.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Proof of the following characteristics is required to be considered;
i. Evidence of leadership and a spirit of tenacity
ii. Demonstrated record of high academic performance
iii. An unweighted cumulative GPA of 3.8 or higher
iv. A minimum ACT composite score of 30 or SAT combined score of 1400 in the math and critical reading sections
v. Record of service throughout the high school career
Value of Scholarship:
This award covers up to full tuition, standard room & board, books & supplies. A summer stipend could be awarded upon application in sophomore/junior year.
*It's important to note that students will only be eligible for additional costs of attendance, such as standard room and board fees as well as book and other customary expenses upon the completion of required financial aid forms (FAFSA
and the CSS PROFILE).
Scholarship Application Guide:
The application process is as follows;
i. Candidates are to complete an admission application which must be submitted through the online application portal.
- Domestic students are required to fill the FAFSA and CSS to be eligible for additional costs of attendance, such as standard room and board fees as well as book and other customary expenses.
- All international applicants are required to complete a Financial Resources Statement proving the student or their family are able to cover the total cost of the first year attendance before their application will be considered for admission.
This form will be accessible through your application status portal only after you submit the Common Application. You will also need to upload supporting documents to demonstrate proof of funds claimed on the form at the time of form submission.
ii. Upon admission to Santa Clara University, eligible students will be invited to apply to the University Honors Program through their Admissions Portal and via email invitation.
iii. After completing the Honors application, you will then be offered the opportunity to submit a Johnson Scholars Program video application.
The Johnson Scholars Program application will be accessed through the University Honors Program application, and you must apply to Honors to be considered for Johnson Scholars.
iv. After supplemental materials are reviewed, finalists will be identified and invited to a virtual Selection Day on April 19th, 2024.
v. From among the finalists, 5 Johnson Scholars will be selected and notified shortly thereafter.
Scholarship Website:
Find more information on this scholarship and opportunities at the Santa Clara U Merit Scholarship Page.