Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Johnson Scholars comprehensive merit award is provided to first-year undergraduate students (domestic) 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 SAT combined score of 1450 in the math and critical reading sections (if submitted)
v. Record of service throughout the high school career
Value of Scholarship:
Students selected as Johnson Scholars receive a merit scholarship covering full tuition during the academic year, renewable annually for up to four years.
- In addition, the University is committed to fully meeting the demonstrated financial need of each Johnson Scholar. Upon completion of required financial aid forms (FAFSA and the CSS PROFILE) students may be eligible for additional costs of attendance, such as standard room and board fees as well as book and other customary expenses.
Scholarship Application Guide:
The application process is as follows;
i. Candidates are to complete an admission application by Early Action or Early Decision I.
- Candidates 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.
ii. SCU applicants who are admitted in the Early Action and Early Decision I rounds will be eligible to apply to the University Honors Program through their
iii. After completing the Honors application, Johnson Scholars Finalists will be selected out of the EA and EDI University Honors Program applicant pool.
iv. Those selected as JSP finalists will be invited to a virtual Selection Day in Mid- March.
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.