2024 Allegheny College Freshmen Merit Scholarships (US Based)

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 15th of February, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
Merit-based Scholarships will be awarded to incoming freshmen students (domestic and international) based on the same criteria that Allegheny value in the admission process: strength and rigor of academics, test scores (optional), essays and recommendations, and a student’s contributions and achievements outside of the classroom.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 25% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Allegheny Freshman Merit scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Trustee Scholarship: $40,000/year
ii. Alumni Scholar Award: Varies

The above scholarships are guaranteed for eight semesters of full-time enrollment at Allegheny or for Allegheny-sponsored programs.

Scholarship Application Guide: 
Consideration for Allegheny Scholarships are automatic when students apply for admission under Early Decision (by November 1), Early Action (by December 1 and February 1) and Regular Decision (by February 15) methods.

Award recipients will be notified via mail regarding their eligibility and amount of award. Students must be registered as full-time, degree-seeking students to qualify for this scholarship.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Allegheny College Financial Aid Page.