2024-25 Bucknell University Freshman 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 January, 2024

Scholarship Summary: 
Bucknell University's merit awarding process is comprehensive, holistic and extremely competitive. Undergraduate students (domestic and international) who have extraordinary academic records and show promise that their talents will enrich the Bucknell highly personal, transformative learning environment are usually awarded these scholarships. It’s important to note that only a few international students receive these merit scholarships annually. 

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria but past recipients were in the top 15% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Bucknell Freshman Merit scholarships are namely as follows;
i. Arts Merit Scholarship: $2,500 - $20,000/year {Open to students enrolling for studies in art & art history, creative writing, dance, film/media studies, literary studies, music (major or non-major) or theatre (performance or design and technology)}
ii. Bauer Scholars Program: Varies (For highly qualified students who live or attend school in Baltimore City or Baltimore County, Md)
iii. Bucknell Community College Scholars ProgramVaries (Financial aid and support for high-achieving, low- to moderate-income community college students who want to take their education beyond an associate's degree)
iv. Bucknell Women in Science and Engineering Scholarships: $20,000/year (For high-achieving women applicants who plan to major in select science or engineering fields)
v. Bucknell Community Engagement Scholars Program: $20,000/year (For students who have distinguished themselves as public-service leaders in their home communities)
vi. Mathematics Scholars Program: $15,000 annually (to applicants majoring in mathematics who demonstrate superior academic performance)
vii. Presidential Fellowships: $30,000 annually, plus a research stipend of up to $1,800 (for the most highly qualified applicants to the incoming class)
viii. PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholarships: $20,000 annually (for outstanding accounting or business analytics applicants)

Scholarship Application Guide: 
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into Bucknell by the deadline.
ii. Complete the scholarship application form before the deadline; ensure you meet the criteria prior to applying for any of the above scholarships.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Bucknell University Freshman Scholarship Page or the International Financial Aid Page.