2024|25 Ursinus College 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 1st of February, 2024 

Scholarship Summary: 
Merit Scholarships are awarded by the Ursinus Office of Admissions to full-time freshmen students (domestic and international) on the basis of academic achievements and leadership potential.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
To be eligible for scholarship consideration, applicants must;
i. Be admitted for undergraduate study
ii. Demonstrate academic excellence through school records

Value of Scholarship: 
The Ursinus Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Zacharias Honors Scholarship: $40,000/year (for domestic students only)
ii. Ursinus Gateway Scholarship: $35,000/year  (Required: min 1300 SAT/28 ACT & 3.2 GPA OR 3.5+ unweighted GPA) 
iii. Rev. Charles Rice Memorial: $35,000/year (to applicants who have meaningfully impacted issues of diversity and inclusion)
iv. Ursinus Scholarship: up to $30,000/year

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There’s no separate scholarship application as you’ll be automatically considered for scholarships when you apply for admission.

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at Ursinus College Freshman Merit Scholarship Page or the International Scholarship Page.