Freshman Scholarships 2014-2015

 

Our student-centered and generous award program is administered according to a student's academic record as well as the family's financial profile. All awards are available for four years to students who maintain full-time undergraduate status and the required cumulative grade point average for renewal each year.

St. Bonaventure University’s merit-based awards are awarded on the basis of your three year cumulative high school average (freshman through junior year) and SAT or ACT scores. The best combined effort of the Critical Reading (previously called Verbal) and Math portions of the SAT, or the ACT score, whichever is higher, will be used for award consideration for freshmen.

St. Bonaventure Presidential Scholarships

Students with exceptional academic credentials will receive our most prestigious academic award:  the St. Bonaventure Presidential Scholarship. To qualify, a student must have a minimum high school average of 95 and a combined SAT of at least 1300 (or 29 ACT).The award amount is $18,000 ($13,500 St. Bonaventure Presidential Scholarship/$4,500 St. Bonaventure Presidential Resident Scholarship – students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the scholarship). It is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 3.25 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

Friars Scholarships

In keeping with the goals of Franciscan education, the friars of St Bonaventure University offer scholarships through the contributed services of the friars. This scholarship fund recognizes academically gifted freshmen. A student must have a 90 high school average and a 1150 or better combined SAT (or 25 ACT).The award amount is $15,500 ($11,600 Friars Scholarship/$3,900 Friars Resident Scholarship – students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the scholarship). It is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 3.0 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

Provost Scholarships

These awards are available to entering freshmen with high academic achievement. A student must have a 84 high school average and a 1050 or better combined SAT (or 23 ACT).

The award amount is $14,000 ($10,500 Provost Scholarship/$3,500 Provost Resident Award - students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the award). It is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 2.75 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

St. Bona Achievement Scholarships

These scholarships are available to entering freshmen with commendable academic achievement. A student must have a 81 high school average and a 950 or better combined SAT (or 20 ACT).

The award amount is $12,000 ($9,000 St. Bona Achievement Scholarship/$3,000 St. Bona Achievement Resident Award - students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the "resident" component of the award). It is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 2.5 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

St. Bonaventure Enchanted Mountain Scholarship

This scholarship is available for first-time freshmen who graduate from a high school in one of the following counties: Potter (PA), McKean (PA), Cattaraugus (NY), or Allegany (NY). A student must have at least an 84 high school average and a 1050 or better combined SAT (or 23 ACT).

The award amount is $14,000. It is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 2.5 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

St. Bonaventure Buckeye Award

This award is available for first-time freshmen who graduate from a high school in Ohio.  This award is in addition to any other academic award received.

The award amount will be $2,500 and is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

Geographic Diversity Award

An award will be given to all students who graduate from a high school outside of New York State except those who graduate from high schools in Ohio (those students already receive the Buckeye Award and do not qualify for the Geographic Diversity award). This award is in addition to any other academic award received.

The award amount will be $2,500 and is renewable annually, in the same amount, provided that a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.

Sibling Grant

The St. Bonaventure University Sibling Grant is available to students if two or more siblings from the same immediate family are concurrently registered as full-time undergraduate students in the same semester. The grant is for $250 per semester of concurrent enrollment (or $500 max per student per year). This grant does not apply to graduate students. This grant is not applicable if a student is receiving a grant, scholarship or award that covers full tuition.

Complete an application for Special Scholarships for SBU freshmen, transfers and returning students.

All freshman awards require full-time attendance.  Generally, a student can not receive a freshman award from more than one of the categories listed above.  Students who receive ROTC, Tuition Exchange, or Tuition remission do not qualify for these awards.  Athletics scholarships will also affect the merit, Buckeye, and Geographic Diversity awards available to student-athletes.