Freshman Scholarships
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 (8 semesters) 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 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 SAT score of at least 1360 (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) OR an ACT score of 29.
The yearly award amount is $20,000 ($15,000 St. Bonaventure Presidential Scholarship / $5,000 St. Bonaventure Presidential Resident Scholarship – students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the scholarship). This scholarship is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $80,000, 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 should have a 90 high school average and a SAT score of at least 1220 (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) OR an ACT score of 25.
The award amount is $18,000 ($13,500 Friars Scholarship / $4,500 Friars Resident Scholarship – students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the scholarship). This scholarship is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $72,000, 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 should have a 84 high school average and a SAT score of at least 1130 (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) OR an ACT score of 23.
The award amount is $16,000 ($12,000 Provost Scholarship/$4,000 Provost Resident Award - students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the award). This scholarship is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $64,000, provided that a 2.75 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.
SBU Achievement Grants
These scholarships are available to entering freshmen with commendable academic achievement. A student should have a 81 high school average and a a SAT score of at least 1030 (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) OR an ACT score of 20.
The award amount is $14,000 ($10,500 SBU Achievement Grant/$3,500 SBU Achievement Resident Award - students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the "resident" component of the award). This scholarship is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $56,000, provided that a 2.5 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.
Incentive Grant
The St. Bonaventure University Incentive Grant is available to students who have submitted the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and who have not qualified for any other merit award. This grant can be combined with the Southern Tier Scholarship, Buckeye, and Geographic Diversity awards.
The grant is for $5,000 ($3,700 Incentive Grant / $1,300 Resident Incentive Grant – students must reside in campus housing with housing charges to receive the “resident” component of the grant) and is renewable annually for a four-year total of $20,000, provided that a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.
Southern Tier Scholarship
This scholarship is available for freshmen and transfer students who have graduated from a high school or currently reside in one of the following counties: Cattaraugus (NY), Chautauqua (NY) or Allegany (NY). This award is in addition to any other academic award received.
The award amount is $2,500. It is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $10,000, provided that a 2.0 or better cumulative grade point average is maintained.
Presque Isle Award
This scholarship is available for freshmen and transfer students who have graduated from a high school or currently reside in Erie County (PA). This award is in addition to any other academic award received.
This award amount is $2,500. It is renewable annually for a total four-year value of $10,000, provided that a 2.0 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 for a total four-year value of $10,000, 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 for a total four-year value of $10,000, 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.
Pacioli Scholarship
This School of Business award is available for freshmen (admitted for fall) who are highly qualified students academically and who have a record of significant community service and a desire to develop their leadership skills through continued service. A limited number of Pacioli Scholarships of at least $1,000 are awarded each year, renewable based on maintaining eligibility through academic performance and continued engagement in service.
Applicants must have a major within the School of Business and have a high school GPA of 87 or higher, and a score of at least 1170 on the SAT (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) or 24 on the ACT.
Applications to the Pacioli Scholars Program are accepted starting October 1. We recommend that students submit their application as soon as possible to ensure maximum award consideration. To apply to the Pacioli Scholars program, complete the Pacioli Scholars Application, providing us information about your participation in service activities. The completed application should be submitted (electronically via email address provided on the form or by U.S. mail) no later than February 1. If applications exceed available funds, awards will be made in the order applications are received.
Jandoli Scholarship
This School of Communication award recognizes incoming freshmen who have a record of academic achievement, and are pursuing a degree in either Journalism and Mass Communication or Strategic Communication and Digital Media. The award is at least $1,000 and renewable based on satisfactory academic performance. Awardees must have a high school GPA of 88 or higher and a SAT Reading Score of 27+ or ACT English or Reading score of 22+.
There is no application for this scholarship. The criteria stated above will be used from the student's application for admission for award consideration (freshmen).
St. Marianne Cope Scholarship
This School of Education award recognizes incoming freshmen who have a record of academic achievement, and are pursuing a degree in elementary education, physical education, childhood studies and sport studies. The award is at least $1,000 and renewable based on satisfactory academic performance, participation in service activities designed for this scholarship and continued enrollment in the School of Education. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 90 or higher and at least a 1080 (Math & Evidence Based Reading & Writing) on the SAT OR 21 or higher on the ACT as well as a completed FAFSA displaying financial need.
Applications for the St. Marianne Cope School of Education Distinguished Scholars Scholarship are accepted starting October 1. We recommend that students submit their application as soon as possible to ensure maximum award consideration. To apply for this scholarship, complete the application providing information about your participation in education-related extracurricular activities, and submit the form and essay no later than February 1. If applications exceed available funds, awards will be made based on academic merit and extracurricular participation.
All freshman awards require full-time attendance. Generally, a student cannot receive a freshman award from more than one of the categories listed above. Students who receive ROTC, Tuition Exchange, and Tuition Remission do not qualify for these awards. Students enrolling in the SBU-GW Dual Admit Program in Medicine and Students receiving Athletic Scholarships do not qualify for the Geographic Diversity Award, Southern Tier Scholarship and Buckeye Award.