First-Time Freshmen Scholarships
Merit-based Awards for First-Time Freshmen
Scholarships reward students for high school academic achievement, outstanding leadership and activities. Students with strong ACT or SAT scores and high academic standing are eligible to receive academic scholarships for up to four years, provided they remain eligible. Rockhurst's merit-based scholarships are offered in three categories:
- Competitive - based on interview; invitation only.
- Academic - automatically awarded based on GPA, test scores.
- Talent - based on ability in arts, athletics, service, etc.
Students are automatically considered for these scholarships when they complete the application for admission. Find out now whether you automatically qualify for a Rockhurst scholarship with the scholarship calculator.
Competitive Scholarships
| Award* | Minimum Requirements | Renewability requirements | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees' Scholarship | |||
| Full tuition | Highly qualified entering freshman students selected based upon a competitive interview program | maintain a cum. GPA of 3.4 after freshman year, and 3.5 at the end of each subsequent academic year | Must file admission application PRIOR to Jan. 31 |
| Tom D. Harmon Scholarship | |||
| Full tuition | Awarded to nursing student based on competitive interviews | ||
| Language Scholarship | |||
| $1,000 | Incoming freshmen who major in French and/or Spanish and who maintain good academic standing. Find out more | ||
Academic Scholarships
| Award* | Minimum Requirements | Renewability requirements | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dowling Scholarship | |||
| $21,000 | GPA: 3.8/4.0 or top 15% of class and ACT: 30 or SAT: 1320 | Maintain a 3.2 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Chancellors' Scholarship | |||
| $19,500 | GPA: 3.8/4.0 or top 15% of class and ACT: 28 or SAT: 1240 | Maintain a 3.2 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Deans' Scholarship | |||
| $18,500 | GPA: 3.6/4.0 or top 20% of class and ACT: 26 or SAT: 1170 | Maintain a 3.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Director's Scholarship | |||
| $16,500 | GPA: 3.5/4.0 or top 25% of class and ACT: 25 or SAT: 1130 | Maintain a 3.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Achievement Scholarship | |||
| $15,500 | GPA: 3.4/4.0 or top 35% of class and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1090 | Maintain a 3.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Provincial Scholarship | |||
| $13,000 | GPA: 3.0/4.0 or top 35% of class and ACT: 24 or SAT: 1090 | Maintain a 3.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Community Scholarship | |||
| $11,000 | GPA: 3.0/4.0 or top 40% of class and ACT: 22 or SAT: 1020 | Maintain a 3.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Loyola Scholarship | |||
| $1,500 | Awarded to students who graduate from a Catholic high school | Maintain a 2.0 cum. GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Family Award | |||
| $1,000 | Awarded to each undergraduate, dependent student in the family currently attending Rockhurst | ||
Talent Scholarships
| Award* | Minimum Requirements | Renewability requirements | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finucane Service Award | |||
| $1,500 | Entering full-time freshmen or transfer students who have a sound academic record and demonstrated outstanding community service. Service resume and essay required. Find out more. | Participate in service and maintain a 2.5 GPA | February 15 |
| Fine and Performing Arts Award | |||
| Variable | Entering freshmen or transfer students who audition, interview or submit portfolios. Find out more. | renewable based on ability and participation, 2.0 GPA | February 15 |
| Lakas Award | |||
| Variable | Selected students in writing who interview or submit portfolios Find out more. | ||
| Athletic Awards | |||
| Variable | Based on athletic ability and sport | ||
*Per academic year. Note: Students may not be awarded both a competitive and academic scholarship. *The last ACT exam date for scholarship upgrade eligibility is the February exam of your senior year.
Rockhurst University has the right to evaluate institutional financial aid packages. The total institutional award from RU may not exceed the cost of tuition.