Scholarships for First-Time Incoming Freshmen
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Remember that time you stayed up all night studying for the chemistry test that happened the same day you were turning in that 10-page English paper, which was two days before you took the ACT or SAT? It was worth it. You’re going places. Let us help you get there.
We know cost is an important factor when selecting a college. At RU, you are automatically considered for our merit-based scholarships for freshmen when you complete the admission application.
These incoming freshmen scholarships are offered in three categories:
- Competitive: You’re invited to a scholarship interview (we’ll call you)
- Academic: Scholarship automatically awarded based on GPA, test scores (if submitted)
- Talent: Scholarship based on your ability in arts, athletics, service, and more
Competitive Full-Tuition Freshman Scholarship
| Award* | Minimum Requirements | Renewability requirements | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trustees' Scholarship | |||
| Full tuition | Highly qualified entering freshman students selected based upon a competitive interview program during Competitive Scholars Days (invitation only event for eligible students, recipients are required to live on campus). | Maintain a cumulative 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 |
2020-2021 New Freshman Academic Scholarships - Automatically Awarded Upon Admission to RU
To find out what academic scholarship you may qualify for, please visit our Scholarship Calculator
| Award* | Renewability requirements | Application deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Breen Scholarship | ||
| $24,000 | Maintain a 3.3 cumulative GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Knapp Scholarship | ||
| $20,000 | Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Carey Scholarship | ||
| $16,000 | Maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Loyola Scholarship (Awarded to students who graduate from a Catholic high school) | ||
| $1,000 | Maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA | Must file admission application PRIOR to May 1 |
| Family Award (Awarded to each undergraduate, dependent student in the family currently attending Rockhurst) | ||
| $1,000 | ||
Freshman 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 16 |
| 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 17 |
| Hummel Scholarship | |||
| Variable up to $30,000 | Eligible entering students are invited to apply. Find out more. | Complete application to RU by Nov. 1 and file FAFSA by Dec. 1 | |
| Lakas Award | |||
| Variable | Selected students in writing who interview or submit portfolios. Find out more. | February 17 | |
| Language Scholarship | |||
| $1,000 | Incoming freshmen who major in French and/or Spanish and who maintain good academic standing. Find out more. | March 1 | |
| Art | |||
| $1,000 | Incoming freshmen who have an interest in art. Find out more. | February 17 | |
| 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.
