Simmons University 2024 Distinguished Scholar Award For Undergraduate Students

OPPORTUNITY DETAILS

Nonprofit organization

Simmons University Grants

Area

America

Host Country

United States of America

Deadline

01 Dec 2024

Opportunity funding

Partial funding

Eligible Countries

This opportunity is destined for all countries

Eligible Region

All Regions

Award or Grant Description $$ varies

The Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award is a competitive merit award that recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative education at Simmons University.

This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements, a strong commitment to their community, and a passion for creating positive change in society. Scholars become part of a dynamic campus community that offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and social engagement.

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Eligibility Criteria

Students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award must meet the following criteria:

Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester
A minimum GPA of 3.50
A record of taking college prep, AP, or IB Courses
English Proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.
Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT
Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.
Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.
Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.

Offered Benefits

This scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study, and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.

Application Process

Go to Simmons University on apply.commonapp.org to apply

The application consists of a formal essay in response to the prompt below, as well as a resume including activities and involvements. Students should submit their essays and resume in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line "Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application" by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student's full name and date of birth.

It is the student's responsibility to submit a working file in the proper format (PDF or Word) as we will not convert or accept incompatible files (i.e. Google Docs, Pages, etc.)

Required Documents:

Academic Transcripts
Record of Honors
ACT/SAT Scores (Optional)
English Proficiency Test
Recommendation Letters

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