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Merit-Based Awards
Students must apply by December 1 to be eligible for most merit scholarships
PLEASE NOTE: Amounts listed below reflect amounts for the 2011-2012 academic year.
University Scholarship
Presidential Honors Award
Arrupe Scholars Award
Leadership Scholarship
International Student Scholarship
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| Who is eligible: |
All undergraduate applicants to JCU are reviewed and considered for our University Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to applicants who have strong academic records, an impressive leadership background and/or a commitment to community service. |
| Type of application form required: |
Application for admission |
| Basis upon which award is granted: |
The University Scholarship rewards students for their diversity of talents both inside and outside of the classroom. Awards will vary based on earned grade point average, strength of the high school curriculum, breadth and diversity of the activities related to leadership and service that the student has exhibited throughout their high school career. |
| Annual range and terms of repayment: |
Amounts can range from $5,000-$18,000 annually; no repayment necessary. |
| Notification: |
Recipients will receive an additional scholarship letter with notification of their of acceptance to JCU. |
| Renewability: |
Ordinarily renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study while maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. |
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Presidential Honors Award
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| Who is eligible: |
All accepted undergraduate students are eligible to apply for participation in the John Carroll University Honors Program, and thus, the Presidential Honors Award. |
| Type of application form required: |
Application for admission plus additional Honors Program application due by January 25, 2012; only online submissions will be accepted. Application available here. |
| Basis upon which award is granted: |
Presidential Honors Awards are granted to the most academically talented students in the incoming freshmen class. Students must be accepted into the Honors Program to be eligible for the Presidential Honors Award. |
| Annual range and terms of repayment: |
$24,000 scholarship; awarded to 50 students; no repayment necessary. NOTE: This scholarship replaces any previously awarded institutional aid. |
| Notification: |
All applicants will receive a decision letter by mid-March. |
| Renewability: |
Ordinarily renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study while meeting the requirements of the Honors Program and maintaining a 3.5 cumulative GPA. |
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| Who is eligible: |
All accepted undergraduate students are eligible to apply. Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to community service and social justice issues. Must have submitted a completed application for admission by December 1. |
| Type of application form required: |
Application for admission plus additional scholarship application that includes a detailed resume of activities. Scholarship application is due by January 25, 2012; only online submissions will be accepted. Application available here.
Application for ADMISSION due: December 1, 2011
Application for ARRUPE due: January 25, 2012 |
| Basis upon which award is granted: |
Recipients will be chosen by a scholarship committee through an interview day in late February. Students will be required to be involved in and engaged in the campus community, perform community service projects and participate in designated course work in order to renew their award. Arrupe Scholars will also follow a newly created curriculum both in classroom and out of classroom during their four years. |
| Annual range and terms of repayment: |
$21,000 scholarship; awarded to 20 students; no repayment necessary. NOTE: This scholarship replaces any previously awarded scholarship aid. |
| Notification: |
All applicants will receive a decision letter by mid-March. |
| Renewability: |
Ordinarily renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study while meeting the requirements of the Arrupe Scholars Program and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. |
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Leadership Scholars Award
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| Who is eligible: |
The award is a scholarship designated for those students with the greatest potential to have an impact on the John Carroll community and the world around them. Scholarships are awarded to students who have expressed and/or exhibited a serious interest in, and capacity for, developing their leadership capabilities. Must have submitted a completed application for admission by December 1. A minimum high school GPA of 2.8 is also required to apply. |
| Type of application form required: |
Application for admission plus additional scholarship application that includes a detailed resume of activities. Scholarship application is due by January 25, 2012; only online submissions will be accepted. Application available here.
Application for ADMISSION due: December 1, 2011
Application for LEADERSHIP due: January 25, 2012 |
| Basis upon which award is granted: |
Recipients will be chosen by a scholarship committee after reviewing all applications. Leadership Scholars will follow a curricular and co-curricular plan during their four years. |
| Annual range and terms of repayment: |
$21,000 scholarship; awarded to 20 students; no repayment necessary. NOTE: This scholarship replaces any previously awarded scholarship aid. |
| Notification: |
All applicants will receive a decision letter by mid-March. |
| Renewability: |
Ordinarily renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study while meeting the requirements of the Leadership Scholars Program and maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress. |
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International Student Scholarship
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| Who is eligible: |
This scholarship is designed to enroll undergraduate International student leaders at our University. The recipients must exhibit the ability to excel academically, to contribute to the university environment, possess leadership qualities as well as the willingness to share their diverse cultural backgrounds. |
| Type of application form required: |
Application for admission AND submission of the scholarship application found here. |
| Annual range and terms of repayment: |
The scholarship awards will range from $1,000-$13,000 per year; no repayment necessary. |
| Renewability: |
Ordinarily renewable for a total of four years (eight semesters) of undergraduate study with a 2.5 cumulative GPA and full-time status at JCU. |
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