If you have an impressive academic record, St. John's will
reward your efforts. Our selective Academic Scholarship
Program recognizes academic achievement.
Whether you're an entering freshman or transfer student, you may
qualify for one of our scholarships. St. John's also
offers need-based aid to all students regardless of
scholarship potential. In 2006-2007, 91% of our students
received more than $315 million in financial assistance
through scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs.
All academic scholarship recipients must complete a minimum of
24 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of
3.0.
* Scholarship ranges apply to the 2006-2007 academic
year.
Freshmen
Presidential Scholarships
A limited number of these prestigious, full-tuition scholarships
are offered to full-time students (12-18 credits per semester).
Recipients living on campus are eligible for an additional
University Grant of $5,800 for housing. Scholarship are awarded for
four years of undergraduate study. Eligibility is based on
overall strength of the academic pool.
Scholastic Excellence
Scholarships
Students receive up to $20,000 a year for four years of
undergraduate study. Eligibility is determined based on the
overall strength of the academic pool.
Academic Achievement Award
Students receive up to $12,000 per year for four years of
undergraduate study. Eligibility is based on the overall
strength of the academic pool.
Catholic Student
Scholarship
St. John's has a special commitment to preparing Catholic students
for ethical leadership. Our Catholic Student Scholarship
(formerly the Catholic High School Scholarship) offers
a limited number of awards (based on availability) to
college-bound Catholic students regardless of the secondary school
they attend. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Eligible
applicants must:
- Be Roman Catholic
- Have at least a B average and combined SAT score of 1050 or
more
- Graduate from high school by June 2008
- Submit a scholarship application (including essay) to our
Office of
Admission by Feb. 15, 2008 - File their completed FAFSA form by March 1, 2008
- Submit a completed application for admission to St. John's by
Feb. 15, 2008
Download the Catholic
Student Scholarship Form and return the completed form to the
Office of Undergraduate Admission, St. John's University, 8000
Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439. (Eligible students may apply
directly or be nominated by their high school guidance
counselors.)
Ozanam Scholars Program
St. John’s University has created a bold new program that will
provide a select group of scholars with a unique and innovative
learning experience. The Ozanam Scholars
Program is designed to allow students to work in small groups
with dedicated faculty to contribute to solving real world problems
in local, national and international communities. A cohort of
Ozanam Scholars begins in freshman year with each student receiving
up to a $10,000 scholarship renewable annually for the four-year
program.
Download the Ozanam Scholars Program
Application and submit the completed form by March 15,
2008.
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate
Admission: 1 (888) 9STJOHNS; email admhelp@stjohns.edu. (The
deadline is Feb. 15, 2008.)
Transfers
University Transfer Scholarship
Transfer students receive up to $10,000, depending on academic
record. To be considered, transfer students must have earned a
minimum of 24 credits from an accredited institution of higher
learning. Recipients have an average GPA of over 3.0.
Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength of the
academic pool.
* Please note that all University financial aid resources may be
applied only to the fall and spring semesters.
Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application of admission to St.
John's University. Remember, no special application is needed
for any of the opportunities listed here, with the exception of the
Catholic High School Scholarship (see details in that section).
More Information
Office of Undergraduate
Admission
Queens and Manhattan Campus
(888) 9STJOHNS
admhelp@stjohns.edu
Staten Island Campus
(718) 390-4500
siadmhelp@stjohns.edu