Undergraduate Institutional and Merit Awards
The following 2023-2024 merit-based awards are renewed each year and are subject to the terms and conditions outlined for each award.
First-Year Student Awards
As an incoming first-year student, you are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships upon acceptance to Adelphi University. If you are eligible, you’ll receive a Scholarship Letter from the Office of University Admissions.
To maximize your eligibility for financial aid, first-year students are encouraged to file the FAFSA before the priority deadline.
Academic Awards for First-Year Students
These awards range from $10,000-$32,000 per year for full-time incoming first-year students.
Academic (merit) scholarships are awarded to entering full-time first-year students with exceptional academic achievement. Eligibility depends upon demonstrating notable academic potential through high school performance and standardized testing.
Special provisions and renewal criteria: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for Adelphi University Presidential Scholarship, Adelphi University Deans Award and Adelphi University High School Achievement Award.
For students whose profiles meet the requirements for an academic award and a talent award.
Range of awards: Awards are based upon the individual’s audition or portfolio review and academic record. Both academics and talent are carefully considered in determining the combined awards.
Special provisions and renewal criteria: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for Adelphi University Presidential Talent Scholarship, Adelphi University Deans Talent Award, and Adelphi High School Achievement Talent Award.
The Honors College Scholarship is offered to newly admitted full-time first-time first-year students who begin their studies in fall 2021 or thereafter and who are accepted into the Honors College. This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and will supplement other scholarships and awards for which you are eligible.
Range of awards: The award is $3,000 per year and may be combined with other scholarships and/or grant awards not to exceed tuition and fees.
Special provisions and renewal criteria: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi Honors College Scholarship.
The Levermore Global Scholars Award is offered to newly admitted full-time first-time first-year students who begin their studies in fall 2023 or thereafter and who are accepted into the Levermore Global Scholars program. This scholarship is designed to recognize outstanding achievements and will supplement other scholarships and awards for which you are eligible.
Range of awards: The award is $3,000 per year and may be combined with other scholarships and/or grant awards not to exceed tuition and fees.
Special provisions and renewal criteria: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi Levermore Global Scholars Award.
Recognition Awards for First-Year Students
Offered to full-time students who demonstrate exceptional talent in theatre, dance, art, music or communications. You must audition or submit a portfolio for the department of your chosen major, and a declared major in your talent area is required.
Range of awards: Awards are based upon the individual’s audition or portfolio review.
Special provisions and renewal criteria: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Talent Scholarship.
These awards are available for students who have achieved either the Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold or Explorer Award in high school. For award consideration, students must provide proof of the scout award. These awards are valued at $1,000 per year.
Special Provisions and renewal criteria: The applicant must be an Eagle Scout, Girl Scout Gold Award recipient or an Explorer Scout and must have completed and submitted proof of receipt of the award to the Office of University Admissions. For additional renewal criteria, refer to the Terms and Conditions for Scouting Awards.
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Transfer Student Awards
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