Undergraduate Institutional and Merit Awards

These awards range from $16,000-$28,000 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.

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.

Offered to new, full-time students who demonstrate high academic achievement. Award amounts are dependent upon the individual’s academic profile and start at $16,000 per year.

Special Provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Transfer Scholarship for Full-Time Study.

An additional $1,000 award offered to new, full-time transfer students from Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Nassau Community College, Queensborough Community College and Suffolk County Community College who have obtained an A.A., A.S. or A.A.S degree. This award is $1,000 per year and may be combined with other scholarship awards.

To qualify for the award, you must receive an academic or talent award. Additionally, you must enroll full-time (12 or more credits) at Adelphi University. The following scholarships and awards are applicable:

• Adelphi University Full-Time Transfer Merit Award
• Adelphi University Transfer Talent Combination Award
• Adelphi University Talent Award

Upon receiving the award, you must enroll at Adelphi University following your graduation from Kingsborough Community College, LaGuardia Community College, Nassau Community College, Queensborough Community College or Suffolk County Community College. Students who enroll elsewhere, and then wish to transfer to Adelphi University will not be eligible for this award.

Special Provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Community College Partnership Award.

Offered to new, full-time transfer students who demonstrate high academic achievement. For new transfers, criteria include a transfer GPA of at least 3.0 and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership. Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Admissions Committee. This award is $1,000 per year and may be combined with other scholarship awards.

Students must first file an admissions application and submit proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Special Provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Award.

The Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Select Award for full-time students is offered to new, full-time transfer students who demonstrate high academic achievement and a commitment to service in the community. For new transfers, the initial criteria include a transfer GPA of at least 3.3 and proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership.

Application process: To be eligible, a separate Phi Theta Kappa Select application is required*. Proof of Phi Theta Kappa membership must be attached with the Select Award application. Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Admissions Committee.

*Make sure to enter the email address that you used in connection with your application to Adelphi.

Application deadline: January 1 for spring applicants, and July 1 for fall applicants.

Range of awards: This Phi Theta Kappa Select award is $2,500 per year and a limited amount of awards will be awarded to new, full-time transfer students. This award cannot be combined with other Phi Theta Kappa scholarship awards.

Special Provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Phi Theta Kappa Select Award.

The Adelphi University Tau Sigma Award application is open to students who have been a member of the Tau Sigma National Honor Society for a minimum of one semester. Students must have an Adelphi University GPA of at least 3.5 and must be a registered full-time transfer student.

Application process: Students must complete the Tau Sigma Award application. Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Center for Student Involvement.

Application deadline: Applications will become available for submission after the fall semester and are due by January 1.

Range of awards: A maximum of $1,000 will be awarded to up to five students. This award is a one-time award.

Special provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Tau Sigma Award.

Application process: 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. Eligible students will receive a letter of notification from the Admissions Committee.

Special provisions: Refer to the Terms and Conditions for the Adelphi University Transfer Talent Award.