Education in the United States: News->Financial Aid for Undergraduates #0

SCHOLARSHIPS

FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES

1-Scholarships:

In order for students to be considered for an FDU academic scholarship or grant, they must:

• Complete the FDU Application for Admission for International Students and American Citizens Abroad and submit all required documents; and

• Submit the International Scholarship Application form.

• Application Deadlines:

o Fall (August): July 1

o Spring (January): December 1

• Applications are available at www.fdu.edu/global

FOR FIRST-TIME UNDERGRADUATE FRESHMEN

Col. Fairleigh S. Dickinson Scholarship

$11,000 to $20,000 per year

• Academic scholarships awarded to qualified, first-time undergraduate freshmen.

• Recommended criteria: SAT (CR + Math) = 1050 or ACT = 23 and a minimum of a 3.0 GPA.

• Renewable up to four years.

FDU International Scholarship

$1,000 to $13,500 per year

• Based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.

• SAT/ACT not required.

• Renewable up to four years.

Global Housing Grant

$3,000 per year (renewable up to 2 years)

• For students living on campus at the Metropolitan Campus ONLY.

• Based on academic merit, financial need and extracurricular involvement.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE TRANSFER STUDENTS

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

$16,000 per year

• Recognizes the academic merit of transfer students studying at community colleges in the United States who are

demonstrated members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK).

• Proof of PTK membership must be attached to application for admission.

• Candidates must have completed at least 24 credits of college-level work.

• Renewable annually.

FDU International Transfer Scholarship

$1,000 to $12,000 per year

• Based on academic merit and demonstrated financial need.

FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS (Freshmen and Transfer)

Athletic Scholarships

Award Amount Varies (up to full tuition and housing)

• Recognizes superior athletic ability of students participating in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division I

sports at the Metropolitan Campus.

• All recipients are subject to Division I rules and regulations of the NCAA. For information, visit www.fdu.edu/athletics.

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FOR ALL STUDENTS (Freshmen, Transfer and Graduate)

Alumni-Trustee-Faculty Endorsement Grant

$1,000 (a one-time grant)

• Provides a one-time $1,000 grant to new full-time students during their first year of attendance.

• Requires a recommendation from an FDU graduate, faculty member or trustee.

• Recommendation form included in online and paper applications or found at www.fdu.edu/alumni/yoursignature/html

ELS English Language Center Grant

$5,000 per year

• Awarded to graduates of ELS level 112 (certain restrictions apply).

• ELS students who qualify for a merit-based scholarship greater than $5,000 per year will not receive the ELS grant.

2-Connect with FDU

Chat with us! Students and counselors are welcome to chat with us every Tuesday and Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m.

(EST). Our g-mail ID is global.fdu

Facebook: Add “Fairleigh Dickinson University International Admissions Office” as your friend to keep up with our travel

schedule and other important news.

3-Press Release Regarding Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Status with the United Nations:

Ms. Heather Augar

Director of International Admissions

Fairleigh Dickinson University

1000 River Road, T-KB1-01

Teaneck, NJ 07666, USA

ph: 201-692-2512

fx: 201-692-2560

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