Every year incoming local and international first-year students have the opportunity to enter an essay contest and be one of four to receive the Presidential Scholarship, which covers full tuition costs.

Requirements:

• Submit an application to St. Francis College
• GPA must be 85 (3.0) or above to be considered for this scholarship
• Participate in our Scholarship Day event and interview.

Scholarship Application Process:

• Eligible first-year applicants will be sent an invitation to complete the online scholarship application form.
• Complete your Scholarship Day application which will include submission of your Common Application essay.
• Attend our Scholarship Day Event for a required interview with the scholarship committee.

Important Dates in 2024:

• Priority Deadline: Friday, December 15*
• Regular Deadline: Friday, January 26 **
• Required Scholarship Day Event: Saturday, February 24

*Students who meet the priority deadline for application submission but do not receive the full tuition scholarship will remain eligible for up to $3,000 in additional scholarship support.**

**Students who meet the regular deadline for application submission but do not receive the full tuition scholarship will remain eligible for up to $1,500 in additional scholarship support.**