Canisius College offers an extensive merit-based scholarship program to award students with outstanding academic achievement. Last year, Canisius College offered more than $29 million in academic merit scholarships to the freshman class.
Academic scholarships are based on your three-year cumulative high school average (freshman through junior year) and your highest SAT–I combined score or ACT composite score of tests taken by December 31. Academic scholarships range from $6,000 to $24,500 per year and are renewable for four years. A separate application is not required. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, you will be notified with your admissions decision letter.
Freshmen Scholarships
The following values are for new, incoming freshmen in the 2008-2009 school year.
Committee Awarded Academic Scholarships
Students who display exceptional academic achievement will compete for a limited number of Presidential Scholarships ($24,500 per year for four years) and Ignatian Scholarships ($19,000 per year for four years). Applicants who apply for admission by November 15 will be given priority consideration for these scholarships.
Academic Scholarships (unlimited number)
Students will be considered for the following scholarships based upon their six semester grades and scores on the SAT or ACT exams. All students are recommended to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for other need-based aid.
Trustee's Scholarship
$16,000 per year for four years as a full-time student living on campus
$15,000 for those living off campus
Applicants must be accepted for admission. No separate application required.
Dean's Scholarship
$12,000 per year for four years as a full-time student living on-campus
$11,000 for those living off campus.
Applicants must be accepted for admission. No separate application required.
Benefactor's Scholarship
$9,000 per year for four years as a full-time student living on-campus
$8,000 for those living off campus.
Applicants must be accepted for admission. No separate application is required.
Academic Scholarship
$6,000 per year for four years as a full-time student living on or off campus.
Applicants must be accepted for admission. No separate application is required.
Students wishing to calculate an estimate of their scholarship eligibility should click here.
Transfer Scholarships
Students who are accepted for transfer admission to Canisius are automatically evaluated for an academic merit scholarship. Transfer scholarships are based on college GPA.
The following values are for new, incoming transfers in the 2008-2009 school year.
Canisius College Transfer Scholarship
Qualifications: Transfer students possessing a 3.0 or higher cumulative Grade Point Average.
Awards: Ranging from $2,000 to $10,000 based on academic merit (rigor of coursework and grades). Scholarships are renewable for a total of six undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains a Q.P.A. of 2.0 and full-time status.
How to apply: Students are automatically considered for this scholarship upon acceptance for admission. No separate application is required. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship / Alpha Beta Gamma Scholarship
Qualifications: Transfer students with a 3.0 Q.P.A. and proof of induction. Students may receive only one of either the Alpha Beta Gamma or the Phi Theta Kappa scholarships. Either of these awards can be received in addition to the Canisius Transfer Scholarships.
Awards: $2,000 per year based upon merit. Awards are renewable for a total of six undergraduate semesters, so long as the student maintains good academic standing and full-time status.
How to apply: Students are automatically considered for this scholarship upon acceptance for admission. No separate application is required. All students are encouraged to complete the FAFSA to be considered for need-based aid.
International Scholarships
International students must be enrolled full time and intend to study all four years at Canisius College. Students are automatically reviewed for scholarship when being considered for admission. Scholarship amounts vary for international students and are based on previous academic achievement. Canisius does not award full-tuition scholarships.
Click here to learn more about scholarships for Canadian students.
Specialized Scholarships
In addition to the general scholarships offered to prospective freshman in the 2008-2009 academic year, Canisius College has continued its commitment to affordable education with scholarship awards for students with special interests.
Canisius College offers a limited number of scholarships in memory of Dr. Martin Luther King. Applicants must be accepted for admission. A separate application, an essay and letters of recommendation must be submitted by January 15, 2008 for consideration. Further details and an application are available by clicking here. (Adobe Acrobat .pdf)
Canisius College participates in the Army ROTC program. Scholarship information is available at www.armyrotc.com.
Art & Music Scholarships
Endowed Scholarships
Canisius College has benefited from the generosity of various alumni, businesses and charitable organizations. Various scholarships funded by the college's endowed fund may be awarded to incoming freshmen. These awards are based upon need and require that the student complete the FAFSA.