Merit Scholarships
Academic scholarships are based on your three-year cumulative high school average; freshman through junior year. Academic scholarships range from $8,500 to $17,000 per year and are renewable for four years. If you qualify for an academic scholarship, you will be notified with your admissions decision letter. The following values are for new, incoming freshmen in the 2022 - 2023 school year.
| Scholarship Name | High School Average (%) ** | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ignatian Scholarship | 98-100 | 17,000 |
| Trustee's Scholarship | 96-97 | 16,000 |
| Peter Canisius Scholarship | 93-95 | 15,000 |
| Magis Scholarship | 90-92 | 13,000 |
| Dean's Scholarship | 87-89 | 12,000 |
| Benefactor's Scholarship | 85-86 | 8,500 |
**Cumulative freshman, sophomore and junior year grades.
Students with a high school average that does not fall on this grid are still encouraged to apply for admission. All applicants are reviewed holistically and many factors are considered in determining if a student is admissible. Students who are admissible and do not qualify for a merit scholarship will be reviewed for other institutional and federal aid.
Specialized Scholarships
In addition to the merit scholarships offered to prospective freshman in the 2022-2023 academic year, Canisius College has continued its commitment to affordable education with scholarship awards for students with special interests:
| Scholarship Name | Details | Deadline | Application/More Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army ROTC | Canisius participates in the Army ROTC program which offers scholarships to college-bound students interested in military service | Learn More | |
| MLK Scholarship | As one of the 27 Jesuit universities across the country, social justice is an integral part of Canisius College. We are grounded in the Jesuit philosophy of "men and women for others." Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was at the forefront of social justice in America and we honor him with our Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship. | 1/17/2022 | Learn More |
| Music Scholarship | The Fine Arts Department at Canisius College offers scholarships for students entering Canisius in the Fall 2022 semester. $1,500 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. The scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for four years. | 2/15/2022 | Learn More |
| Say Yes Program | The Say Yes Scholarship at Canisius College is a mission-based initiative that will help connect our core values as a Jesuit, service-based institution and strengthen our connection to the surrounding Buffalo community. | 3/15/2022 | Learn More |
| Studio Art | The Fine Arts Department at Canisius College offers scholarships for students entering Canisius in the Fall 2022 semester and planning to minor in Studio Art. $1,500 scholarships are available to incoming freshmen and transfer students. Scholarships are in addition to merit awards and are renewable for 4 years. | 2/15/2022 | Learn More |
| Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) Scholarship | The program aims to create the next generation of leaders by focusing on students from populations that historically have been denied access to positions of influence and power in the community. | 3/1/2022 | Learn More |
| Visit & Apply Grant | When you visit Canisius and apply by December 1, you will be eligible for an annual $2,000 grant toward your education. | 12/01/2021 | Learn More |
| Alumni Grant | $1,000 per year for four years of full-time undergraduate study. Applicant must be the child of a Canisius College alumnus and accepted for admission. No separate application is required. |