Sacred Heart University has valuable information on numerous scholarship programs. Here are some examples.
University Scholars Program: For entering first-year, full-time undergraduates who completed high school as a valedictorian or salutatorian, received 1200 SAT or 27 ACT, and a minimum of a 3.4 H.S. GPA. Annual renewal of scholarship requires 3.4 GPA. $15,000 per academic year.
Trustee Scholars Program: For entering first-year, full-time undergraduates who meet two of the following criteria: rank in the top 20% of their high school senior class, score at least 1100/24 on SAT/ACT, and have a high school GPA of 3.2. Annual renewal requires 3.2 GPA. $6,000-$10,000 per academic year.
Curtis Commuter Program: Entering first-year, full-time undergraduates who are Connecticut residents and commute to SHU. Annual renewal of award is based on students remaining as commuters from their parents’ permanent residence in Connecticut. $2,000 per academic year.
Phi Theta Kappa international Honor Society: Entering full-time, transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society. Students must have a GPA of at least 3.4 and transfer at least 30 credits. Annual renewal of the scholarship is based on maintaining a 3.4 GPA. $4,500 per academic year.
Connecticut Community College Scholarship: Entering full-time, transfer students from a Connecticut community college. Students must transfer with a 3.0 GPA and at least 30 credits. Annual renewal is based on maintaining a 3.2 GPA. $1,000-$4,000 per academic year.
Transfer Achievement Award Program: Entering full-time, transfer students from another post-secondary institution. Student must transfer with a minimum of a 3.2 GPA and 30 credits. Annual renewal of scholarship is based on maintaining a 3.2 GPA. $1,500-$3,500 per academic year.
Student Activity Recognition Awards: Full-time undergraduate awards to students based on leadership and participation in University programs. Financial need is often a requirement. Awards include Athletic Grant/Scholarship, Pioneer Band Grant, Student Government, Christian Leadership Award, Honors Scholarship, Undergraduate Research Stipend, Classroom Learning Assistant (CLA), Resident Assistant (RA), and others. In varying amounts.
Honors Program: For first-year, full-time undergraduates who meet all the following criteria: top 10% rank in high school class, 3.7 GPA, and 1250 on their SAT scores with a minimum of 650 in Verbal. The scholarship is contingent on enrolling in the Honors Program. $2000 per academic year.
Sacred Heart University Grants in Aid: Undergraduates with financial need. In varying amounts.
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