Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Student Scholarships
Financial Aid | Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Student Scholarships
Fordham University commits significant funds to support scholarships. Awards are made on a competitive basis taking into consideration academic and performance profiles, leadership, and other factors.
These four-year scholarships may be received for up to eight semesters (fall and spring only). The first five scholarships below are the most competitive. They are awarded to our top applicants upon admission.
In keeping with our test-optional policy, applicants are not required to submit an SAT or ACT score to be considered for scholarships.
NYS Residents: DACA, undocumented and other students may be eligible for NYS TAP under the DREAM Act. Please follow the link for more information or contact the Office of Student Financial Services directly for assistance.
Maurice J. and Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship
The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first-year students who generally rank in the top 1 to 2 percent in their high school class. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to the top 20 admitted students each year.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores (if submitted), and personal characteristics.
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This scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover the full tuition cost each year (fees not included) for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The scholarship will be adjusted for only one-half of other non-tuition-specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.
The awards also cover the average cost of a double room or actual charges, whichever is less (excluding meal plans and fees), if the student lives on campus.
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To renew the award, students must maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.
Excellence in Theatre Scholarship
The Excellence in Theatre Scholarship is awarded to the top two theatre admits.
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores (if submitted), and personal characteristics.
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This scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover the full tuition cost each year (fees not included) for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The scholarship will be adjusted for only one half of other non-tuition-specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.
The awards also cover the average cost of a double room or actual charges, whichever is less (excluding meal plans and fees), if the student lives on campus.
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To renew the award, students must maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. The student must also continue to be a theatre major.
Fordham Scholarship
The Fordham Scholarship is awarded to students with outstanding academic records who have also received one of the following designations: National Merit Semifinalist, National Hispanic Scholar, or National African American Recognition Program Scholar, who are entering first-year students, and are in the top 3% of our admitted student pool as defined by our holistic admission review process.
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This scholarship augments gift aid from all sources to cover the full tuition cost each year (fees not included) for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The scholarship will be adjusted for only one half of other non-tuition-specific outside resources or scholarships. The remaining half may be used for additional educational expenses.
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To renew the award, students must maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.
Dean's Scholarship
The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded to entering traditional first years on the basis of having attained a solid A or A- average, high academic performance in a competitive curriculum, and above 1490 on a 1600 scale or its equivalent on standardized testing (if submitted). (Note: This number represents the minimum score converted to the new SAT scale.)
Recipients are among the top 10 percent of all admitted students.
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The scholarship is an annual award of $15,000 for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham.
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To renew the award, students must maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 3.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct.
Fordham Theatre Scholarship
The Fordham Theatre Scholarship is awarded to students based on both talent and financial need. All entering first-year candidates for admission who are theatre majors are considered for the scholarship.
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If the student meets the academic and talent criteria, the theatre scholarship can range from $7,000 to full tuition minus any other tuition specific aid for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham.
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To renew the award, students must maintain full-time status, satisfactory academic progress, a 2.0 cumulative GPA, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. The student must also continue to be a theatre major.