University of Connecticut, CT
School Type
Public
Acceptance Rate
53%
Tuition
$14,066 in-state
$35,858 out-of-state
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#56 in National Universities
Scholarships
Presidential Scholars Award For Valedictorians And Salutatorians
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Students who rank number one or two in their graduating class will be considered for the Presidential Scholars Award. An additional one-time Enrichment Award is made available to allow the Presidential Scholar to engage in educationally or professionally enriching activities. For details on how the Enrichment Award may be used, visit http://presidentialscholars.uconn.edu/eligibility/. Priority consideration will be given to those who complete the application by December 1. To be eligible for nomination, the student must be a Connecticut resident graduating from a Connecticut high school.
Academic Excellence Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Students who rank in the top of their graduating class and/or have achieved a competitive high school grade point average with a minimum combined critical reading and math SAT and/or ACT Composite score determined by the Undergraduate Admissions Office will be considered for an Academic Excellence Scholarship.
Day Of Pride Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Day of Pride Scholarships are awarded to outstanding Connecticut high school seniors from disadvantaged backgrounds who have proven academic ability as demonstrated through high school grades, test scores, class rank, and letters of recommendation. In addition to a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, demonstrated leadership, and contributions to their community, students should have documented financial need. Nominations will be made by the Guidance Counselor's Office at each Connecticut high school. To be eligible for nomination, the student must be a Connecticut resident graduating from a Connecticut high school.
John And Valerie Rowe Health Professions Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
A small cohort of scholarship recipients are selected each year to hold the title of John and Valerie Rowe Health Professions Scholars. The program is open by invitation to incoming first years and by is awarded to to rising juniors who are Connecticut residents interested in pursuing careers in the health industry. Students who have participated in Health Career Opportunity Programs receive special consideration for the Rowe Scholars Program.
Leadership Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Students who rank in the top of their graduating class and/or have achieved a competitive high school grade point average with a minimum combined critical reading and math SAT and/or ACT Composite score determined by the Undergraduate Admissions Office will be considered for the Leadership Scholarship. In addition, students must have demonstrated a commitment to multicultural diversity programs and initiatives through their leadership, special talents, and achievements in school and/or community to qualify.
Stamps Scholars Awards
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Stamps Scholars Awards are awarded to exceptional Connecticut high school seniors. To be eligible for this award, students must be a resident of Connecticut and qualify for the Nutmeg or Day of Pride scholarship. Nutmeg and Day of Pride Scholars will be submitted for review by the University of Connecticut. Selected students will have a required interview with the Admissions staff and the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation.
Stem Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Students who rank in the top of their graduating class, have chosen to major in a STEM discipline, and have achieved a minimum combined critical reading and math SAT and/or ACT Composite score determined by the Undergraduate Admissions Office will be considered for a STEM Scholarship. Students must demonstrate extraordinary involvement in a STEM field. Scholarship recipients will be members of UConn?s Honors Program and STEM Scholars community.
UConn Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
Students who rank in the top of their graduating class and/or have achieved a competitive high school grade point average with a minimum combined critical reading and math SAT and/or ACT Composite score determined by the Undergraduate Admissions Office will be considered for the UConn Award
Nutmeg Scholarship
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Full tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-30
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math - 590-690
SAT Critical Reading - 560-660
SAT Writing - 550-660
Description
The Nutmeg Scholarship honors the exceptional accomplishments of Connecticut high school seniors. All semifinalists and finalists in the National Achievement Scholarship Program, the National Hispanic Recognition Program, and the National Merit Semifinalist Competition, in addition to outstanding students from every Connecticut high school may be nominated to apply. Nominations will be made by the Guidance Counselor's Office at each Connecticut high school.
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