Brandeis University, MA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
33%
Tuition
$53,582
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#34 in National Universities
Scholarships
Brandeis-Sponsored Merit Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,500 to $17,500
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
28-32
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
Brandeis-Sponsored Merit Scholarships are awarded to the most academically outstanding students in our pool. The top admitted students will be offered a Dean, Trustee, Presidential, or Justice Brandeis Scholarship. These scholarships recognize the potential impact of a student?s contributions in the classroom here at Brandeis.
Students do not need to apply for merit funding. All applicants, regardless of application method, will be considered during the admissions review period. Recipients will be notified of their awards shortly after the admission decision release date.
Brandeis-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$500 to $2000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
The Brandeis-Sponsored National Merit Scholarship is available to entering first-year students who have attained National Merit Finalist status and have designated Brandeis as their first choice through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC).
Recipients of this scholarship are chosen by the NMSC. The amount of this scholarship ranges from $500 to $2,000, based on financial need.
Edward Fein Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
The Edward Fein Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to students from Arizona, California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington who have shown leadership through active participation in the Jewish community. Students must submit the CSS/Financial Aid Profile in order to be considered, but do not need to apply separately for the scholarship. It is recommended that students include their contributions to the Jewish community in the extracurricular section of their application.
Fannie Penikoff Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
Fannie Penikoff Scholarship is awarded to one outstanding entering first-year student from the Chicago area.
Malkin Israeli Endowed Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
The Malkin Israeli Endowed Scholarship is provided by the Malkin Israeli Scholar Endowment Fund. This award is a full scholarship awarded to one Jewish Israeli student every four years who will work to foster greater tolerance and under-standing in both Israel and the United States.
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship is awarded to entering first-year students on the basis of academic performance and extracurricular participation in secondary school, outstanding community involvement and demonstrated financial need.
Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship is awarded to four top graduating seniors from Waltham High School in Massachusetts.
Sylvia And Joseph Slifka Israeli Coexistence Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride plus
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
Sylvia and Joseph Slifka Israeli Coexistence Scholarship is awarded to two Israeli citizens; one Arab and one Jewish. These students, along with the two recipients of the Judd and Jennifer Malkin Israeli Scholarship, bring reality and personal commitment to the campus discussion of peaceful coexistence in Israel and in the world in general. Applicants must be Israeli citizens who demonstrate strong academic achievement and English proficiency, and have been involved significantly in coexistence efforts.
The Wien International Scholarship Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 660-770
SAT Critical Reading: 610-710
SAT Writing: 640-720
Description
The Wien International Scholarship Program was established in 1958 to support international students at Brandeis. Today a small number of need-based full scholarships are awarded to outstanding students in a worldwide competition.
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CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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