
Northeastern University, MA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
29%
Tuition
$49,497
Eligibility For Public Schools
In State
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#40 in National Universities
Scholarships
Balfour Academy Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
17-23
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
Full tuition, room and board scholarships offered to graduates of Balfour Academy who are admitted to Northeastern?s full-time undergraduate day program.
Boston Housing Authority Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
First-year undergraduates, transfer students, and undergraduate College of Professional Studies students are eligible for the Boston Housing Authority Scholarship. Candidates must be residents within a Boston Housing Authority Public Housing complex at time of admission.
Boston Nighborhood Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
Boston Public High School graduates from the 02115, 02118, 02119, 02120, and 02130 zip-code communities who are admitted to Northeastern are eligible for the Northeastern Neighborhood Scholarship.
Boston Public High School Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$59,090
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
High school seniors graduating from a Boston Public High School who are in the top 10 percent of their graduating class are eligible for this scholarship. Each high school may nominate up to two candidates for the award. Additional candidates may also be identified through Northeastern?s general application evaluation process. Applicants must have extensive engagement in their local school communities and commitment to service within the city.
Merit Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10000 to $25000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
Students who are in the top 10-15% of our applicant pool are considered for competitive merit awards, including the prestigious Dean?s Scholarship. Recipients are awarded between $10,000 and $25,000 annually. All fall freshman applicants for undergraduate admission to Northeastern are considered.
Northeastern Boston Valedictorian Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$59,090
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
Senior Class Valedictorians are eligible for the scholarship, with preference given to students from the designated 35 Traditional District and Exam Boston Public High Schools. Students must apply and be admitted as first year (freshmen) students to Northeastern?s undergraduate day program.
Torch Scholars Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
The Torch Scholars Program is a bold and innovative initiative that provides students with the opportunity to explore their passions and expand their global horizons. The program?s nomination and holistic review process identifies bright students from across the country? who have already succeeded against the odds, but who have not yet reached their full academic potential. Torch looks to guidance counselors, teachers, mentors, clergy, and community workers to find deserving Torch Scholars.
UJIMA Global Leaders Program
Type
Competitive
Amount
$15000 to Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
The Ujima Global Leaders Program is a program focused on developing leaders for an increasingly diverse and complex world. Ujima Global Leaders are supported by a scholarship in recognition of their accomplishments and their potential to become agents for positive change in both our local and global communities. The Ujima Global Leaders Program is by invitation only. The program seeks to enroll talented first-year students with demonstrated leadership potential and an interest in community involvement and in issues related to diversity and inclusion. First generation students with demonstrated academic strength and financial need will receive preference in the selection process. Students who are selected for the program receive a $15,000 Ujima Global Leadership Award and those with demonstrated financial need, as determined by Northeastern University, will receive a financial aid package that meets their full need.
Northeastern National Scholarships
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
Up to $30,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
32-34
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 680-770
SAT Critical Reading: 650-740
SAT Writing: 630-730
Description
Students who are admitted to Northeastern and are recognized as National Merit Finalists or National Hispanic Recognition Program Scholars will receive up to a $30,000 merit-based award, and may also be eligible for financial aid. Northeastern National Scholarships replace any Dean?s, Excellence, Connections, or International Scholars awards and may result in a change to previously awarded Northeastern University Grant funds.

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