Smith College, MA
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
37%
Tuition
$50,044
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#12 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Scholarships
Dora Windes Zollman Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$25,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
24-29
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 600-740
SAT Writing: 640-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-740
Description
The Zollman Scholarship is the college's highest academic scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to fewer than ten first-year students based on their exceptional promise for Smith. Zollman Scholars are also invited to participate in the STRIDE paid research program. This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens.
Merit Aid For International Students
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 600-740
SAT Writing: 640-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-740
Description
Smith College offers a limited number of awards based on merit rather than need. All applicants for admission are automatically considered; there are no special application forms. Students are selected by the Office of Admission and must maintain satisfactory academic progress in order to have their scholarships renewed annually. Many of Smith's merit awards include a reduced loan expectation for those merit scholars with additional financial need. Merit aid is only offered at the time of admission.
Smith Presidential Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 600-740
SAT Writing: 640-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-740
Description
Each year a select number of applicants are identified as outstanding candidates and are awarded the Smith Presidential Scholarship. Presidential Scholars receive a merit-based award of $10,000 annually for four years. Continuation of the Presidential Scholarship each year is contingent upon maintaining good academic standing.
Springfield/Holyoke Partnership
Type
Competitive
Amount
Full Tuition
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 600-740
SAT Writing: 640-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-740
Description
The Springfield/Holyoke Partnership provides up to four full-tuition scholarships for students from Springfield and Holyoke, Massachusetts public schools. All students who apply to Smith from these schools will be automatically considered. This scholarship is available to U.S. citizens.
Stride Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$20,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
29-33
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 600-740
SAT Writing: 640-730 SAT Critical Reading: 630-740
Description
The STRIDE program offers students with outstanding academic and personal qualifications a close working relationship with a faculty member during their first two years at Smith College. This scholarship is awarded to approximately 50 students each year. Aside from the award amount, students are also given an annual stipend of $2,450 each year for two years that is linked to research with faculty members. After the first two years, STRIDE scholars will receive the standard work-study allowance as part of their financial aid awards.
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