Rochester Institute of Technology, NY
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
57%
Tuition
$38,568
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#97 in National Universities
Scholarships
Associate/Bachelor's Degree Merit Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,500 or more
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
Associate+Bachelor?s Degree Scholarship : Recipients are those who are admitted into an Associate+Bachelor?s Degree program and are chosen on the basis of their grade-point average, SAT/ACT scores, activities, and recommendations. $2,500, plus an additional $1,000 once successfully enrolled in the bachelor?s degree program. Renewable. All applications submitted to RIT/NTID by January 15 will be reviewed for scholarships.
RIT ROTC Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Full Ride
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT ROTC Scholarships Awarded to Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC cadets awarded three- or four-year scholarships prior to enrollment. Up to the amount of a standard room and board plan, minus other financial aid and benefits.
ROTCScholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
ROTC Scholarships - Students enrolling in ROTC who are academically qualified.
International Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
International scholarships will be awarded to highly qualified freshman and transfer applicants. All applicants are considered for merit scholarships, which are renewable with a 2.5 or higher RIT grade point average. Freshman international applicants are encouraged to submit SAT or ACT results for review. Merit-based scholarship awards are only offered upon admission to RIT.
RIT offers need-based scholarships for international undergraduate students. To apply, students must complete the College Board International Student Financial Aid Application and submit to RIT.
An International Student Scholarship (if awarded) may be based on merit, need or a combination of both. Full tuition scholarships are not available.
NTID Merit Scholarships For Academic Excellence
Type
Competitive
Amount
$1,000 to $3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
NTID Merit Scholarships for Academic Excellence -Recipients are chosen on the strength of their overall application materials: grade-point average, SAT/ACT scores, activities, and recommendations. $1,000 to $3,000. Renewable. All applications submitted to RIT/NTID by January 15 will be reviewed for scholarships.
NTID President?s Scholarship For Academic Excellence
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000-$3,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
NTID President?s Scholarship for Academic Excellence Recipients are selected based on their academic records, recommendations, activities, and the requirements for their academic program. $2,000 to $3,000. Renewable.
RIT Computing Medal Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT Computing Medal Scholarships
Recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate ability in computing.
$7,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable.
Eligible students must be identified by their high schools in the junior year for consideration. Apply for admission to RIT by February 1.
RIT Founders Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000 to $10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT Founders Scholarships Awarded to admitted freshmen who have excelled academically, are active and involved in their schools or community, or demonstrate special talents or abilities. Consideration may also be given to outstanding leadership, service, entrepreneurship, citizenship or creativity. Portfolio evaluations or other evidence of creative excellence will also be considered for applicants to art, crafts, design, film, and photography programs.
RIT Hillside Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT Hillside Scholarships
Awarded to incoming freshman students to recognize outstanding graduates of the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program. Recipients are identified based on secondary grades, college entrance examination scores, personal recommendations, and involvement in the Hillside Work-Scholarship Connection program.
$10,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable.
Must apply for admission to RIT by February 1 to be considered.
RIT Innovation & Creativity Award Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT Innovation & Creativity Award Scholarships
Recognizes high school juniors who have distinguished themselves academically, are active and involved members of their school and community, and demonstrate outstanding achievement in innovation, creativity, or entrepeneurship.
$7,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable.
Eligible students must be identified by their high schools in the junior year for consideration. Apply for admission to RIT by February 1.
RIT National Co-op Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$6,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT National Co-op Scholarships
Awarded to outstanding entering freshman students who, through their essay, reflect a clear enthusiasm for experiential learning. Recipients are identified based on secondary grades, college entrance examination scores, and personal recommendations.
$6,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable. Up to 10 awarded each year.
RIT Presidential Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$10,000-$16,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1330
Required Act
29
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT Presidential Scholarships
Freshman applicants with scores of 1330 or higher on the two combined sections of the SAT (or ACT composite of 29 or higher), and a secondary school rank in the top 15 percent at the end of the junior year, with evidence of completion of a rigorous program of study with distinguished performance relative to other candidates for admission to the program.
$10,000 to $16,000 per year. (Amounts based on merit.) Renewable.
All freshman applications submitted to RIT by February 1 will be reviewed for possible selection.
RIT/First Robotics Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RIT/FIRST Robotics Scholarships
Freshman applicants who have participated on a high school FIRST team. Recipients are identified based on secondary grades, college entrance examination scores, and personal recommendations.
$7,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable. Up to 20 awarded each year.
Download scholarship application at: www.usfirst.org. Mail scholarship application to RIT and apply for admission by February 1.
RIT Project Lead The Way Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
$7,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
1210
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
RITProject Lead The Way Scholarships
Freshman applicants with combined SAT score of 1210 or higher (ACT 27) and B+ average who complete two or more PLTW courses.
$7,000 per year. Students qualifying for an additional RIT merit scholarship will automatically be awarded the scholarship with the highest amount. Renewable. Up to 20 awarded each year.
Submit a letter of recommendation from a PLTW teacher along with RIT admission application and school transcripts by February 1.
National Merit And National Hispanic Scholarships
Type
National Merit/Achievement
Amount
$18,000 or more
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
National Merit and National Hispanic Scholarships : Semifinalists or finalists in either of these national scholarship programs. Combined RIT Presidential and RIT Merit Scholarships totaling $18,000 or more per year. Renewable. High school records provided for admission must indicate student?s semifinalist or finalist selection.
NTID Performing Arts Scholarship
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
26-31
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math: 580-690
SAT Writing: 520-630 SAT Critical Reading: 550-660
Description
NTID Performing Arts Scholarship - Students who are willing to participate in performing arts. Essay required.
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