Institutional and Outside Scholarship Information
To be considered for Academic and Need-Based Scholarships here at Saint Francis University, students must: (1) Apply for Admission to Saint Francis University; (2) Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
If families choose not to submit the FAFSA, they will only be considered for Academic Scholarships.
Types of Scholarships Include:
- Academic (Must submit Admissions Application for consideration)
- Transfer (Must submit Admissions Application for consideration)
- Endowment (Must submit Admissions Application and FAFSA for consideration)
- Outside (Determined by the Scholarship)
- Tuition Exchange Program (Please contact the Tuition Exchange Program Coordinator: Darlene Prosser at dprosser@francis.edu or 814-472-3029)
Academic Scholarships Terms and Conditions
Eligibility for any Academic Scholarships will continue for a period not to exceed a total of four years or eight semesters of undergraduate study providing you:
- Maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA)
- Maintain full-time status (12 or more credits per semester)
- Reside on campus in a residence hall for all four years if you do not commute from home
Students who do not continually meet the required GPA will be notified in writing, and their scholarships will be discontinued at the end of the academic year. After attainment of the required GPA, and after submitting a written request to the Director of Financial Aid, students may regain eligibility.
SPECIAL NOTES:
- All Scholarships are awarded in the fall and spring semesters at an amount of one half the total yearly award.
- Only credits earned during the fall and spring semesters are covered by this award.
- Scholarships can only be applied to tuition costs. Students receiving tuition remission or other full tuition scholarships or benefits may be recognized for their achievements but will be ineligible to receive these awards.
- All Scholarships are renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) or until completion of the first baccalaureate degree.
- Scholarships will not be prorated for students anticipating early graduation.
- Scholarships awarded to students participating in the 3-2 Engineering, 2/3-3 LECOM Pharmacy Program, or other accelerated programs are applicable only while enrolled and attending classes at Saint Francis University.
- Transfer Scholarships are only available to students seeking their first baccalaureate degree.
- Although you have been awarded a scholarship, you will still be personally responsible for the cost of credits, room & board and other fees beyond the annual amount of the award. Other types of financial aid may be available to cover these and other costs.
- Saint Francis University requires all Founders’, Presidential, Assisi, and Red Flash Co-curricular Recipients to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 of each year. Please realize that by filing the FAFSA, you may be eligible for additional aid.
Saint Francis University scholarship recipients (including but not limited to merit aid, departmental fellowships and institutional grants) are awarded to incoming students on the basis of the information contained in their application for admission. Awards are given to students in accordance with all terms and conditions set forth in the Saint Francis University Course Catalog, website, Scholarship Terms and Conditions, and accompanying contracts that were in effect at the time of the student’s initial matriculation at Saint Francis University. By enrolling at the University, a student agrees to all the terms set forth and understands that additional scholarships will not be awarded. All financial aid is limited to the completion of the first bachelor’s degree or a total of eight (8) academic semesters, whichever comes first. Students must maintain satisfactory academic standing and adhere to the Saint Francis University Code of Conduct included in the Student Handbook.
Academic
Students may only receive one renewable award (Founders, Presidential, Assisi, or Red Flash Co-Curricular Achievement Award) per year. These renewable awards are reserved for full-time, first year students. Students may only receive half of a yearly scholarship during one semester. All award amounts are renewable for four years of undergraduate study.
NAME | DESCRIPTION | AMOUNT |
Founders | Determined by Admissions. Please visit www.francis.edu/academicscholarships.htm | Determined by Admissions |
Presidential | Determined by Admissions. Please visit www.francis.edu/academicscholarships.htm | Determined by Admissions |
Assisi | Determined by Admissions. Please visit www.francis.edu/academicscholarships.htm | Determined by Admissions |
Co-Curricular | Determined by Admissions. Please visit www.francis.edu/academicscholarships.htm | Determined by Admissions |
Franciscan | Available to Graduates of a Catholic high school | $8,000 over 4 years(2,000/year) |
Fellowship | Determined by Admissions. Please visit www.francis.edu/fellowship.html | Determined by Admissions |
SEED | Minimum high school GPA of 3.0/SAT of 1100. Business majors that intern at the Small Business Development Center on campus. Qualified students will be notified directly by Admissions. | 2 recipients determined by Business Department Applicants. $60,000 over 4 years ($15,000/year) |
HOBY | Awarded to outstanding honor students with high academic credentials that participate as Hugh O’Brien Youth Ambassadors | $4,000 over 4 years($1,000/year) |
International | Minimum requirements are; a “B” average on the American Academic Scale and a 1050 SAT (Math + Critical Reading) | $12,000 – $23,000 over 4 years($3,000 – $7,000/year) |
Reach Higher | Institutional Need-Based scholarship determined by Financial Need given from the FAFSA | Determined by Financial Need |
Family Tuition Discount | Two or more members of immediate family in undergraduate status enrolled at Saint Francis University at the same time. | $4,000 over 4 years($1,000/year) |
| Trustee | Institutional Need-based scholarship determined by Financial need given from the FAFSA | Determined by Financial Need |
Legacy | Parent or Grandparent graduated from Saint Francis University | $4,000 over 4 years($1,000/year) |
Out of State | Resident of a state other than PA. Institutional aid must be <$10,000. | $6,000 over 4 years($1,500/year) |
Transfer
Transfer Scholarships are only available to students seeking their first baccalaureate degree. The scholarships are renewable each year as long as the student remains in good standing with Saint Francis University and maintains a 3.0 QPA. Transfer Awards are determined through the Admissions Office. Please visit www.francis.edu/transferaward.htm.
Endowment
Many of the scholarships that Saint Francis University awards are underwritten by endowments from friends and alumni of the institution. To be considered for an Endowment, students must submit a FAFSA and meet the criteria that the donor dictates. From the FAFSA information and description, the Scholarship Committee will select a recipient. Amounts vary depending upon availability and amounts prescribed by the contributor.
For an up-to-date list of Endowments and criteria needed for consideration, please visit: http://catalog.francis.edu/content.php?catoid=3&navoid=79#selection_criteria_endowed_scholarships
Outside Scholarships
Students are encouraged to search databases and community organizations for outside scholarships to help reduce the financial burden of tuition costs. Many FREE scholarship search engines can be found on the World Wide Web. The Office of Financial Aid warns students: if a sight requires you to pay for a scholarship search, please disregard the site. The following sights are recommended FREE scholarship search engines:
Educational Planner
Fastweb
Go College
Petersons
ScholarshipExperts.com
Study Abroad Scholarships
A variety of organizations and institutions provide scholarships and grants for study abroad from the United States. Many provide assistance that is targeted to specific student populations (underrepresented student groups; African Americans; Asian Americans; Latino/Latina Americans; Native Americans; students with disabilities; gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered students).
The following list is a sampling of Web sites with information and resources on multiple scholarships and grants. These Web sites provide a good starting point for research on the many study abroad scholarship opportunities available.
NOTE: This list is not exhaustive and is meant to provide a starting point for your research. No endorsement by NAFSA: Association of International Educators is intended or is to be inferred.