Merit Scholarships are awarded based on a student's academic history. Freshmen Merit Scholarships/Grants below include an annual work study award of $1,780. Awards below are for students living on campus. Commuter student awards are adjusted appropriately. For consideration, please apply to the University and send all requested transcripts and test scores. Students are required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to receive any of the scholarships and grants below.
First Time Freshmen
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| Name |
Amount |
Criteria |
| Trustee |
$12,000-$15,000 |
3.3-4.0 GPA and ACT Composite 24+ |
| Presidential |
$11,500 |
2.8-4.0 GPA and ACT Composite 22+ |
| Dean |
$10,500-$11,000 |
2.8-4.0 GPA and ACT Composite 18+ |
| Honor |
$7,500-$10,000 |
2.5-3.5 GPA and ACT Composite 18+ |
| Siena Grant |
Up to $7,500 |
2.5 GPA and ACT Composite 18 |
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Transfer
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| Name |
Amount |
Criteria |
| Award of Excellence |
$11,000 (resident)/$8,000 (commuter) |
4.0 College Cumulative GPA |
| Transfer Achievement |
$10,000 (resident)/$7,500 (commuter) |
College Cumulative GPA of 3.3-3.99 |
| Transfer Honor |
$9,500 (resident)/$7,000 (commuter) |
College Cumulative GPA of 2.8-3.29 |
| Siena Grant |
$7,500 (resident)/$5,500 (commuter) |
College Cumulative GPA of 2.4-2.79 |
| Siena Grant |
$6,000 (resident)/$4,000 (commuter) |
College Cumulative GPA of 2.0-2.39 |