Academic Scholarship Program

Scholarships That Make a Difference
If you have an impressive academic record, St. John's will reward your efforts. Our selective Academic Scholarship Program recognizes academic achievement.

Whether you're an entering freshman or transfer student, you may qualify for one of our scholarships. St. John's also offers need-based aid to all students regardless of scholarship potential. In 2005-2006, 91% of our students received more than $315 million in financial assistance through scholarships, loans, grants and work-study programs.

* Scholarship ranges apply to the 2006-2007 academic year.

Freshmen
Presidential Scholarships
A limited number of these prestigious, full-tuition scholarships are offered to full-time students (12-18 credits per semester). Recipients living on campus are eligible for an additional University Grant of $5,800 for housing. The scholarship is awarded for four years of undergraduate study. Eligibility is based on the overall strength of the academic pool.

Scholastic Excellence Scholarships
Students receive up to $20,000 a year for four years of undergraduate study. Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength of the academic pool.

Academic Achievement Award
Students receive up to $12,000 per year for four years of undergraduate study.  Eligibility is based on the overall strength of the academic pool.

Catholic Student Scholarship
St. John's has a special commitment to preparing Catholic students for ethical leadership. Our Catholic Student Scholarship (formerly the Catholic High School Scholarship) offers a limited number of awards (based on availability) to college-bound Catholic students regardless of the secondary school they attend. Awards range from $1,000 to $2,500. Eligible applicants must:

  • Be Roman Catholic
  • Have at least a B average and combined SAT score of 1050 or more
  • Graduate from high school by June 2007
  • Submit a scholarship application (including essay) to our Office of
    Admission by Feb. 15, 2007
  • File their completed FAFSA form by March 1, 2007
  • Submit a completed application for admission to St. John's by Feb. 15, 2007

Download the Catholic Student Scholarship Form and return the completed form to the Office of Undergraduate Admission, St. John's University, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439. (Eligible students may apply directly or be nominated by their high school guidance counselors.) 

For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission: 1 (888) 9STJOHNS; email admhelp@stjohns.edu. (The deadline is Feb. 28, 2006.)

Transfers

University Transfer Scholarship

Transfer students receive up to $10,000, depending on academic record. To be considered, transfer students must have earned a minimum of 24 credits from an accredited institution of higher learning.  Recipients have an average GPA of over 3.0.  Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength of the academic pool.

* Please note that all University financial aid resources may be applied only to the fall and spring semesters.

Contact Us
We look forward to receiving your application of admission to St. John's University.  Remember, no special application is needed for any of the opportunities listed here, with the exception of the Catholic High School Scholarship (see details in that section).

More Information
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Queens and Manhattan Campus
(888) 9STJOHNS
admhelp@stjohns.edu

Staten Island Campus
(718) 390-4500
 siadmhelp@stjohns.edu