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 2008-09, 95% of our students received more than $380 million in
financial assistance through scholarships, loans, grants and
work-study programs.
All academic scholarship recipients must complete a minimum of
24 credits and maintain a cumulative grade point average of
3.0.
* Scholarship ranges apply to the 2009-2010 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). Scholarships are awarded for four years of
undergraduate study. Eligibility is based on 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 2010.
- Submit a scholarship application (including essay) to our
Office of Admission by Feb. 1, 2010.
- File their completed FAFSA form by Feb. 15, 2010.
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.)
Ozanam Scholars Program
St. John’s University has created a bold new program that will
provide a select group of scholars with a unique and innovative
learning experience. The Ozanam Scholars
Program is designed to allow students to work in small groups
with dedicated faculty to contribute to solving real world problems
in local, national and international communities. A cohort of
Ozanam Scholars begins in freshman year with each student receiving
up to a $10,000 scholarship renewable annually for the four-year
program. Please be sure to have your Ozanam Scholars Program
application submitted by Feb. 1, 2010.
Apply to the
Ozanam Scholars Program >
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 must have an average GPA of over
3.0. Eligibility is determined based on the overall strength
of the academic pool.
NYPD Cadet Corps Scholarship
The College of Professional Studies at St. John’s University is
proud to announce its partnership with the New York City Police
Department to educate the future leaders of law enforcement. The
NYPD Cadet program at St. John’s University is pleased to invite
eligible candidates to apply for our Fall 2010 NYPD Cadet Corps
Scholarship. Sophomore year you can receive $2,500 and junior and
senior year awards of up to $10,000 with a matching grant of
$10,000 from the NYPD Cadet Corps are available to eligible
applicants.
Eligible applicants must:
- be a new transfer student entering St. John’s in the Fall of
2010
- be a New York City resident, and
- be willing to apply to the NYPD Cadet Corps in their sophomore
year as they approach the completion of 45 credits.
- is only open to criminal justice and legal studies
major.
Applicants must download the
NYPD Cadet Corps Scholarship Application and submit the
completed form by March 17, 2010.
For more information, contact the Office of Undergraduate
Admission: 1 (888) 9STJOHNS; email admhelp@stjohns.edu.
* 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 Student Scholarship and Ozanam 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