Scholarships and Fellowships
In addition to its deep commitment to need-based financial aid, Brandeis maintains its own strong scholarship and fellowship program. These opportunities are determined primarily on merit, but financial need is considered as well.
Approximately one of every five members of the freshman class receives scholarship awards ranging from $5,000 to full tuition per year for four years. This year, Brandeis awarded undergraduate students approximately $38 million in scholarship and grant assistance.
To be considered for a scholarship, a student must submit the CSS/PROFILE, available at www.CollegeBoard.com. Even those students from families with strong financial resources are encouraged to file the CSS/PROFILE; many scholarship holders at Brandeis report family incomes of $100,000 or more.
Following is a list of scholarships available at Brandeis:
| Justice Louis D. Brandeis Scholarships
Full tuition for four years.
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| Norman S. Rabb Scholarships
Full tuition for four years. One awarded per year.
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| Gilbert Grants
Full tuition for four years. Awarded to one student each year who demonstrates outstanding academic performance and significant contributions to his or her school or community.
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| Presidential Awards
Four-year renewable grants of $25,000 per year. Awarded to students who demonstrate unusual academic potential.
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| Dean's Awards
Four-year renewable grants of $15,000 per year. Awarded to students with exceptional academic achievement and personal contributions to their school communities.
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Premier Trustee Scholarships
Four-year renewable grants of $10,000 per year. Awarded to students who have challenged themselves through a rigorous high-school curriculum and have demonstrated intellectual curiosity and leadership.
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| Annenberg Scholarships
Full tuition for four years. Awarded to students who have distinguished themselves in their studies and in the breadth of their intellectual pursuits and who have demonstrated personal initiative and commitment to a variety of activities beyond the classroom.
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| Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarships
Full tuition, room and board for four years. Awarded on the basis of academic performance and extracurricular participation in secondary school, outstanding community involvement and demonstrated financial need.
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| Hiatt Challenger Memorial Scholarships
Full tuition, renewable for four years. Awarded to one student each year who has demonstrated superior academic achievement and evidence of future intellectual growth.
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| Lerman-Neubauer Fellowship Program
A select group of incoming students each year receive unique educational, cultural, and experiential opportunities, as well as one-on-one advisement from top faculty and staff. Fellows also participate in specially designed seminars and ongoing programming events throughout their four years, and receive $3,500 for a summer research project or internship after either their sophomore or junior year. Acceptance is based upon students' past academic and extracurricular achievement, as well as a demonstrated potential to make an impact in the field of their choice.
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| Brandeis-Sponsored National Merit Scholarships
Awards range from $500 to $2,000, based on need. Available to students who have attained National Merit Finalist status and have designated Brandeis as their first choice through the National Merit Scholarship Corporation.
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| Stroum Family Waltham Scholarships
Full tuition for four years. Awarded to four top graduating seniors from Waltham (Mass.) High School.
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Advice for Athletes
As a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Division III, Brandeis does not offer scholarships based on athletic talent. Student-athletes who need financial assistance are encouraged to apply for need-based financial aid.
