At Brandeis, we empower our students to do great things. It all starts with a close-knit, welcoming community — and a shared commitment to changing the world.
Applying to Brandeis is about much more than transcripts and test scores. Our admissions process helps us to get to know you not just as students, but as individuals and members of your communities.
A Brandeis education provides you with a broad-based, liberal arts education within a research-driven, intellectually rich and experiential environment.
Brandeis is for students who aren't afraid to admit they have a lot to discover. Life here is about trying new things — lots of new things — until you find the ones you love.
Brandeis offers numerous scholarships and scholars programs to students who have shown a capacity to achieve both in and out of the classroom.
Each year, a select group of academically outstanding students receive merit scholarships in recognition of their achievements and future contributions to our classrooms and community.
Scholarships and Scholars Programs are awarded to first-semester first-year students. Scholarship amounts remain the same throughout your time at Brandeis and are renewable for up to eight semesters, provided you meet renewal requirements.
All applicants to Brandeis are considered for merit scholarships; no additional application is required. Exceptions (such as the Leonard Bernstein Scholars Program) are noted where applicable.
The Justice Brandeis Scholarship
The most prestigious scholarship offered by Brandeis, the Justice Brandeis Scholarship starts at $35,000 annually and recognizes students with outstanding academic records at the top of our applicant pool who will leave a lasting impact on the Brandeis community.
Scholars Program Opportunities
Scholars Programs at Brandeis allow cohorts of academically driven students to work closely alongside each other and their professors.
The Humanities Scholars Program is awarded to a select cohort of intellectually promising students with a demonstrated interest in the humanities. Scholars work directly with humanities faculty, participate in an interdisciplinary keystone seminar, delve into leading-edge scholarship through special programming, and receive a merit scholarship.
Named for a founding member of the Brandeis University arts community, the Leonard Bernstein Scholars Program is a distinctive, highly selective vocal and instrumental chamber music program awarded to both vocalists and instrumentalists. It provides a select number of accomplished student musicians with private lessons with faculty, additional performance opportunities and a merit scholarship. A recorded audition is required for consideration for the Leonard Bernstein Scholars Program.
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholars Program recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement as well as community service and activism. MLK Scholars have access to individualized and holistic academic advising, resource workshops, community building activities off-campus, and a growing alumni network. The amount of this scholarship equals the student's calculated institutional financial need.
The Quantitative Biology Research Community (QBReC) is an interdisciplinary cohort that promotes student and faculty cross-departmental collaboration. QBReC Scholars can conduct research with top faculty working at the intersection of the physical and life sciences. Scholars complete an intensive fall seminar, and conduct an in-depth research project in one of six participating labs, and receive a merit scholarship.
International Scholarship Opportunities
Brandeis University has a proud history of welcoming students from around the world. Scholarships for international students recognize their importance as members of our community and their potential for success as students at Brandeis.
The Wien International Scholarship Program has funded hundreds of Brandeis students from all over the world. This scholarship meets the full demonstrated financial need of each recipient, based on a complete review of financial documentation. The Wien Scholarship is awarded to exceptional international applicants who demonstrate strong academic achievement and extracurricular or community involvement.
Please note that there is no separate application process or alternative requirements for the Wien International Scholarship Program. Brandeis does not partner with any external individuals or organizations for the selection of our Wien Scholars. All applications for the Wien International Scholarship program must be submitted directly to Brandeis via the Common Application or Coalition Application.
The Malkin Israeli Endowed Scholarship is provided by the Malkin Israeli Scholar Endowment Fund. This award is a full scholarship awarded to one Israeli student every four years who will work to foster greater tolerance and understanding in both Israel and the United States. Recipients must present evidence of serious involvement in coexistence efforts.
Each year, The Davis United World College Scholars Program provides a $10,000 grant from the Shelby Davis Foundation. This grant is awarded to admitted students who demonstrate financial need and are graduates of a United World College.
The Richard and Barbara Silverman Endowed Scholarship is a need-based scholarship awarded to students residing in Israel who have demonstrated academic excellence.
The Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship is awarded to accomplished students who live in Japan and will be graduating from a Japanese high school or applying to transfer from a Japanese university. This full scholarship covers tuition, housing, food, and U.S. health insurance. Recipients must live on campus to be eligible for the scholarship.
The Stroum Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship given to four outstanding graduating seniors from Waltham High School in Waltham, Massachusetts. To be considered, eligible students must apply to Brandeis as a first-year student simply submit their admission application and submit the CSS Profile.
Students admitted to the International Business Scholars program, which allows students to complete accelerated master's degrees at the Brandeis International Business School, receive a scholarship that covers 25 percent of tuition for their graduate study.
The Community College Transfer Scholarship is a full-tuition scholarship awarded to the most competitive applicants in our transfer application pool who have attended a community college.
