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 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.
The Justice Brandeis Scholarship
The most prestigious scholarship offered by Brandeis, the Justice Brandeis Scholarship recognizes students with outstanding academic records at the top of our applicant pool who will leave a lasting impact on the Brandeis community.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
The Tuition Exchange is a consortium of more than 700 colleges and universities offering scholarship opportunities for eligible faculty and staff dependents. The Tuition Exchange Scholarship is an annual $44,000 scholarship awarded to eligible first-year and transfer undergraduate students for up to four years or eight semesters of study.
