Scholarships for Freshmen
The scholarships below are competitive and are typically awarded based on a combination of cumulative GPA and standardized test scores.
|
Scholarship Amount |
Cumulative GPA |
SAT |
ACT |
Rider GPA |
Maximum Award Value of 4 Yrs |
| $17,000 - $20,000 |
3.50 |
1250 |
28 |
3.00 |
$80,000 |
| $14,000 - $15,000 |
3.25 |
1150 |
25 |
2.75 |
$60,000 |
| $10,000 - $12,000 |
3.00 |
1050 |
23 |
2.60 |
$48,000 |
| $6,000 - $7,000 |
3.00 |
1000 |
21 |
2.50 |
$28,000 |
Westminster College of the Arts Scholarship Criteria
Scholarship decisions for students applying to the fine arts, music or performing arts programs in Rider's Westminster College of the Arts are based on high school GPA, SAT or ACT scores and audition results (if required for the major).
To be considered for an academic scholarship you must:
- Submit your completed application for admission, including official transcripts, standardized test scores, essay, and two letters of recommendation;
- Complete an audition, if required;
- Be regularly admissible to the University as a full-time student;
- Have a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (unweighted) on a 4.0 scale; and
- Have a minimum SAT I Critical Reading and Math combined score of 1000 or ACT composite score of 21.
Scholarship Deadlines:
| January 15:* | For majors that do not require an audition |
| March 13: | For majors that require an audition. |
To secure an award, you must submit your deposit on or before the deposit deadline (May 1, 2009 for Fall term).
Important Notes about Scholarships:
- If you qualify for more than one Rider scholarship, you will receive the award of the greatest monetary value.
- All awards are made annually in the form of grants and scholarships.
- Academic scholarships are subject to change.
- Rider will only consider the Critical Reading and Math components of the SAT or the ACT composite score for award eligibility.
- Your cumulative GPA through the seventh semester, December ACT, and December SAT will be the latest academic information considered for awards.
Maintaining Your Scholarship
- Presidential Scholarship (Freshman Scholarship): Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Provost Scholarship (Freshman Scholarship): Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.75
- Deans Scholarship (Freshman Scholarship): Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.6
- Founders Scholarship (Freshman Scholarship): Renewable up to four years if recipient maintains a minimum GPA of 2.5
Learn more about other scholarships opportunitiesFor More Information about Scholarships:
Office of Admission
609-896-5042
800-257-9026
admissions@rider.edu
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