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Scholarship Opportunities
To apply for scholarships you must submit a Fontbonne application for admission as a full-time student (12–18 credit hours). Once students have been accepted to the university and awarded a scholarship(s), notification in writing will be mailed to each student.
Freshman Scholarships
Entering first-time freshmen can qualify for one of the scholarships listed below, and, having met the specified criteria, can also qualify for one talent scholarship. Any student attending an A+ high school who completes the Missouri state requirements for that program may be eligible for up to $1,000 in additional scholarship funds.
Presidential Scholarship
- Criteria: cumulative high school GPA of a 3.6 on a 4.0 scale, 30 ACT composite score or 1340 SAT combined critical reading & math score.
- Award amount: up to $19,000 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a 3.6 cumulative GPA.
Dean’s Scholarship
- Criteria: cumulative high school GPA of a 3.4 on a 4.0 scale, 27 ACT composite score and/or 1220 SAT combined critical reading & math score.
- Award amount: up to $13,500 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a 3.4 cumulative GPA.
Founders Scholarship
- Criteria: cumulative high school GPA of a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale, 24 ACT composite score or 1110 SAT combined critical reading & math score.
- Award amount: up to $11,500 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a3.2 cumulative GPA.
Alumni Scholarship
- Criteria: cumulative high school GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, 22 ACT composite score or 1030 SAT combined critical reading & math score.
- Award amount: up to $8,500 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a 3.0 cumulative GPA.
Freshman College Scholarship
- Criteria: cumulative high school GPA of a 2.8 on a 4.0 scale, 20 ACT composite score or 950 SAT combined critical reading & math score.
- Award amount: up to $6,500 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a 2.5 cumulative GPA.
Griffin Award
- Criteria: Students who meet the 2.5 minimum GPA requirement and show academic potential may qualify for this scholarship.
- Award amount: up to $4,000 per academic year for 4 years provided student maintains a 2.0 cumulative
Catholic High School Recognition Award
- Criteria: Eligible students will be first-year, first-time students who have graduated from a Catholic high school; will have been awarded a merit-based scholarship from Fontbonne University; and will be required to enroll and maintain status as a full-time student (12 – 18 credit hours).
- Award amount: $2000/year or up to cost of tuition; renewable.
Boys State Alumni Scholarship
- Criteria: Must be a citizen of Missouri Boys State. Based on past academic performance and completion of Boys State program. Scholarship is renewable with a 2.5 GPA.
- Award amount: $2000 (renewable)
Girls State Alumni Scholarship
- Criteria: Must be a citizen of Missouri Girls State. Based on past academic performance and completion of Girls State program. Scholarship is renewable with a 2.5 GPA.
- Award amount: $2000 (renewable)
Junior Achievement Scholarship
- Criteria: Offered to seniors who participated in the Junior Achievement Company Program. Students with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum composite score of 20 on the ACT will be considered. The applying student must be accepted to attend Fontbonne as a full-time undergraduate student.
- Award amount: $2000 (renewable)
* Students who qualify for these scholarships may be eligible for additional funds if enrolling in the Honors program.
Talent Scholarships
Students applying for talent scholarships must major in one of these areas to be eligible for the scholarship.
Art Scholarship
- Requirements: Portfolio consisting of approximately 12 pieces (submitted electronically) that you feel demonstrate your ability and potential.
- Award amount: up to $2,000 per academic year.
Performing Arts Scholarship (Scholarships are available for performance and technical theatre.)
- Requirements:
- Performance audition of a 3–5 minute scene or monologue that is memorized and contains movement.
- Technical theatre students must provide pictures from productions you’ve worked on.
- Award amount: up to $2,000 per academic year.
English/Writing Scholarships
- Requirements:
- Two to three pieces such as essays, short stories, or poetry samples (up to 5 poems).
- These will be reviewed by the English department.
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher who can assess your writing ability.
- Award amount: up to $2,000 per academic year.
Math/Computer Science Scholarship
- Requirements:
- Coursework in math and/or science that demonstrates a strong academic record.
- One letter of recommendation from a math or science teacher who can assess your academic ability.
- Interviews with Fontbonne faculty (that will be set up by the Admission Office).
- Award amount: up to $2,000 per academic year.