Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the
Scholarship Summary:
The Boston Scholarship at Simmons provides full tuition, specifically for students graduating from one of the Boston Public High Schools or charter schools.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
Students who meet the following criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship:
• Currently attend a Boston public high school or Boston charter school
• Have at least a 3.0 cumulative grade point average (re-calculated)
• Simmons is test optional so it is your choice if you would like to submit standardized test scores with your admission application.
- For those choosing to submit test scores, a 21 or higher is recommended on the ACT and a 1080 or higher is recommended on the SAT
• Have demonstrated creativity, engagement, global perspective, leadership, resiliency, or other qualities indicative of the ability to contribute to Simmons' diverse community
Value of Scholarship:
The Simmons Boston Scholarship covers the full cost of tuition for up to four years. Once at Simmons, recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average and recommended to live on campus.
Scholarship Application Guide:
In order to be considered for this scholarship,
i. Applicants must submit their admission application along with their Boston Scholarship application by the above deadline.
- Students who meet the eligibility criteria are invited to apply for the scholarship
ii. The Boston Scholarship application process consists of three parts: a nomination letter, an essay, and an on-campus interview.
- Scholarship materials may be submitted either through the Common Application or through .
iii. Students should also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by February 1. The federal school code for Simmons is 002208.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Part I: Essay
The application consists of an essay in response to the prompt below. Students should submit their essays in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line "Boston Scholarship Application," by the above deadline.
- Each page of the document should include the student's full name and date of birth.
- Please note: it is the student's responsibility to submit a working file in the proper format (PDF or Word) as Simmons will not convert or accept incompatible files (i.e. Google Docs, Pages, etc.)
Essay prompt
Please choose ONE of the following essay prompts. Your response should be no more than 500 words:
- At Simmons, Boston is our home. Think about an issue or need you have observed in your community in Boston that is important to you. Describe why this is meaningful to you, and how you and others could make an impact or improvement on this issue.
OR
- Think of a Bostonian who you admire. This person can be a famous figure or personal connection, and from the past or present. Identify what quality/qualities you admire about them, and explain how their example has influenced your own choices or actions. Use specific anecdotes and examples
Part II: On-Campus Interview
Qualified scholarship applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Students are encouraged to schedule an on-campus interview, but there will also be an option to do them virtually.
- Interview days are typically held during February break. Finalists will receive a confirmation email with their interview date and time after scheduling.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Simmons University Boston Scholarship Page.