2025-26 Alvernia University Freshman Merit Scholarships (US Based)

Scholarship Awarding University: 

Type of degree: 
Bachelor’s 

Scholarship Deadline: 
Applications for this scholarship will be reviewed on a rolling basis

Scholarship Summary: 
Merit Scholarships are awarded to qualified domestic first-year students by Alvernia, on a competitive basis and it is independent of financial need.

Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for consideration but past recipients were in the top 40% of the applicant pool.

Value of Scholarship: 
The Alvernia First-Year Merit Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. Boscov Scholarship: $27,000/year
ii. Presidential Scholarship: $26,000/year
iii. Trustees' Scholarship: $25,000/year
iv. Veronica Founder's Scholarship: $23,000/year
v. Achievement Award: $21,000/year
vi. Heritage Award: $19,000/year

Scholarship Application Guide: 
There’s no separate scholarship application; scholarships are automatically awarded upon review of your application by the Alvernia Admissions Staff and are renewable as long as recipients maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average, continue be full-time students and engage in service to the University and the community.  

Scholarship Website: 
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at Alvernia University Freshman Merit Scholarship Page.