APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of January, 2024
Scholarship Summary:
Lafayette recognizes its most outstanding applicants with non-need-based, merit-based awards named for the College’s namesake. Recipients of Marquis & Lafayette Awards harbor intellectual energy, empathy, idealism and action-orientation in a fashion that honors Le Marquis de Lafayette. All applicants (domestic and international) are considered for non-need-based scholarships, but admissions interviews are highly encouraged for those students seeking them.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
In awarding scholarships, Lafayette seeks students who have;
i. Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
ii. Demonstrate superior academic achievement in curriculum, grades, rank in graduating class, and scores on standardized tests
iii. Made a difference through significant accomplishments in school and community.
Value of Scholarship:
The Lafayette College Freshman Merit Scholarships are namely as follows;
i. The Marquis Fellowship covers the full tuition cost annually
ii. The Marquis Scholarship covers half of the tuition cost annually
iii. Lafayette Awards are offered in increments of $2,500 between $5,000 and $30,000
Scholarship Application Guide:
To apply;
i. Complete an application for admission into Lafayette.
ii. All applicants to the College, both early decision and regular decision applicants, are considered for Marquis & Lafayette Awards and are encouraged to schedule an admissions interview as part of their application experience.
- Selection is based on the academic record prior to enrolling at Lafayette
- Fellowship and scholarship offers are typically made to students who are at the top of their graduating class in the most demanding curriculum available, with standardized test scores above the mean for admitted students
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at Lafayette College Freshman Merit Scholarship Page.