Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of January, 2025.
Scholarship Summary:
Bennington scholarships are awarded generously to accomplished domestic and international freshman applicants based on each student's academic standing, extra-curricular activities, engagement in their education, and the overall strength of their application.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
There are no set criteria for scholarship consideration but approximately 80% of admitted freshmen will receive a merit scholarship.
Value of Scholarship:
The Bennington Freshman Merit Scholarships are valued as follows;
i. Presidential Merit Scholarship - Awarded to the most exemplary students at the time of admission. Scholarships can range from $20,000 to $45,000 per academic year.
ii. Peter Drucker Merit Scholarship - Awarded to high-achieving students at the time of admission. Scholarships can range from $12,250 to $42,000 per academic year.
iii. John Dewey Merit Scholarship - Awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships can range from $12,500 to $40,000 per academic year.
iv. William Kilpatrick Merit Scholarship - Awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships can range from $7,500 to $37,500 per academic year.
v. Thomas Brockway Faculty Scholarship - Awarded at the time of admission. Scholarships can range from $5,000 to $35,000 per academic year.
All above scholarships will automatically renew each academic year of enrollment and the amount will not change regardless of changes to financial need.
Scholarship Application Guide:
These scholarships are awarded to undergraduate applicants at the time of admission and do not require an additional application.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the Bennington College Freshman Financial Aid Page or the International Student Financial Aid Page.