Merit Scholarship Programs

Simmons offers several academic scholarships for incoming undergraduate students. These awards are determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admission and are awarded upon review of the admission application. Merit scholarships are renewable for four years (eight semesters) of full-time undergraduate coursework pending successful academic progress.

Simmons Alumnae Scholarships

Simmons Alumnae scholarships are renewable scholarships provided for relatives (typically children, grandchildren, or siblings) of Simmons graduates. The relative must have already graduated from Simmons. A separate application is not required; however, applicants should identify alumnae/us in their admission application.

The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program

The Kotzen Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship is the most prestigious merit scholarship that Simmons offers, and is awarded to approximately 10-15 students who have an exceptional record of academic excellence and leadership. Kotzen Scholars are eligible to receive an additional award of $3,000 to be used toward study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, or research support. A separate application is required. Application instructions may be found at www.simmons.edu/kotzen or through the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

The Trustee Scholarship

The Trustee Scholarship, a $24,000 award renewable with a 3.0 Simmons GPA, is awarded to admitted students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The Trustee Scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance and is subject to availability of funds. A separate application is not required.

The Presidential Scholarship

The Presidential Scholarship, a $22,000 award renewable with a 3 .00 Simmons GPA, is awarded to admitted students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance and is subject to availability of funds. A separate application is not required.

The Provost Scholarship

The Provost Scholarship, a $20,000 award renewable with a 3.0 Simmons GPA, is awarded to admitted students who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement. The Provost Scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance and is subject to availability of funds. A separate application is not required.

The Dean’s Scholarship

The Dean’s Scholarship, a $17,000award renewable with a 3 .00 Simmons GPA, is awarded to admitted students whose academic achievement and personal qualities indicate that they will continue to perform at the highest level when they enroll at Simmons. The Dean’s Scholarship is awarded at the time of acceptance and is subject to availability of funds. A separate application is not required.

The Achievement Scholarship

The Admission Committee grants the Achievement Scholarship to a select group of students to acknowledge their extraordinary contributions to their high schools and communities. Leadership, service, and co-curricular achievements distinguish candidates for this annual scholarship of $15,000 The Achievement Scholarship is renewable for four years with a 3 .0 GPA. A separate application is not required.

The Boston Scholarship

Select graduates of Boston public high schools are chosen annually as Boston Scholars and receive full tuition scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student is enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) and maintains a 3 .0 cumulative GPA. A separate application is required.