Merit-Based Scholarships

The scholarships below are awarded automatically upon acceptance to Alverno and are renewable for four years. They are determined using your GPA.

Competitive Scholarships

These scholarships require separate applications and do not apply to room and board costs.

Eleanor Roosevelt Scholarship: This scholarship recognizes a first-year student who has demonstrated excellence in leadership. The scholar receives a four-year, full-tuition scholarship. Applications are due at the beginning of December for the upcoming academic year. Click here to apply

First@Alverno First-Generation Scholarship: The First@Alverno Scholarship supports students who will be the first in their family to earn a four-year degree. This last-dollar scholarship covers full tuition and fees, allowing you to focus on your education, community and future.

Eligibility includes first-generation, Pell Grant-eligible students under age 21 who are enrolled in Alverno’s weekday undergraduate program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

We’re seeking students with determination, ambition and leadership potential who are ready to take the next step. If that sounds like you, First@Alverno is here to help you succeed. Click here to apply

Futures III in Science and Mathematics Scholarship Program: Students selected for the Futures III Scholars Program will be supported with scholarships to cover unmet financial need of up to $15,000 per year until graduation (up to five years). Click here to apply

Special Scholarships

These scholarships require have specific requirements but not separate applications.

Alverno Girls' Academy of Science and Math: This program prepares high school junior and senior girls for success in STEM-related majors in college. Participants are eligible to receive a scholarship of $2,000 per year for up to four years in addition to their merit-based scholarship. A GPA of 2.8 or higher is required to be eligible.

Legacy Scholarship: This scholarship is for the daughters, granddaughters, sisters or nieces of Alverno alumnae. The Legacy Scholarship is available to new, weekday students who are enrolled at least half time. Recipients are eligible to receive a $1,000 per year renewable scholarship.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: This renewable $1,500 transfer scholarship is open to weekday undergraduate students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Eligible students receive $750 per semester.

In addition to our streamlined admissions process, we offer a network of support to help our transfer students accomplish their goals.

Merit-Based Scholarships

These scholarships awarded upon acceptance to Alverno.

Competitive Scholarships

First@Alverno First-Generation Scholarship: The First@Alverno Scholarship supports students who will be the first in their family to earn a four-year degree. This last-dollar scholarship covers full tuition and fees, allowing you to focus on your education, community and future.

Eligibility includes first-generation, Pell Grant-eligible students under age 21 who are enrolled in Alverno’s weekday undergraduate program and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

We’re seeking students with determination, ambition and leadership potential who are ready to take the next step. If that sounds like you, First@Alverno is here to help you succeed. Click here to apply

Special Scholarships

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship: This renewable $1,500 transfer scholarship is open to weekday undergraduate students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Eligible students receive $750 per semester.

Futures III in Science and Mathematics Scholarship Program: Students selected for the Futures III Scholars Program will be supported with scholarships to cover unmet financial need of up to $15,000 per year until graduation (up to five years). Click here to apply

Meils Scholarship: The Dr. Carol Meils Scholarship supports junior and senior Natural Science majors who are interested in pursuing careers in health or medical research. Awards of up to $5,000 are available to students in good academic standing who demonstrate financial need. Students with volunteer experience in their community or abroad are strongly encouraged to apply. Click here to apply

Merit-Based Scholarships