Presidential Scholarships
High school seniors with outstanding academic credentials can receive substantial merit scholarships through RIT’s Presidential Scholarship Program. RIT will award Presidential Scholarships to more than 500 entering freshmen this year, with an anticipated four-year value exceeding $14 million. Financial need is not considered in selecting RIT’s Presidential Scholarship winners. In order to be considered for a Presidential Scholarship, students must complete their application for admission by February 1 .
Applications received by this date will be reviewed by our Presidential Scholarship Committee to identify candidates who have achieved greater than or equal to:
- A score of 1270 on the critical reading and mathematics sections of the SAT or ACT composite of 28 and a secondary school rank in the top 20 percent at the end of the junior year, or
- A score of 1220 on the critical reading and mathematics sections of the SAT or ACT composite of 27 and a secondary school rank in the top 10 percent at the end of the junior year.
The Scholarship Committee will review applicants from secondary schools that do not calculate class rank on an individual basis for possible selection.
Each student who meets the initial selection criteria will be given further consideration for a Presidential Scholarship. Awards may range in value from $5,000 to $12,500 per academic year ($1,666 to $4,166 for each quarter of full-time study). Determination of the specific scholarship amount will be based upon the student’s academic record, recommendations, activities, and requirements for their intended major. Portfolio evaluations will also be considered for applicants to art, design, and crafts programs. Meeting initial test score and rank criteria does not guarantee final selection.
National Merit Scholarship Program
The Scholarship Selection Committee will give special consideration to students who have been recognized for their academic potential by the:
- National Merit Scholarship Program
- National Achievement Scholarship Program
- National Hispanic Scholars Program
RIT will automatically award Presidential and Merit Scholarships with a combined valued of up to $14,500 to students who have been recognized as semi-finalists or finalists in any of these three national scholarship competitions.
Freshman Achievement Scholarships
RIT offers several types of Achievement Scholarships to recognize freshman applicants who have excelled in academic and extracurricular activities and demonstrated special talents or abilities. Special awards are available for students seeking admission to Art, Design, Crafts, Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality programs, and to students in other majors (see chart).
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