Scholarships
We’re committed to making your academic adventure as affordable as possible. Each year, St. Lawrence University awards more than $70 million worth of gift aid — that is, financial assistance that does not have to be repaid, such as scholarships and grants.
Academic Merit Scholarships
When you apply to St. Lawrence University, you will automatically be considered for one of these four academic merit scholarships based on your entire admissions application. This includes your academic record such as courses taken, grades earned, letters of recommendation, and standardized test scores (if submitted), as well as co-curricular activities, the essay, and an interview (if applicable). Competition varies each year depending on the applicant pool.
Your merit scholarship will remain constant each year for four years, provided you maintain the required minimum cumulative grade point average.
| Award Type | Amount & Terms | Eligibility & Requirements |
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Trustee Scholarship |
Full tuition... for up to four years or eight semesters. |
Awarded to the top first-year students. Based on academic excellence, character, and leadership. |
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Momentum Scholarship |
up to $40,000 per year... ...or up to $160,000 over four years or eight semesters. |
Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, character, and civic engagement. |
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Sesquicentennial Scholarship |
up to $38,000 per year... ...or up to $152,000 over four years or eight semesters. |
Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, character, and citizenship. |
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University Scholarship |
up to $36,000 per year... or up to $144,000 for four years or eight semesters. |
Based on academic and extracurricular achievements, character, and citizenship. |
Augsbury/North Country Scholarship
The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship (ANCS) was established in 1974 and recognizes academic and extracurricular leaders among designated North Country and Canadian high school students. Students can be nominated by their high school or nominate themselves. Recipients will receive a scholarship between $20,000-$35,000 for each of their four years at St. Lawrence ($80,000-$140,000 total).
Learn more about the Augsbury/North Country Scholarship
High-achieving and engaged students may also be considered and selected for one of the following awards.
| Award Type | Amount | Eligibility & Requirements |
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Kirk Douglas Scholarship |
Full tuition and fees |
By Invitation only, the Kirk Douglas Scholarship is for students from under-represented and low-income backgrounds who show ambition and potential to contribute to diversity within the campus community. |
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Dean's Incentive Award* |
Varies |
Provided to students who demonstrate promise for being successful in their college work, regardless of need or course history; award is renewable in the same amount each year with satisfactory academic progress. |
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Presidential Achievement Award** |
Varies |
Based on achievement of all kinds (and not based on merit or financial need); award is renewable in the same amount each year with satisfactory academic progress. |
If you are awarded a Trustee, Momentum, Sesquicentennial, University, Augsbury/North Country, or Kirk Douglas Scholarship, you must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher in order to retain it.
*Students receiving tuition benefits or scholarships are not eligible for this award.
**Students receiving tuition benefits or scholarships valued at $25,000 or more are not eligible for this award.
Specialty Scholarships
St. Lawrence University also offers domestic students a range of scholarship opportunities based on career and extracurricular interests, leadership, service, and other factors.
Students interested in the Environmental Scholars Program should include all relevant information regarding their environmental work and advocacy in their Common Application or St. Lawrence Application. No additional form, resume, essay, nor interview is required.
In addition to submitting a Common Application or St. Lawrence Application, students interested in the Presidential Diversity Scholarship, Leadership Scholarship, and/or Community Service Scholarship must either:
- indicate the scholarship(s) in which they’re interested on their application
OR
- complete the Specialty Scholarship Application Form.
In addition, Presidential Diversity Scholarship applicants must submit a resume or second essay describing how they have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, and/or activism in building or supporting diversity within their community.
Leadership and Community Service Scholarship applicants must either complete a specialty scholarship interview OR submit a resume or second essay outlining their past experiences, current roles, and future goals in terms of their leadership or community service work.
Applicants for multiple scholarships who choose the resume/second essay option must submit separate materials for each scholarship in which they’re interested.
Students interested in the Vilas Scholarship should click on the link below for information on qualifications and application procedures.
Deadline: Please submit all required scholarship application materials at the same time that you submit your Common Application or St. Lawrence Application for admission.
Environmental Scholars Program
The Environmental Scholars Program recognizes domestic first-year students who have a strong commitment to some aspect of sustainability, conservation, climate change, or a related topic and have completed activities and/or academic work that demonstrates that interest. Information will be gathered from the submitted Common Application or St. Lawrence Application, so students should provide all aspects of their environmental work and advocacy within the application. The award is for $140,000, or $35,000 per year for up to four years or eight semesters.
Presidential Diversity Scholarship
The Presidential Diversity Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, or activism in building or supporting diversity within their community. This $140,000 scholarship ($35,000 per year) is awarded for up to four years or eight semesters.
Apply for the Presidential Diversity Scholarship
Vilas Scholarship (Business & Entrepreneurship)
The Vilas Scholarship, named in honor of successful Wall Street financier Homer A. Vilas (Class of 1913), supports students interested in entrepreneurship or a career in business. The selected scholars are awarded up to $128,000, or $32,000 per year for up to four years or eight semesters.
Apply for the Vilas Scholarship
Leadership Scholarship
The Leadership Scholarship recognizes students who are strong leaders in their schools and communities. The award is for $100,000, or $25,000 per year for up to four years or eight semesters.
Apply for the Leadership Scholarship
Community Service Scholarship
The Community Service Scholarship honors students who have served in their region and who motivate others to get involved. The award is for $100,000, or $25,000 per year for up to four years or eight semesters.
Apply for the Community Service Scholarship
Please note: St. Lawrence does not “stack” scholarships. You can be awarded only one merit or specialty scholarship. If you qualify for both a merit and specialty scholarship or for multiple specialty scholarships, the scholarship with the highest monetary value will be awarded to you.
Additional Award Opportunities
Book Awards Scholarship
Designed for high school juniors, the Book Award Scholarship program honors students who have distinguished themselves in their commitment to community service.
Students must be nominated by a high school teacher or counselor; recipients receive a select book, plus a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 each year for four years) to attend St. Lawrence University.
ROTC Scholarships
Available directly from the U.S. Army or the U.S. Air Force, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) scholarships typically cover full tuition and provide a stipend and book allowance. Additionally, ROTC students may receive a St. Lawrence grant or scholarship to cover room and board.
Ice Hockey Scholarships
Athletic scholarships at St. Lawrence University are available only for men and women’s ice hockey.
Under NCAA rules, athletic scholarships are strictly prohibited for Division III athletes; additionally, athletic involvement must not be a consideration for merit scholarships or need-based financial aid.
External/Private Scholarship Resources
Outside of what’s available to you as an incoming St. Lawrence student, you may also wish to seek opportunities with local, community-based, or corporate- and foundation-supported scholarship programs.
Requirements, application processes, and deadlines will vary greatly between programs. Be sure to plan ahead! To get started:
- Ask your high school guidance or college counselor for details about local programs
- Check with your parents/family members to see if their place of employment offers scholarships or other funding programs for dependants
- Take your search online with reputable scholarship database websites, such as FastWeb.com and FinAid.org. Others include:
Lastly, we caution all families to thoroughly research any agency that claims they can find and guarantee you outside financial aid awards for a fee. Find out if the service is legitimate by contacting a member of our Financial Aid team or calling a consumer agency such as the Better Business Bureau.