UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AWARDS
SJIU is committed to helping dedicated and deserving students meet their educational goals through a focused and merit-based scholarship program.
In the 2010/2011 academic year SJIU will offer scholarships to qualified full-time undergraduate Degree students, according to the following guidelines based on need or academic merit. The value, number and manner in which scholarships are awarded will be determined on a year-by-year basis by the President and the Provost. The following scholarships are available:
The Honor Scholarship is designed for students who have graduated with the top grades in their graduating class as demonstrated by an official certificate from the high school/secondary school where they attended. Available to incoming, freshmen students with the highest attainable grades/marks of their class. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.8 GPA. The Honor Scholarship covers 100% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Non-Western Scholarship is a merit based academic scholarship that is designed for full-time undergraduate students coming from Non-Western countries. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 5 scholarships available. The Non-Western Scholarship covers 50% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Environmental Architecture Scholarship is an academic scholarship which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students wishing to pursue the field of Environmental Architecture at SJIU. The award is granted based on academic merit, contributions to the field and an essay which clearly indicates the student's motivation to pursue environmental architecture. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 3 scholarships available. The Environmental Architecture Scholarship covers 50% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Environmental Studies Scholarship is an academic scholarship which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students wishing to pursue the field of Environmental Studies at SJIU. The award is granted based on academic merit, contributions to the field and an essay which clearly indicates the student's motivation to pursue environmental studies. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 3 scholarships available. The Environmental Studies Scholarship covers 50% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Art History Scholarship is an academic scholarship which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students wishing to pursue the field of Art History at SJIU. The award is granted based on academic merit, contributions to the field and an essay which clearly indicates the student's motivation to pursue art history. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 3 scholarships available. The Art History Scholarship covers 50% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Film Studies Scholarship is an academic scholarship which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students wishing to pursue the field of Film Studies at SJIU. The award is granted based on academic merit, contributions to the field and an essay which clearly indicates the student's motivation to pursue film studies. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 3 scholarships available. The Film Studies Scholarship covers 50% of tuition and SJIU housing fees for one academic year.
Business Scholarship is an academic scholarship which is awarded to full-time undergraduate students wishing to pursue the field of Business at SJIU. The award is granted based on academic merit, contributions to the field and an essay which clearly indicates the student's motivation to pursue business. Available to incoming students with a 3.6 GPA or the equivalent. Renewable if the student maintains a minimum 3.6 GPA. There are 3 scholarships available. The Business Scholarship covers 50% of SJIU tuition for one academic year.
Scholarship Application forms can be downloaded from this link