International students willing to study in the United States of America (USA) are encouraged to apply for the fully funded Simmons University Undergraduate Scholarship.
The Simmons University Distinguished Scholar Award will cover the full tuition, housing, fees, plus an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research support, and more.
Simmons University, located in the Fenway district of Boston, is a co-ed university that focuses on women’s education at the undergraduate level.
In this post, the full details of the eligibility, benefits, timeline, and application procedure will be provided.
Simmons University Distinguished Scholar Award Abstract
- Scholarship Host: Simmons University
- Category: Scholarships | Study Abroad | Undergraduate Scholarships
- Benefits: Full Scholarship
- Tuition fees
- $3,000 Living Stipends
- Accommodation
- Eligibility: All Countries
- Deadline: December 1. Yearly
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Simmons University Undergraduate Scholarship Details
The Kotzen undergraduate scholarship at Smmons is the most prestigious award offered at Simmons, and acknowledges excellence through focus on study abroad, scholarly research, and intellectual curiosity.
Simmons University Undergraduate Scholarship Requirements
Students applying for the Simmons University Undergraduate Scholarship must meet the following criteria:
- Apply as a first-year for the fall semester
- Simmons is test optional so it is your choice if you would like to submit standardized test scores with your admission application. For those choosing to submit test scores, a 28 or higher on the ACT is recommended and a 1300 or higher on the SAT
- Non-native English speakers must submit an English proficiency test (TOEFL/IELTS, TOEFL essentials, SAT/ACT scores, or Duolingo English Test)
- GPA of 3.3 or higher, unweighted
- College preparatory curriculum including an advanced level math course during, or prior to, your senior year of high school
- A record of taking honors, advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB) courses, as available in their high school systems
Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.
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Simmons University Undergraduate Scholarship Benefits and Timeline
- The Kotzen Scholarship provides full tuition, room & board, plus an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research support, and more.
- This scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study, and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Required Documents for Kotzen Undergraduate Scholarship
- Academic Transcripts
- Record of Honors
- ACT/SAT Scores (Optional)
- English Proficiency Test
- Recommendation Letters
Application Procedure
The application consists of a short answer and a formal essay in response to the prompts below, as well as a resume including activities and involvements. Students should submit their essays and resume in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line “Kotzen Application,” by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.
Please note: it is the student’s responsibility to submit a working file in the proper format (PDF or Word) as we will not convert or accept incompatible files (i.e. Google Docs, Pages, etc.)
Short Answer (of no more than 250 words): How would you use your additional annual award of $3,000 (for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, and/or research support)?
Formal Essay (of no more than 500 words): Some people argue that leaders are born, not made, while others defend the opposite view, namely that leaders are “made.” Write an essay in which you defend one view or the other. Use a specific example of a leader, either from history or from your own personal experience, to support your argument.
Finalists chosen for scholarship consideration will be required to complete an interview in February.
