Pursue your studies in America! Good news: The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships are now open. In this article, we will explain everything about the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship, its benefits, and the step-by-step application process.
The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships for 2025-2026 are fully funded scholarships for international students. This scholarship is available for undergraduate studies and covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.
The scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board. Additionally, a $3,000 annual award is given for study abroad, summer internships, short-term courses, or research support. The scholarship is awarded for four years of full-time undergraduate study and replaces any previously awarded merit scholarships. Students who meet the criteria are also likely to be interested in the Simmons Honors Program. Visit the Honors Program page to apply.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution(s): Simmons University
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below
- Program Duration: Available for the normal period of study
- Deadline: December 1st, 2024
Offered Courses
- African Studies (BA)
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Biology (BS)/Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
- Art (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Arts Administration (BA)
- Biology (BS)
- Biostatics (BS)
- Business (Minor)
- Business Management (BSBA)
- Chemistry (BS)
- Computer Science (BS)/ Library and Information Science (MS)
- Cinema and Media Studies (Minor)
- Chemistry Management (BS)
- Communications (BA)
- Computer Science (BS)
- Data Science and Analytics(BS)
- East Asian Studies (BA)
- Economics (BA)
- Economics (BA)/Public Policy (MPP)
- Economics and Mathematics (BS)
- Elementary Education (BA/BS and MAT/MS)
- English (BA)
- Entrepreneurship (Minor)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Exercise Science (BS)/Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
- Exercise Science (BS)
- Exercise Science (BS)/Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Finance (BSBA)
- French (BA)
- Financial Mathematics (BS)
- Graphic Design (Concentration)
- Gender History (Minor)
- Health Informatics (BS)
- Health Care Management (Minor)
- History (BA)
- Information Technology (BS)/Library and Information Science (MS)
- Information Technology (BS)
- International Relations (BA)
- Journalism (Concentration)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Marketing (BSBA)
- Media Arts (Concentration)
- Music(BA)
- Neuroscience and Behavious (BS)
- Nursing (BS)/ Nursing (MS)
- Nursing (BS)
- Nursing (BSN):For RN Holders
- Nutrition (BS)/ Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
- Nutrition and Food (BS)
- Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)
- Organizational Studies (Minor)
- Performing Arts (Minor)
- Photography (Minor)
- Philosophy(BA)
- Physics (BS)
- Physics of Materials (Minor)
- Political Science (BA)/Public Policy (MPP): 3 + 1 Program
- Political Science (BA)
- Principled Leadership (Minor)
- Psychology (BA)
- Public Health (BS)/Nutrition And Health Promotion (MS): 4 + 1 Program
- Public Health (BS or BA)
- Public History (Minor)
- Public Policy Studies (Minor)
- Public Relations and Marketing Communications (BA)
- Radio Minor
- Retail Management (BSBA)
- Social Work (BSW)
- Scientific Computation (Minor)
- Special Education (BA/BS and MSEd): 4 + 1 Program
- Social Work (BSW)/Social Work (MSW): 3 + 1 Program
- Sociology (BA)
- Sociology (BA)/Public Policy (MPP): 3 + 1 Program
- Spanish (BA)
- Statistics (Minor)
- Sustainability (Minor)
- Women’s and Gender Studies (BA)
- Web Design & Development (BS)
Scholarship Coverage
The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship provides the following benefits:
- An annual award of $3,000 for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, and research support
- Full coverage of tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board
Eligibility Criteria for Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships
Students applying for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships must meet the following criteria:
- Required Language: English
- Eligible Countries: All countries worldwide
- Standardized Test Scores:
- ACT score of 28 or higher
- SAT score of 1300 or higher (new SAT) or 1250 or higher (old SAT – CR+M). A minimum of 600 in each SAT section is strongly recommended
- Application Type: Apply as a freshman for the fall semester
- Non-native English Speakers: Must submit TOEFL and SAT or ACT scores
- Academic Curriculum: College preparatory curriculum, including an advanced level math course during or before the senior year of high school
- GPA: 3.3 or higher, unweighted
- Coursework: A record of taking honors, advanced placement (AP), or international baccalaureate (IB) courses, as available in their high school systems
How to Apply for Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships?
Please follow the following application steps to avail Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships :
- Applicants must complete and submit both their scholarship application and their admission application to the College by December 1.
- Students should submit their essays and resume in PDF or Word Doc via email: ugadm@simmons.edu with the subject line “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application” by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student’s full name and date of birth.
- Formal Essay (of no more than 300-500 words): Write an essay in which you describe your leadership style, giving specific examples to show what kinds of experiences have crafted you as a leader, and what kind of leader you think you will become at Simmons.
- Interview: Finalists chosen for scholarship consideration will be required to complete an on-campus interview which will be conducted in February. If you are an international applicant unable to make it to campus, a Skype interview may be conducted instead.
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