Academic Scholarships and Other Awards
Academic scholarships are awarded by the Admissions Office based on performance in high school or in the case of transfers at a prior institution. Academic Scholarships are not based on need and are awarded at the time of acceptance to the University. Other scholarships are awarded on the basis of published criteria. Please contact the Admissions Office or the Student Financial Aid Office or visit http://www.cbu.edu/scholarships for more information.
Here are the basics that you need to know about Scholarships before deciding whether this is a Financial Aid option you would like to pursue:
- Scholarships listed below are subject to change. Information listed is based on 2020-2021 scholarships available to first time freshmen entering the undergraduate day program. Scholarships are subject to change.
- Scholarships don’t have to be repaid.
- Student must meet certain criteria and deadlines.
CBU Merit Scholarships
CBU offers academic scholarships based on a student’s academic success in his or her high school and college (if applicable). There is no separate application necessary for the CBU Merit Based Scholarships. Students are considered for scholarship upon completing an application—this includes submitting all transcripts and scores. Scholarships are subject to change.
Eligibility: All full-time traditional undergraduate freshmen.
Scholarships and awards vary depending on cumulative high school GPA and admission test score of the ACT or SAT.
CBU Trustee Scholarship
The Trustee Scholarship is the most prestigious competitive academic scholarship available at CBU. This merit-based scholarship benefits outstanding students for academic performance.
The Leadership Scholarship Program (LSP)
The Leadership Scholarship Program is a competitive leadership-based scholarship awarded to students each year for outstanding leadership and service in his or her community. Recipients of this scholarship will receive support from Student Life in developing a New Student Organization that can have a lasting impact on the university.
Pascal Fellowship in Computer Science and Mathematics Sponsored By FEDEX
The Pascal Fellowship in Computer Science and Mathematics sponsored by FedEx is a unique program that awards students scholarships as well as internship opportunities. Students must major in Computer Science and Mathematics. CBU solicits applications and accepts students into the program on a competitive basis. Preference will be given to students from the region with a 30 or higher Math ACT and a minimum GPA of 3.5. Each year two students will receive full four-year scholarships to CBU offsetting all tuition and fees.
Engage Scholarship
The CBU Engage Scholarship is a competitive scholarship event designed for students who plan to become involved at CBU. Students will engage with current students at the event.
Engineering Award
CBU awards academic awards to high achieving engineering majors.
Phi Theta Kappa
Transfer applicants who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society will receive a $2,000 scholarship upon acceptance to the University. This scholarship is renewable annually. Students must show proof of membership and maintain good standing while a student at CBU.
Gadomski Triangle Scholarship
Annually, CBU and Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity provide a number of Triangle Scholarship Awards for high school seniors who have applied and been accepted to CBU. The awards are designed to encourage academic excellence, foster leadership skills, and enhance the personal development of deserving students in pursuit of their college degrees. Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity invites your application for consideration. Established by his father, Richard T. Gadomski, this award remembers Gregory Raymond Gadomski, who was initiated as the 70th member of the Pi-Epsilon chapter of TKE on November 20, 1982. As an undergraduate, Greg was an active member of his chapter, serving as a Big Brother to another member, serving on Chapter committees, and planning the Chapter’s annual formal. Greg is remembered by those who knew him as “a kind soul and a good friend” and as being the type of person who was “never ever boring.” Greg was recognized by CBU as the recipient of the Distinguished Young Alumnus Award in 1995. This scholarship is given in memory of Greg’s love for TKE and CBU. It will recognize one or more incoming students who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in all areas of involvement.
Amount: Awards vary from year to year depending on the applicant pool and availability of funds. Awards can range from $500 to $1,000. All awards are made possible through contributions to the Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity-Gregory Raymond Gadomski Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund.
Application Process: 1.) You need to have already been accepted to CBU to be eligible to apply. 2.) Complete Gadomski Triangle Scholarship Application
Deadline: The application needs to be received or postmarked by March 31, 2020.
Renewable Criteria: Triangle scholarships are one-time awards applied toward CBU tuition and fees