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πŸ’° Bowdoin College Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
2
In-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$5,500 total

Bowdoin College offers 2 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $67,198, students receiving the largest award pay about $66,198 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Bowdoin College

Tuition & fees
$67,198
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Largest annual award
$1,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$66,198/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $18,488), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Bowdoin College's website
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Other scholarships at Bowdoin College (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

National Merit Foundation Scholars
$5,500 total
National Merit Foundation Scholars receive a one-time $2,500 award and $1,000 annually for their remaining three years.
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National Merit Scholars
$1,000/yr
National Merit Scholars who name Bowdoin as their first choice receive $1,000 annually regardless of financial need.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Bowdoin College

Early Decision
11/15/2025
Regular Decision
01/05/2026

Common questions about Bowdoin College scholarships

How much merit aid does Bowdoin College give?

Published awards range $1,000/yr. Bowdoin College lists 2 merit scholarships in total.

Does Bowdoin College give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Bowdoin College?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 1% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Bowdoin College?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 01/05/2026. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Bowdoin College's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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