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💰 Fordham University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
12
In-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$25,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$5,500-$10,000 total

Fordham University offers 12 merit scholarships. Awards run $1,000-$25,000/yr for out-of-state students. Against tuition of $62,990, students receiving the largest award pay about $37,990 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Fordham University

Tuition & fees
$62,990
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Largest annual award
$25,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$37,990/yr

Tuition and fees only — housing (about $24,090), 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
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Other scholarships at Fordham University (12)

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

Dean's Scholarship
$25,000/yr
An annual scholarship starting at $25,000 for entering first-year and transfer students with strong academic performance.
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Fordham Theatre Scholarship
$7,000/yr
A scholarship ranging from $7,000 to full tuition for entering first-year theatre majors based on talent and financial need.
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Jogues Scholarships
$1,000-$10,000/yr
An annual scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 for entering traditional first-year students with high academic performance and leadership.
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Leahey Renaissance Student Award
$5,500 one-time
A $5,500 fellowship to help a Fordham College at Rose Hill student defray the cost of travel during the summer or fall.
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Loyola Scholarships
$1,000-$12,500/yr
An annual scholarship ranging from $1,000 to $12,500 for entering first-year and transfer students with high academic performance and leadership.
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Méndez-Clark Scholarship for Study in Latin America
$4,000 one-time
A scholarship awarding up to $4,000 to defray housing costs for students studying in Latin America.
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Metro Grant
$15,000/yr
A $15,000 grant for entering first-year and transfer students who commute to Fordham from NYC or surrounding areas.
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Miller Study and Service Abroad Scholarship
$10,000 one-time
A scholarship providing up to $10,000 for a Fordham College at Rose Hill student selected for study abroad programs with a service component.
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Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholarship
$20,000/yr
An annual $20,000 scholarship for transfer students who are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
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The Maguire Foundation Scholarship
$25,000/yr
A last-dollar scholarship of up to $25,000 for first-year students from partner high schools in the greater Philadelphia region.
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Tobin Travel Fellowships
$5,500 one-time
A $5,500 fellowship to help a student defray travel costs during the summer before their senior year.
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UPS Foundation Scholarship
$2,000-$7,000/yr
An annual scholarship ranging from $2,000 to $7,000 for high-performing students from underrepresented groups.
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Deadlines that affect merit consideration at Fordham University

Early Action
11/01/2025
Early Decision
11/01/2025
Regular Decision
01/03/2026

Common questions about Fordham University scholarships

How much merit aid does Fordham University give?

Published awards range $1,000-$25,000/yr. Fordham University lists 12 merit scholarships in total.

Does Fordham University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,000-$25,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Fordham University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 40% of tuition.

When is the scholarship deadline at Fordham University?

Merit consideration usually follows the admission deadline, which is 11/01/2025. Confirm scholarship-specific dates with the financial aid office.

💡 Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Fordham University's financial aid office before making decisions — or check their scholarship page.

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