Academic Merit Honors Scholarship
Award
$6,000 total in-state
$6,000 total out-of-state
Academic Merit Honors Scholarship | up to $6,000
Climb to Success Fund Scholarship
Award
$16,000 total in-state
$16,000 total out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
Climb to Success Fund Scholarship
* $16,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters)
* High School (unweighted) GPA range minimum 3.0
* Need-based scholarship based on annual household income, as determined by FAFSA and Kean University*
Eligibility: High School (unweighted) GPA range minimum 3.0
Need-based scholarship based on annual household income, as determined by FAFSA and Kean University*
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "enrollment deposit by May 1"]
Garden State Equity Scholarship - $4,000 tier
In-State Requirements
GPA 2.8+
$8,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $2,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA; $4,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $1,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Eligibility: *High School (unweighted) GPA 3.0 - 3.29 for $8,000 tier; High School (unweighted) GPA 2.8 - 2.99 for $4,000 tier. *Maximum $80,000 household income required in order to be considered for this award.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "annual completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)"]
Garden State Equity Scholarship - $8,000 tier
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
$8,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $2,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA; $4,000 over four years (8 consecutive full-time semesters), renewable on an annual basis at $1,000 per year with full-time enrollment (minimum of 30 credits per year) and a minimum 3.0 GPA
Eligibility: *High School (unweighted) GPA 3.0 - 3.29 for $8,000 tier; High School (unweighted) GPA 2.8 - 2.99 for $4,000 tier. *Maximum $80,000 household income required in order to be considered for this award.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "annual completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)"]
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA
75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA
50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA
75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA
50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
100% in-state tuition only 3.7 - 4.0 GPA
75% in-state tuition only 3.4 - 3.69 GPA
50% in-state tuition only 3.1 - 3.39 GPA
Eligibility: For incoming freshmen who matriculate directly into five-year, combined bachelor/masters degree honors programs who maintain a cumulative (unweighted) high school GPA of 3.1 or higher are eligible for consideration for the IST in-state tuition scholarships at time of entry.
How to apply: ["no separate application needed", "successful completion of biology, chemistry, and pre-calculus OR equivalent courses in high school"]
Award
$20,000 total in-state
$20,000 total out-of-state
Kean Honors Scholarship | up to $20,000
Out-of-State On-Campus Residency Scholarship
Award
$16,000 total out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 2.5+
Kean University awards a scholarship in the amount of $16,000 over four years ($4,000 annually) to a select number of qualified incoming freshmen from outside New Jersey, who choose to live on campus.
Eligibility: Students must have a minimum 2.5 high school GPA, based on the University's review of the undergraduate application for admission. Candidates must also submit a FAFSA and complete a Campus Housing Application.
How to apply: ["submit FAFSA", "complete Campus Housing Application", "enroll in on-campus housing"]
Presidential Honors Scholarship
Award
$10,000 total in-state
$10,000 total out-of-state
Presidential Honors Scholarship | up to $10,000
Award
$2,000/yr in-state
$2,000/yr out-of-state
Students pursuing full time study (minimum of 12 credits) receive a total annual amount of $2000 ($1000 towards each semester, fall and spring). Students studying part time receive a total annual award of $1000 ($500 towards each semester, fall and spring).
Eligibility: To qualify, candidates are required to provide the Office of Transfer Admissions proof of organizational membership as well as final official transcripts that indicate degree conferral.
How to apply: ["proof of PTK membership", "final official transcripts indicating degree conferral"]
Award
$1,000/yr in-state
$1,000/yr out-of-state
Students pursuing full time study (minimum of 12 credits) receive a total annual amount of $2000 ($1000 towards each semester, fall and spring). Students studying part time receive a total annual award of $1000 ($500 towards each semester, fall and spring).
Eligibility: To qualify, candidates are required to provide the Office of Transfer Admissions proof of organizational membership as well as final official transcripts that indicate degree conferral.
How to apply: ["proof of PTK membership", "final official transcripts indicating degree conferral"]
Transfer Merit Scholarship
Award
$1,000 one-time in-state
$1,000 one-time out-of-state
In-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
The Transfer Merit Scholarship is a $1,000 one-time scholarship is awarded based on academic performance from applicant's prior institution of higher education, with 3.0 cumulative GPA and either an associate's degree or comparable coursework totaling a minimum of 60 credits, as determined by the Office of Admissions.
Eligibility: 3.0 cumulative GPA and either an associate's degree or comparable coursework totaling a minimum of 60 credits, as determined by the Office of Admissions.
How to apply: ["completed admissions application", "full-time enrollment (minimum of 12 credits)"]
Trustee Honors Scholarship
Award
$14,000 total in-state
$14,000 total out-of-state
Trustee Honors Scholarship | up to $14,000
William Livingston Full Scholarship
William Livingston Full Scholarship | up to 100% in-state tuition and fees
*The William Livingston Scholarship is competitive with limited funding; awards are subject to available funds.
How to apply: ["complete application for admission", "priority consideration by February 1"]
Award
$4,000 total in-state
$4,000 total out-of-state
World-Class Scholarship | up to $4,000