Merit-Based Scholarships
Financial Aid
All new students are considered for merit-based scholarships as part of the application review process, and students do not need to apply for financial aid to be considered. In addition, many of our students have received a significant amount of funding from outside sources.
Academic Scholarships
All new students are considered for academic scholarships as part of the application process. You do not have to apply for financial aid to be considered for academic scholarships.
Academic scholarships are awarded at the time of acceptance based on a review of high school transcripts, SAT/ACT scores (if considered as part of the application process) and class rank. Course selection and overall GPA are weighed heavily in the review process. Academic scholarships are only awarded at the time of admission.
Academic scholarships are renewable for four years provided you maintain the required cumulative GPA and remain enrolled in a full-time undergraduate program. Award amounts are based on residency status. If your status changes from resident to commuter, your award will decrease by $3,500 on average based on the lower cost of attendance.
OCHRE Scholarships
OCHRE (Opportunity and Community Helping to Reach Equity) scholarships are an important contributor to the University’s goal to create and foster a community that is diverse, well rounded and inspired to change the world. More information is available at salve.edu/ochre-scholarships.
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships
Salve Regina conducts an arts scholarship competition for admitted students interested in dance, music, theater or studio art. Scholarships may be valued up to $2,000 per year and are awarded based on auditions or portfolio reviews. More information is available at salve.edu/artsscholar.
STEM Scholarships and Support
The STEM Experience at Salve (SEAS) program provides scholarships and support for undergraduate students who are majoring in biology, chemistry or mathematics and have demonstrated financial need. SEAS Scholars develop the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in a wide variety of STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) careers, with a focus on the blue economy. More information is available at salve.edu/stem-scholarships-and-support.
Outside Scholarships
By investing a small amount of time researching outside scholarship opportunities, many students have received a significant amount of funding from outside sources. Below is a short list of websites related to scholarships and general financial aid information.