Both domestic and foreign students can apply for the coveted, fully funded Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship 2025–2026. This award gives applicants complete financial support for their undergraduate studies by covering room and board, required fees (but not health insurance), and full tuition for four years.
Candidates must be first-year students with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.50 who are applying for the autumn semester. One should have a history of advanced coursework, including International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), or honors classes. Although standardized test results are not required, successful applicants usually have an ACT score of at least 28 or an SAT score of at least 1300. Tests such as the TOEFL or IELTS are required for non-native English speakers to prove their English ability.
A formal essay (300–500 words) outlining the applicant’s leadership style and experiences must be submitted as part of the application process, along with a CV that highlights the applicant’s extracurricular activities and academic accomplishments. Please send these files to [email protected] in Word or PDF format with the subject “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application.” The applicant’s entire name and birthdate must appear on every page. Submissions must be made by December 1, 2025.
In February, finalists will receive an invitation to an interview, which may be done over Skype for candidates from abroad. This scholarship is a great chance for students who want to have a big influence in their areas because it provides not only financial help but also access to leadership development and academic enrichment activities.
Host Country: United States
University: Simmons University
Opportunity Type: Bachelors
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Academic Excellence: Candidates must have at least a 3.3 unweighted GPA.
- Advanced Coursework: Prior completion of International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP), and honors courses is required.
- Standardized Test Results: Although tests are not required at Simmons University, those who do submit results should have:
- an ACT score of at least 28.
- either an old SAT (CR + M) score of 1250 or higher or a new SAT score of 1300 or higher.
- English competency: The TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, or an equivalent must be used to demonstrate competency in English by non-native speakers.
- Requirement for Mathematics: It is necessary to finish an advanced math course at the end of high school.
Benefits:
- Complete Tuition Coverage: For the whole four-year undergraduate program, the scholarship pays for all tuition costs.
- Room and Board: To ensure a comfortable living and dining experience throughout their studies, recipients are given free on-campus lodging and meal plans.
- Annual Academic Stipend: An extra $3,000 is given out each year to help with academic pursuits like research projects, study abroad programs, summer internships, and short-term classes.
Deadline: 1 December 2025
