THE COLLEGE OF NEW ROCHELLE recognizes superior academic achievement through a variety of scholarships.  Based on grades, rank in class, SAT scores** and extracurricular activities, academic scholarships, range from $500 to full tuition.  The College also offers awards to students who have contributed their time and energy to community and volunteer service, as well as other school-related activities.

You don't need to fill out any additional forms to be considered for scholarships or awards, because all students applying for admission are considered. Recipients are notified shortly after their acceptance. It's that simple!

To learn about the type of scholarship you may be eligible for, please review the scholarship information below:

**The College is currently using only the critical reading and math section of the new SAT for admission and scholarship consideration.

Presidential Scholarship
Full Tuition

Student must:

• Rank in top 5% of class
• Have combined SAT of 1250 or better
• Have GPA of 92 or better

Brescia Award
$18,000

Student must:

• Rank in top 5% of class
• Have followed a college preparatory curriculum

Honors Scholarship
$19,500

Student must meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Rank in top 10% of class
• Combined SAT of 1150
• Have GPA of 90 or better and combined SAT not below 1000

Academic Scholarship
$16,000

Student must meet at least two of the following criteria:

• Rank in top 20% of class
• Have combined SAT of 1050 or better
• Have GPA of 90 or better

Service Leadership Award
$14,000

Student must have:

• Strong record of community service and/or activities
• Good academic record

Terence Cardinal Cooke Memorial Scholarship
$2,000 - Full Tuition

Students must:

• Be graduates of Catholic high schools in the Archdiocese of NY
• Have combined SAT of 1050 or better
• Have GPA of 90 or better

The Cook Scholarship
$7,000

Student must meet at least three of the following:

• Be a member of the National Honor Society
• Be a resident of a state other than New York
• Be a graduate of a private or parochial school
• Have a combined SAT of 1000 or better
• Have a GPA of 85 or better

Ursuline Award
$10,500

Students must be:

• Graduates of Ursuline schools who rank in the top 30% of their class

Art Scholarship
$4,000-12,000

Students must:

• Major in Art
• Submit a portfolio
• Show artistic ability and academic promise

CNR Scholar's Award
$12,000

Are:

• Available from most academic departments
• For students with good academic records

Nursing Leadership Award
$11,000

Students accepted to the School of Nursing and meet at least two of the following:

• Rank in the top 30% of their class
• Have combined SAT of 950 or better
• Have GPA of 85 or better

Ahern Family Scholarship
$2,000-Full Tuition

Student must:

• Be a resident of Broome County, NY or
• A student who graduated from a high school in Broome County

Tatler Scholarship
$500-3,000

For students interested in joining the CNR student newspaper—The Tatler— can apply for this award.  To be considered, students should submit a Tatler Scholarship Application (available in the Office of Admission).

Transfer Scholarship
$1,000-Full Tuition

Students must:

• Have a GPA 3.0 or better