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Scholarships and grants

Scholarships and grants for Graduate students and Undergraduate students in a per credit tuition program, please follow this link.

The following awards are offered to undergraduate students enrolling in a full-time, flat-rate tuition program at the time of admission to the college. Nursing applicants are not eligible for the Presidential, Trustees, Deans, or High School Achievement Awards, they may be eligible for the Nursing Grant instead.

Presidential Scholarships are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with outstanding high school achievement and SAT scores exceeding 1200 (math and verbal combined).* Awards range from $18,000 to full tuition and are renewable each year for four years.

Trustee Scholarships are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with excellent academic high school achievement and minimum SAT scores of 1050 (math and verbal combined) and students transferring from another college with college grade point averages exceeding 3.3. Awards range from $14,000 to $17,000 and are renewable each year for four years.

Deans Scholarships are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with excellent academic high school achievement and minimum SAT scores of 1000 (math and verbal combined) and students transferring from another college with college grade point averages exceeding 3.0. Awards range from $8,000 to $14,000 and are renewable each year for four years.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are generally awarded to transfer students from community colleges who have earned the distinction of Phi Theta Kappa. Awards range up to $4,000 per year.

Recognition Awards are awarded to full-time freshmen and transfer students that demonstrate exceptional leadership skills or a high level commitment to extracurricular or community service activities. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000 and are renewable each year for four years. You should submit an activity résumé with your admissions application highlighting your extra-curricular activities and leadership positions.

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Nursing Grants Nursing Grants are generally awarded to full-time freshmen with excellent academic high school achievement and minimum SAT scores of 1000 (math and verbal combined). Awards range from $9,000 to $16,000 and are renewable each year for four years.

Talent Scholarships are awarded to full-time students interested in studying art or music. Portfolio reviews or auditions are required. Awards range from $1,000 to $6,000.

High School Achievement Awards are generally awarded to full-time freshmen at the time of acceptance and are based upon consistent high academic achievement during your high school career. These are annual awards and are renewable each academic year based upon continued successful academic progress.

Caldwell Grants are awarded to full-time freshmen and transfer students who submit a completed FAFSA and demonstrate financial need. Grants range from $2,000 to $12,000 and are reviewed annually based on your family's financial need.

Caldwell College Residential Grants are awarded annually to full-time undergraduate students based on demonstrated need. These grants are provided, on a limited basis, to assist students with room and board costs for on-campus housing only.

Athletic Grants are awarded to full-time students with exceptional athletic ability. Athletic awards vary and may be used for tuition and on-campus room and board.

Caldwell/New Jersey Stars Scholarships are available to full-time students transferring from one of New Jersey's community colleges. You must complete your associate's degree and meet all the requirements of the New Jersey Stars program at the time of your graduation to qualify. Scholarships range from $8,000 to full-tuition. This scholarship will take the form of an academic scholarship offered by the college.

*Incoming Presidential Scholars are enrolled in our Scholars Program. A nationally recognized honors enrichment.

FAVA Scholarship
The Scholarship is open to Caldwell College Traditional students with financial need determined by filing the FAFSA application with the Office of Financial Aid. The student must have an established 2.5 GPA or higher and be enrolled as a fulltime student. The student will also need to be actively involved with campus activities and be willing to donate to the FAVA scholarship fund as an alumnus of Caldwell College.

FAVA Scholarship Application