Benedictine Academic Scholar Award
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Awards range from $6,000-$17,000 annually. |
Benedictine University recognizes high school student achievement by awarding merit scholarships based on a student's GPA and standardized test scores.
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Catholic High School Award
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$1,500 per year |
Eligibility: Students must graduate from a catholic high school to receive this award.
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Out of State Award
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Up to $4,000 per year |
Eligibility: Residents of a state other than Illinois who live in a residence hall.
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Family Recognition Award
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Up to $2,000 per year |
Eligibility: Students whose parent(s), grandparent(s), or sibling(s) is a degreed alumnus of Benedictine University, or has a sibling that is currently enrolled.
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Music Scholarship
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Up to $6,000 per year |
Eligibility: Successful completion of music audition with the Department of Music; Declared major or minor in music.
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Scholars Program
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$22,400 per year |
Eligibility: Students who meet the following criteria:
- A minimum high school GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or an SAT score of 1280
- Rank in the top 20% of the applicant's high school class
- For more information and how to apply, please visit ben.edu/scholars
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Benedictine Need Award
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All students who file a federal financial aid application (FAFSA) and demonstrate calculated financial need will be reviewed and considered for need-based assistance.
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Jurica Scholarship
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Up to $2,000 per year |
Eligibility: Students who meet the following four criteria:
- Incoming freshmen majoring in Biology, Environmental Science or Health Science
- A minimun high school GPA of 3.75 on a 4.0 scale and Composite ACT score of >27 or an SAT score above 1260.
- For more information and to apply, please visit ben.edu/juricascholars.
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Birck-Tellabs Scholarship
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Up to $2,000 per year |
Eligibility: Students who meet the following criteria:
- Declared a major by the time of matriculation within one of the following three broad areas in the College of Science: Biological Sciences (including Health Science and Environmental Science majors), Mathematical & Computational Sciences, and Physical Sciences & Engineering.
- A minimum high school GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale and a minimum composite ACT score of 27 or an SAT score above 1260.
For more information and to apply, please visit: ben.edu/college-of-science/birck-tellabs-scholarships.cfm.
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Athletic Band
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$1,000 |
Eligibility: tuition credit after full semester of participation.
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Campus Visit Award
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$1,000 |
Eligibility: Experience our Benedictine hospitality firsthand! Freshmen who visit before May 1 and transfer students who visit before July 1 will receive a $1,000 annual Campus Visit Award.* It's our way of saying, "Thanks for visiting!"
*Eligible events include: Visit Days, BenU at a Glance, Eagle Days, Transfer Workshops and personalized visits. Award is renewable annually and will be disbursed for up to four consecutive years.
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St. Ben Chapel Choir
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$500 |
Eligibility: tuition credit after full semester of participation.
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