Scholarships
Undergraduate Scholarship Offerings
Saint Joseph's University awards scholarships to all undergraduate applicants with outstanding academic and achievement records. Each year, the profile of the scholarship recipients varies. All undergraduate students who were admitted to Saint Joseph’s University for the fall 2024-25 academic year received a merit-based scholarship. Some merit-based scholarships reduce the cost of tuition to be similar to the tuition of a state school.
Graduate Scholarship Offerings
Saint Joseph's University's graduate programs offer scholarships for incoming students. Check with the program director for more information.
University Scholarships
The list of University Scholarships below do not require a separate application. When your application and supporting documents are reviewed, you will also be automatically reviewed for eligibility. Should you meet the requirements, you will be awarded a scholarship.
Merit-Based Academic Scholarships
Available to: First-Year Students, Transfer Students, International Students
Awarded to new students who have outstanding academic and achievement records. All students who submit a complete application for admission are reviewed for a merit scholarship, including test-optional applicants.
Academy of Food Marketing Scholarships
Available to: First-Year Students, International Students and Transfer Students
Awarded to first-year students and transfer students who declare a food marketing major. No FAFSA is required to receive the food marketing scholarship. All admitted Food Marketing majors will receive a renewable yearly scholarship. The amount varies depending on the year you enroll at the University.
Air Force ROTC Scholarships
Available to: First-Year Students, Transfer Students
Air Force ROTC offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors. These scholarships are competitive and are based on the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, care for the whole person. Once contracted, in addition to receiving the scholarship, awardees receive book money and a monthly tax-free stipend. Additional information and the scholarship application can be found at afrotc.com. Saint Joseph's University provides free room and board for Type 1 AFROTC scholarship recipients and free room for Type II AFROTC scholarship recipients.
Athletic Scholarships
Available to: First-Year Students, Transfer Students, International Students
Awarded by the Department of Athletics to students in each of our 20 NCAA D-I intercollegiate athletic programs.
Corpus Christi Scholarship for Art Majors
Available to: First-Year Students
A partial-tuition scholarship awarded to a first-year student who expresses an interest in majoring in art at Saint Joseph’s. An application for admission by the early deadline of November 15 is preferred. Financial need is considered so students are required to submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Cristo Rey Network Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students
Offering five scholarships - awards that meet no less than 85% of the student’s demonstrated need. The student must be from a Cristo Rey Network school.
Jesuit Preparatory Scholarships
Available to: First-Year Students, International Students
Awarded to incoming first-year students who graduate from a Jesuit high school and have achieved a minimum of a 3.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale.
Legacy Awards
Available to: First-Year Students, Transfer Students, International Students
Awarded to new students whose grandparent(s), parent(s), or sibling(s) graduated from (or currently attend) Saint Joseph's University. Students must indicate this relationship on their application for admission.
Lenfest Incentive Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students; Transfer Students
Competitive full tuition scholarships are open to students who attended the Gesu School of Philadelphia. Students must demonstrate academic excellence, leadership and service to their community. Students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Maguire Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students
A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to students attending a Maguire Foundation partner high school. Recipients must achieve a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA on a 4.00 scale and be engaged in community service and/or extracurricular activities. Recipients are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have demonstrated financial need. Preference may be given to students who are High School Maguire Scholars.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship
Available to: Transfer Students, International Students
Awarded to new students who are actively involved in the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
Specialty Scholarships
The following scholarships require a separate application in order to be reviewed for eligibility. An application for admission must be submitted and your SJU Admission Account must be activated before applying for a specialty scholarship.
Club Sports
Available to: First-Year Students | Application due: February 1
A limited number of partial scholarships are offered to students with demonstrated interest and skill in the following club sports: Men's and Women's Ice Hockey; Men's and Women's Rugby; ESports. To inquire about these competitive scholarships, please contact Assistant Athletics Director for Campus Recreation, Alexandra Kissinger at akissing@sju.edu.
Father George Ruggieri, S.J. Memorial Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students | Application due: February 1
A partial-tuition scholarship is awarded to one student from PA, NJ, DE, or Brooklyn, NY who declares a major in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, biology, chemical biology, chemistry, environmental science, health science, neuroscience, pharmaceutical sciences and drug development, pharmacology and toxicology, or physics. Students are required to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). An interview is required for finalists.
Heights Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students
Competitive full tuition and housing scholarships for students enrolled in one of the High Schools that participate in the Heights program through the School District of Philadelphia. A separate application, essays, and interview is required. Further information available through Heights Philadelphia.
John P. McNulty Program for Leadership in Science and Mathematics
Available to: First-Year Students, International Students | Application due: February 1
A limited number of full-tuition scholarships and additional partial scholarships are awarded to women who declare a major in biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, chemical biology, chemistry, computer science, data science, environmental science, information technology, mathematics, neuroscience or physics. Applicants should have a minimum of a 3.5 cumulative high school grade point average on a 4.0 scale. SAT and/or ACT scores are not required for consideration. An interview is required for finalists.
McConnell Scholars Program
Available to: First-Year Students | Application due: February 15
Named in honor of the first woman president of the University, Cheryl A. McConnell, PhD, the McConnell Scholars is a partial-tuition scholarship that will be granted to a limited number of incoming first-year students. These students must demonstrate a commitment to inclusive leadership and advancing gender justice and equity and be interested in pursuing these issues within a co-curricular learning community. If selected, this award supersedes any other Saint Joseph's University scholarship or grant award you may receive.
SJU Hawk Band Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students | Application due: April 1
Saint Joseph's University offers scholarship opportunities for experienced student musicians interested in joining the SJU Hawk Band. The Hawk Band is a community that works together to make great music and contribute to the overall success of the Hawks athletic program. Each year the band performs at basketball games, campus events, community functions and more. Participants join a diverse family of musicians from across the country who make excellent music while having fun. Applications for the scholarship require a video audition. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with a final deadline of April 1.
SJU Theatre Company Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students, International Students | Application due: February 1
Awarded annually to students who audition and are selected by faculty artistic directors of the SJU Theatre Company. Opportunities in acting, singing, dance, and orchestra (pit musician for musicals) are offered. Decisions are based upon video submission with live audition to follow and demonstrated dedication to the theatre arts.
Villiger Speech and Debate Society Scholarship
Available to: First-Year Students, Transfer Students, International Students | Application due: February 1
A limited number of partial-tuition scholarships are awarded to students who have excelled in high school speech and/or debate competitions and wish to continue their forensic careers in college.
External Scholarship Resources
In addition to scholarships made available through the University, there are many organizations that can grant you a scholarship to attend Saint Joseph's. If you receive a scholarship or tuition resource from an outside source, submit a copy of the award notification to the Financial Aid Office at finaid@sju.edu so we can be sure to properly credit your account.
External scholarships are not affiliated with Saint Joseph's University. The website links below are provided solely for informational purposes. The University does not endorse, recommend or sponsor these organizations, programs, or scholarships, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the information on the websites, promotions or application materials.
Individuals are advised to use caution when searching for external scholarship awards. The Federal Trade Commission provides information about common signs of a scholarship scam.