Albertus Magnus Scholarships: A Comprehensive Guide

Providence College offers a variety of merit scholarships to recognize and support outstanding students. These scholarships, named in honor of influential figures and ideals, aim to make education accessible and reward academic excellence, leadership, and commitment to service. All merit scholarships are subject to change.

Merit-Based Scholarships at Providence College

Providence College automatically considers applicants for most merit scholarships based on their application for admission. Detailed information about academic performance, extracurricular activities, leadership roles, community service, and other relevant experiences will be taken under consideration for merit-based awards.

Here's an overview of some of the notable merit scholarships offered:

Presidential Scholarship
Mohun Scholarship
Devaney Scholarship
St. Thomas Aquinas Scholarship
Promise Award
St. Catherine of Siena Award
Legacy Award
The Pillar PTK Award
St. Dominic Award
Catherine DeRicci Honors Program Award
Bartolomé de las Casas Scholarship
Francisco de Vitoria Scholarship

Maintaining Merit-Based Scholarship Eligibility

Recipients of merit-based scholarships must maintain specific academic standards to retain their awards. The class deans review students’ mid-semester and final grades to monitor their progress and alert them to indications when their scholarships might be in jeopardy. Students generally need to maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester to retain their merit award.

The following are the standards that merit-based scholarship recipients must maintain to retain their scholarships:

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Albertus Magnus Scholarship
St. Catherine of Siena Scholarship
St. Dominic Scholarship
St. Joseph Scholarship

Need-Based Financial Aid Programs

In addition to merit-based scholarships, Providence College offers need-based financial aid programs to assist students with demonstrated financial need. These programs include grants and loan options.

The Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Program

The Connecticut Roberta B. Willis Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Connecticut students attending eligible institutions. To be eligible, students must:

Be a Connecticut resident
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
File an electronic application to the Office of Higher Education by February 15th.
Be enrolled at least half-time and matriculated in a degree-seeking program
Demonstrate financial need

Renewing students must submit a FAFSA by April 30th. Students must complete all required missing documents to receive the grant.

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program

The William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program offers loans to students and parents to help cover the cost of education. This includes the Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, and Direct PLUS Loan. The Direct PLUS Loan is available for parents of dependent students. To be eligible, the parent must be the student’s biological parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent. Some families may choose to pursue additional federal and/or private loans. These loans are credit-based and may require a co-signer.

External Scholarship Opportunities

Students can also explore external scholarship opportunities to supplement their financial aid. Many organizations and foundations offer scholarships based on academic merit, financial need, or specific interests and backgrounds.

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Scholarships Inspired by Visionaries

Several scholarships at Providence College are named after individuals who championed human rights, justice, and education. These scholarships reflect the college's commitment to these values.

Bartolomé de las Casas Scholarship

This scholarship honors Bartolomé de las Casas, a 16th-century Spanish historian, social reformer, and Dominican friar. Las Casas is remembered for his advocacy for the rights of indigenous peoples and his efforts to promote humane colonization policies. He is considered one of the first human rights advocates.

Francisco de Vitoria Scholarship

The Francisco de Vitoria Scholarship recognizes students who embody the spirit of Francisco de Vitoria, a 16th-century Spanish theologian and jurist. Vitoria is known for his contributions to international law and his emphasis on the importance of peacemaking and conciliation. He was a defender of the oppressed.

Specific Grants and Awards

Albertus Magnus Grant

The Albertus Magnus Grant is designed to bridge the gap when financial hardship occurs. To apply, students must obtain an application from the Financial Aid Office and submit a letter detailing their situation. However, an application does not guarantee funding.

Veteran's Grant

Providence College provides a Veteran's Grant to honorably discharged or under honorable conditions veterans. To be eligible, veterans must provide proof of honorable discharge, such as a copy of the DD214 Member-4 Page. The grant is applied to tuition and fees and books and supplies only.

St. Catherine of Siena Award

The St. Catherine of Siena Award is a scholarship (with a maximum of $3,000 awarded). Students must participate in the activity to receive the grant. The scholarship will then be added to the student’s account. The Financial Aid Office will be notified upon completion of the activity.

Tuition Payment Options

Tuition Management Systems (TMS)

Providence College offers monthly payment plans through Tuition Management Systems (TMS), now known as Tuition Assistant, to help families manage tuition costs. Payments are due on the 20th of each month, with enrollment periods in the Fall semester and November-March for the Spring semester.

Additional Information

Merit scholarships are awarded upon admission by the Office of Admission.
To maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, students must remain enrolled full-time at Albertus.
The Cost of Attendance (COA) represents the total estimated cost for a full-time student for a full academic year.
Financial aid is typically applied to tuition and fees, with any remaining funds potentially used for books and supplies.

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