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Financial Assistance & Cost Management: Sources of Assistance

Bradley University offers the following sources of financial assistance. Since all students have individual characteristics which determine eligibility for specific awards, seldom will an individual "package" contain every program listed. If you want information about an award that is not described here, please e-mail us.

Scholarships
     • Presidential Scholarship
     • Deans Scholarship
     • University Scholarship
     • Provost-Garrett Scholarship
     • Caterpillar Employee Dependents
        Scholarship
     • Legacy Scholarship
     • Fine Arts Recognition Awards

Grant Assistance

Special Application Scholarships
     • Civil Engineering &
       Construction Leadership
       Excellence Scholarship

Loans/Work Study
     • Federal Loans
     • College Work Study


Scholarships

The following awards are based solely on academic performance without regard to financial need. Award levels are guaranteed for qualified students whose admission applications are complete by March 1.

Presidential Scholarship
$34,000 over four years
Top scholars, including class valedictorians, receive this prestigious $8,500 annual award. Besides those graduating at the top of their classes, Presidential Scholars typically score at least 27 on the ACT (1220 SAT), rank in the top 10%* of their class, demonstrate leadership, and are active in school or community service. Many Presidential Scholars are invited to join Bradley's Honors Program. The Presidential Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

Deans Scholarship
$24,000 over four years
Recipients of the Deans Scholarship are among Bradley's academic best. Typically, applicants scoring 25 or higher on the ACT (1140 SAT), rank in the top 10%* of their class, demonstrate leadership, and are active in school or community service, receive this $6,000 annual recognition. The Deans Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

University Scholarship
$16,000 over four years
A number of criteria are used in awarding these $4,000 annual awards including academic achievement, leadership, and school and community service. University Scholars typically rank in the top 25%* of their class and have ACT and SAT scores consistent with classroom performance. The University Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

Provost-Garrett Scholarship
Up to $16,000 over four years
These scholars reflect the tremendous diversity of Bradley University. Students from under-represented backgrounds with demonstrated academic potential receive $2,000 to $4,000 annually. The Provost-Garrett Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

Caterpillar Employee Dependents Scholarship
These scholarships are funded by Caterpillar, Inc. to benefit the dependent children of Caterpillar employees, retirees, and deceased employees. Scholarship amounts are determined by Bradley's Office of Financial Assistance and range up to $2,500. Recipients must be attending Bradley as full-time students. Applications must be submitted for each academic year. To be assured of full consideration, it is recommended that you submit your application no later than March 1. For a PDF version of the application, click here.

Legacy Scholarship
This $1500 scholarship is automatically awarded to children, step-children and grandchildren of Bradley graduates. Eligibility is determined at the time of application for admission. Full-time status is required and recipients must remain in good academic standing for renewal. The Legacy Scholarship requires full-time attendance (12 or more hours per semester) and can be applied toward tuition only.

Fine Arts Recognition Awards
Awards up to $4000 per year are available to students majoring in art, theatre and music or participating in competitive speech (Forensics). Awards up to $500 are also available to non-music majors selected for one of our many instrumental and vocal performance groups. Consideration for fine arts recognition awards requires an audition or submission of a portfolio.

*Applicants with lower class ranks (or no rank) receive consideration based on grade point average, curriculum and competitiveness of their high schools. Applicants with lower test scores and extraordinary academic performance are also considered for scholarships.

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Grant Assistance

A combination of factors are considered when making these awards including a student's academic performance, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results, and eligibility for other scholarships. Awards vary and can change from year-to-year. This grant assistance could be funded by a variety of sources, including Bradley, state, and federal grants. Grant assistance requires a 2.0 GPA for renewal.

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Loans/Work Study

Federal Loans
At Bradley, federal loan recipients borrow directly from the federal government. These low-interest loans are deferred until after graduation as long as students maintain at least half-time enrollment. For more information on federal loan programs, click here.

College Work Study
Students with limited family resources as determined by the results of the FAFSA are provided this federally-funded opportunity to earn "spending money" through part-time, on-campus employment. Students typically work 8 to 10 hours per week at minimum wage earning about $1500 per year. Paychecks are issued bi-weekly. Click here for more information.

Students wishing to work who are not eligible for College Work Study are able to find other on-campus employment opportunities.

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