Scholarships/Grants

St. John Fisher College offers a generous academic scholarship program to full-time undergraduate students. The Office of Admissions automatically notifies students who are eligible for academic scholarships. Prospective students should contact the Office of Admissions for specific scholarship program information.

Transfer Achievement Scholarships (Transfers Only)

Transfer Achievement Scholarships are awarded to full-time transfer students with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.75 from all previously attended institutions. All transfer applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships without regard to financial eligibility. For information on the scholarship, please visit the Transfer Scholarships page.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship (Transfers Only)

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are awarded to full-time transfer students who are participating members of the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. This scholarship is $3,000 per year for each year a recipient attends Fisher. For information on the scholarship, please visit the Transfer Scholarships page.

Community College Partnership Award (Transfers Only)

New transfer students with an Associate’s degree or at least 24 or more college credits from one or more of our partnership community colleges enrolling full-time, are eligible for a $1,000 per year award.

Freshman Student Merit Scholarships

All freshmen applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarships without regard to financial eligibility. Scholarship eligibility is based on high school grade point average, strength of curriculum, and SAT or ACT scores (if submitted). Eligible students are automatically notified by the Office of Admissions. Merit awards cannot be combined with the Service Scholars and First Generation Scholarships. Merit scholarships are not available for summer study and are applied to tuition only. Full time matriculated undergraduate students can receive the scholarship for a maximum of 8 semesters (4 years). A student must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress and meet the academic requirements for the scholarship awarded.

For more information on the scholarships, please visit the Freshman Scholarships page.

Service Scholars Program (Freshmen Only)

The program recognizes and rewards high school seniors who demonstrate an ongoing interest in serving the needs of others through a commitment to community service. This scholarship program provides awards equal to one-half of the total yearly cost of Fisher’s tuition, and room and board for four years. The Service Scholarship may not be combined with other merit-based scholarship programs available at the College.

Recipients of the Fisher Service Scholarship will be high school seniors who plan to attend St. John Fisher College directly from high school. They will have performed a minimum of 50 hours of community service per year to their community, school or church. Applications are available in mid-September through the Office of Freshman Admissions. Once enrolled at Fisher, Service Scholars are expected to continue their involvement in community service work. Upon graduation, students will have a degree in their major field of study and a certificate in Service Leadership, which prepares them to play a leadership role within their community.

For more information on program requirements, please visit the Service Scholars Program page.

First Generation Scholarship Program (Freshmen Only)

The First Generation Scholarship Program is designed to provide financial assistance to high school students who exhibit a high degree of motivation and academic potential and whose parents did not graduate from college. Applications are available in mid-September through the Office of Freshman Admissions. Recipients of the First Generation Scholarship will receive yearly awards of one-half the total cost of tuition and room and board. They will also participate in a learning community and an academic mentoring program in the Rochester community.

The First Generation Scholarship may not be combined with other merit-based scholarship programs at the College.

For more information on program requirements, please visit the First Generation Scholarship Program page.

Fisher Urban Scholar Award (Freshmen Only)

The Fisher Urban Scholar Award pledges $40,000 per student over the course of four years to any high school student who resides in the City of Rochester and enrolls full-time as a first year student at Fisher. The award may be combined with any other scholarships for which a student qualifies.

Honors Program

By providing select topics for exploration and creating an environment where students receive personal attention, the Honors Program helps participants expand their thinking and personal limits. Students admitted to the Honors Program beginning in 2019-2020 receive an $8,000 scholarship over four years ($2,000/year). The invitation to participate in the Honors Program is made after the student is admitted to Fisher. Students who qualify for Honors Program consideration are required to complete an Honors Program application. For information and qualifications about the Honors Program, please visit the Honors Program page.

Flower City Award

All new freshman and transfer out-of-state, as well as student from Nassau and Suffolk counties, will automatically receive a Flower City Award of $5,000 per year. This award may be combined with any other scholarships for which a student qualifies.

Legacy Award

New freshman or transfer students with a parent or sibling who is currently enrolled full-time, or who is an alumnus/alumna of the College will automatically receive a Legacy Award of $1,000 per year. This award may be combined with any other scholarships for which a student qualifies.

Modern Languages and Cultures Scholarship (Freshmen Only)

Two Modern Languages and Cultures Scholarships are awarded annually to recognize achievement in foreign language as a sound preparation for college work. Scholarship recipients receive $3,000 annually, over four years, if they complete four required foreign language courses over their undergraduate years at Fisher and maintain a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. For qualifications, please visit the Modern Languages and Cultures Scholarship page.

Rochester Urban League Black Scholars Scholarships

St. John Fisher College offers scholarships to the best qualified applicants from the Black Scholars Program of the Rochester Urban League. Scholarships may be renewed up to three years for full-time recipients demonstrating satisfactory academic progress toward their degrees.

St. John Fisher College Restricted and Endowed Scholarships

Each year the College awards restricted and endowed scholarships, made possible through the generosity of hundreds of individuals and organizations. Awards are made by the St. John Fisher College Office of Student Financial Services or St. John Fisher College academic departments in accordance with the special criteria of each scholarship. All applicants for financial aid are automatically considered for scholarships for which they meet the established criteria. Because of funding fluctuations or renewals, not all scholarships are available to be awarded in any given year. Further information regarding each scholarship can be obtained by contacting the Office of Student Financial Services at (585) 385-8042.

S-STEM Scholars Program

The S-Stem Scholars Program is for biology and chemistry majors with demonstrated financial need (as identified by Pell eligibility determined through the FAFSA). S-STEM Scholars each receive a substantial scholarship of $30,000 over four years ($6,000 in year 1, $8,000 for years 2-4). In addition, Scholars will have the opportunity to engage early in their college career in multiple enrichment opportunities, including both research and internship experiences. Scholars were selected upon admission in accordance with National Science foundation S–STEM eligibility criteria for the 2–year program.

Tuition Scholarships for Employees of St. John Fisher College and Immediate Dependents

Information on these scholarships is available in the Employee Handbook [pdf].

St. John Fisher College Grants

These grants are awarded to students on the basis of financial need as determined through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.gov, and, to a lesser extent, the academic achievement of the applicant. Awards are made on a funds-available basis. The priority deadline for filing the FAFSA is January 15.