Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award 2027: USA (Fully funded)

The Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award is a competitive merit scholarship for incoming first-year students at Simmons University. For fall 2027 entry, applicants must submit both their admission application and the required scholarship essay by December 1, 2026.

The award recognizes academic achievement, community involvement and a commitment to creating positive change. It covers tuition, mandatory fees other than health insurance, and room and board for four years. The award replaces any other Simmons merit scholarship previously offered to the recipient.

What the Scholarship Covers

• Full undergraduate tuition
• Mandatory university fees, excluding health insurance
• Room and board
• Funding for four years of undergraduate study, subject to the award terms

The Distinguished Scholar Award supersedes any other Simmons merit scholarship previously offered to the recipient.

Qui peut postuler

• Applicants seeking first-year admission for the fall semester
• A minimum GPA of 3.50
• A record of college-preparatory, AP, honors or IB coursework
• Evidence of community involvement and a strong interest in the chosen field of study
• English proficiency for non-native English speakers
• Optional test scores: ACT 28 or higher, or SAT 1300 or higher

Transfer, Dix and spring-semester applicants are not eligible. The official award page does not specify international eligibility, so international applicants should confirm their eligibility with Simmons Undergraduate Admission.

Required Essay

Submit a formal essay of 300–500 words describing your leadership style. Use specific examples to explain the experiences that shaped you as a leader and the kind of leader you hope to become at Simmons. Each page should include your full name and date of birth.

Application Details

Study Level: Undergraduate
Host Institution: Simmons University
Host Country: United States
Funding Type: Fully funded merit scholarship
Deadline: December 1, 2026, for fall 2027 entry

Comment postuler

1. Apply to Simmons University as a first-year student for the fall semester.
2. Submit the 300–500-word Distinguished Scholar Award essay through the Common Application or as a PDF or Word document by email. If emailing, use the subject line “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application.”
3. Ensure both the admission application and scholarship essay are received by December 1, 2026.

Simmons says finalists will be notified by the end of January, interviews take place in February, and award recipients will be notified by March 1. Check the official Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award page for current requirements and submission instructions.