All first-year, degree-seeking applicants, including Early Action, Early Decision I, Early Decision II, and Regular Decision applicants, are eligible for merit scholarship consideration. Merit scholarships are awarded to the most outstanding applicants. Transfer students are not eligible for scholarships listed here, but can apply for need-based financial aid.
| Program | Financial Award | Automatically considered with application for admission? | Application or additional materials required? | Deadline |
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Full tuition plus housing and food |
Yes |
No |
Submit admission application by December 1st |
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One-third tuition |
Yes |
No |
Submit admission application by January 1st |
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One-half tuition (inclusive of the one-third tuition Presidential Scholarship and the additional Oliver Hill Scholar award). |
Yes |
No |
Submit admission application by January 1st |
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$3,600 |
No |
Yes |
Submit admission application by January 1st and Bonner Scholars app by May 8th |
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Up to $30,000 |
Yes, if eligible |
No |
Submit admission application by January 1st |
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Full tuition, book allowance |
No |
Yes |
Contact department for details |
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Various amounts |
No |
Yes |
Varies |
The University of Richmond's most prestigious and competitive scholarship, the Richmond Scholars Program, awards full tuition, housing and food, and is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment. The Richmond Scholars Program values learning as part of a small, multi-disciplinary community and seeks to identify applicants who are motivated to achieve in and contribute to the world around them. Scholars are encouraged and supported in their personal, academic and professional development through intentional advising, programming and financial support.
First year admission applicants who apply by December 1 of their senior year are considered for Richmond Scholar awards. As is the case with consideration for admission, the evaluation process is highly personalized and holistic. All submitted admission materials are considered in our holistic review process; additional academic assessments such as success in a highly rigorous curriculum, published research, and other state and national academic accolades can influence the highly competitive selection process for merit scholarships.
Richmond also awards merit-based Presidential Scholarships (equal to one-third tuition) to new first-year students who have achieved outstanding high school records in highly rigorous curriculums. In addition to academic excellence, students awarded Presidential Scholarships have distinguished themselves through their leadership experiences, extracurricular success, and community engagement.
At Richmond, Presidential Scholarship recipients can be found in programs across campus. They participate in student government, pursue multiple majors and minors, conduct research, study abroad, engage in community service, and frequently work with the Office of Scholars and Fellowships as they apply for national fellowship opportunities.
The Presidential Scholarship is renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment. All admission applicants are considered for this scholarship as part of UR's holistic review process; no separate merit scholarship application is required. For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Oliver Hill Scholars receive a combined merit scholarship valued at 50% tuition (inclusive of the 1/3 tuition Presidential Scholarship and the additional Oliver Hill Scholar award) for up to eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment. In addition, scholars receive up to $3,000 in a one-time enrichment grant to support an approved student-selected activity that enhances the scholar’s academic experience.
Oliver Hill Scholars are academically accomplished, intellectually curious students interested in building a community of learners within a multi-cultural environment. Named after civil rights icon Oliver Hill, Sr., scholars participate in engaging and culturally stimulating activities that revolve around diversity and social justice.
For more information, visit the Student Center for Equity and Inclusion, or contact Dean Morgan Russell-Stokes via email or by telephone at (804) 289-8032.
Up to 25 first-year students with a history of community service are named Bonner Scholars. Bonners exchange 10 hours of weekly community engagement for a $3,600 stipend per academic year, paid out on a bi-weekly paycheck. The award is renewable for eight semesters of full-time undergraduate study. Bonners also receive up to $4,500 in support of summer internships.
The Bonner Scholars Program application is available in January and must be submitted no later than May 8th. The academic profiles of successful candidates are consistent with profiles of other students admitted to the University. Above and beyond scholastic qualities, Bonners must demonstrate a commitment to service, work, or significant family responsibilities. Students must complete the FAFSA or international equivalent.
All graduates of the United World Colleges (UWC) system are eligible to receive a Davis incentive grant. Need-based awards range up to $30,000 (renewable for eight semesters of full-time enrollment and based on need) to further students’ education at the University of Richmond.
UWC graduates who are non-U.S. citizens and who demonstrate eligibility for additional need-based aid are also considered for the limited need-based funds available to international students.
For more information, contact the Office of Admission.
Scholarships for full tuition and a $1,200 annual book stipend are available to candidates who have demonstrated their attributes as scholars, athletes, and leaders. ROTC Cadets pursue the academic major of their choice and take one military science and leadership course for academic credit each semester while training to become commissioned officers.
After successfully completing the ROTC program and baccalaureate degree requirements, each student normally qualifies to receive a commission as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army. Contact the Department of Military Science at (804) 287-6066 for additional details.
Scholarships of varying amounts are available to students who demonstrate outstanding promise in the study of music, theatre, or dance. Some awards require majoring in a particular discipline and auditions are required. For more information, contact the Department of Music at (804) 289-8277 or the Department of Theatre and Dance at (804) 289-8592.