Scholarships

  1. Office & Department Directory
  2. Admissions Office
  3. Scholarships

Each year, St. Lawrence awards tens of millions of dollars in scholarships and need-based financial aid. Each student can only be awarded one scholarship, either merit or specialty. If a student qualifies for more than one, the scholarship with the highest monetary value will be awarded. 

Canadian students may wish to consider the Canadian Scholars Program or the Augsbury/North Country Scholarship (if they attend a designated high school). More information on those programs is available below. Other international students can learn more about merit scholarship opportunities through our International Admissions website.

Academic Merit Scholarships

The Kirk Douglas Scholarship (by invitation only) is for students from under-represented and low-income backgrounds who have demonstrated contributions to diversity, leadership skills, ambition and potential to contribute to diversity within the campus community. This scholarship covers the full comprehensive fee and program expenses. The Office of Admissions selects candidates to apply for the Kirk Douglas Scholarship.

The Trustee Scholarship is awarded to the top first-year students in each year's class. The scholarship is based on academic excellence, character and leadership, and the amount covers full tuition for up to four years or eight semesters.

The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship (by nomination only) is for New York North Country and Canadian high school students whose high schools participate in our program. The program provides scholarships valued up to $140,000 (up to $35,000 per year) to selected nominees for up to four years or eight semesters.

The Dean's Incentive Award is provided to students who demonstrate promise for being successful in their college work. Students are selected for this award at the time of admission and will receive the award each year regardless of financial circumstances or academic record, provided that the student is making satisfactory academic progress toward their degree. Students receiving tuition benefits or scholarships are not eligible for the Dean's Incentive Award.

In addition, we offer hundreds of other merit scholarships ranging up to $40,000 per year for four years. Students are automatically considered for them during the application review process. No separate application, essay, nor interview is required to qualify.

Canadian Scholarships

The Canadian Scholars Program is a new scholarship program designed to identify and recognize talented Canadian students who wish to study in the United States. The scholarship value for the Canadian Scholars Program ranges from $25,000 to $50,000 USD per year, with four-year total values of $100,000 to $200,000 USD.

The Augsbury/North Country Scholarship (by nomination only) is for New York North Country and Canadian high school students whose high schools participate in our program. The program provides scholarships valued up to $140,000 (up to $35,000 per year) to selected nominees for up to four years or eight semesters.

Specialty Scholarships 

U.S. citizens and permanent residents interested in the following scholarships must submit their Common Application or St. Lawrence Application to St. Lawrence by February 1 for Early Decision or Regular Decision, or by December 1 for Early Action. Please click on the links for more information, and note that the required materials must be submitted at the same time as the application for admission: 

The Presidential Diversity Scholarship is awarded to students who have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, or activism in building or supporting diversity within their community. This $140,000 scholarship ($35,000 per year) is awarded for up to four years or eight semesters.

The Environmental Scholars Program recognizes domestic first-year students who have a strong commitment to some aspect of sustainability, conservation, climate change, or a related topic and have completed activities and/or academic work that demonstrates that interest. Information will be gathered from the submitted Common Application or St. Lawrence Application, so students should provide all aspects of their environmental work and advocacy within the application. The award is worth $140,000, or $35,000 per year for up to four years or eight semesters.

The Vilas Scholarship supports students interested in entrepreneurship or a career in business. The selected scholars are awarded $140,000 ($35,000 per year) for up to four years or eight semesters.

For High School Juniors

The Book Award Scholarship honors students who have distinguished themselves in their commitment to community service. Students must be nominated by a high school teacher or counselor. Recipients receive a select book, plus a $4,000 scholarship ($1,000 each year for four years) to attend St. Lawrence University.