First-Year Scholarships

First year students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships when they apply to Simmons. They do not require a separate application and are part of the admission process. For the 2020-201 academic year, they ranged from $18,000 to $27,000 per year, renewable for four years. These include the Trustee Scholarship, Presidential Scholarship, Provost Scholarship, Dean’s Scholarship, Director’s Scholarship, and Achievement Scholarship.

Simmons Alumnae Scholarships

Simmons Alumnae scholarships are renewable scholarships provided for relatives (typically children, grandchildren, or siblings) of Simmons graduates. The relative must have already graduated from Simmons. A separate application is not required; however, applicants should identify alumnae/us in their admission application.

The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Program

The Kotzen Scholarship, a full tuition scholarship is the most prestigious merit scholarship that Simmons offers, and is awarded to approximately 10-15 students who have an exceptional record of academic excellence and leadership. Kotzen Scholars are eligible to receive an additional award of $3,000 to be used toward study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, or research support. A separate application is required. Application instructions may be found at www.simmons.edu/kotzen or through the Office of Undergraduate Admission.

The Boston Scholarship

Select graduates of Boston public high schools are chosen annually as Boston Scholars and receive full tuition scholarships. The scholarship is renewable as long as the student is enrolled full-time (12 credits per semester) and maintains a 3 .0 cumulative GPA. A separate application is required.