All domestic and international students may be eligible for the scholarships listed below.
FRESHMEN SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY ADMISSIONS
(2019-2020 Academic Year)
**Graduate students are not eligible for these traditional undergraduate scholarship programs.
Upon acceptance, domestic and international students may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships, which are determined based upon academic merit:
- A $10,000 ANNUAL HILBERT SCHOLARSHIP is awarded by the Office of Admissions to a high school senior who is enrolling at Hilbert College full-time. Once enrolled, the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 (reviewed annually) to continue receiving this scholarship.
- A $6,000 ANNUAL TRUSTEE SCHOLARSHIP is awarded by the Office of Admissions to a high school senior who is enrolling at Hilbert College full-time. Once enrolled, the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 (reviewed annually) to continue receiving this scholarship.
- A $4,000 ANNUAL PROVOST SCHOLARSHIP is awarded by the Office of Admissions to a high school senior who is enrolling at Hilbert College full-time. Once enrolled, the student must maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 (reviewed annually) to continue receiving this scholarship
In addition to one of the above merit scholarships freshmen may also qualify for ONE of the following annual scholarships:
- A $1,000 CHILD OF ALUMNI GRANT is awarded to dependent children of Hilbert College graduates (Bachelor or Associate) who register full-time in a matriculated program at Hilbert College. It is renewable each year if full-time registration status and satisfactory academic progress are maintained. *Requires form completion to qualify.
- A $2,000 BOCES ARTICULATION SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to students who have completed a program pre-approved by Hilbert College. This scholarship is renewable for up to four-consecutive years. *Requires form completion to qualify.
- A $2,000 HIGH SCHOOL ARTICULATION SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to students who have completed or are on track to complete courses approved by Hilbert College at select area high schools. This scholarship is renewable for up to four-consecutive years. *Requires form completion to qualify.
- A $2,000 SIBLING DISCOUNT is awarded to the second sibling who attends simultaneously and both are enrolled full-time.
- A $3,000 CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to ALL high school senior(s) who have attended a Catholic High School and have achieved a scholastic average of 80 or higher in a college preparatory curriculum in high school. It is renewable for up to four years if good academic status is maintained.
- A $3,000 RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to newly entering students that live outside of New York State. This scholarship is renewable for up to four-consecutive years. Students must reside on campus each year in order to receive and maintain this award.
TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED BY ADMISSIONS
(2019-2020 Academic Year)
**Graduate students are not eligible for these traditional undergraduate scholarship programs.
Upon acceptance, domestic and international students may be eligible for ONE of the following scholarships, which are determined based upon academic merit:
- A $7,500 ANNUAL HONORS SCHOLARSHIP is awarded by the Office of Admissions to transfer students who have been accepted to Hilbert College. This scholarship is based upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their previously attended institution(s). Students must attend full time to be eligible and must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA at Hilbert in order to continue to receive the scholarship.
- A $6,000 ANNUAL ACADEMIC MERIT AWARD is awarded by the Office of Admissions to transfer students who have been accepted to Hilbert College. This scholarship is based upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their previously attended institution(s). Students must attend full time to be eligible and must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Hilbert in order to continue to receive the scholarship.
- A $4,500 ANNUAL TRANSFER AWARD is awarded by the Office of Admissions to transfer students who have been accepted to Hilbert College. This scholarship is based upon a student’s cumulative GPA from their previously attended institution(s). Students must attend full time to be eligible and must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA at Hilbert in order to continue to receive the scholarship.
In addition to one of the above transfer merit scholarships transfer students may also qualify for ONE of the following annual scholarships:
- A $3,000 RESIDENT SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to newly entering students that live outside of New York State. This scholarship is renewable for up to four-consecutive years. Students must reside on campus each year in order to receive and maintain this award.
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A $2,000 ANNUAL PHI THETA KAPPA SCHOLARSHIP is awarded by the Office of Admissions to transfer students who have documented membership in this Honors program. This scholarship is renewable. Students must submit proof of membership (a copy of membership certificate) in order to qualify.
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ADDITIONAL CAMPUS-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
Hilbert College offers 75+ scholarships made possible through generous donations from alumni and friends of the college who value a Hilbert College education.
Hilbert College offers a variety of scholarships for current, newly accepted first-year, and transfers students. Scholarship eligibility is based on specific criteria which includes; academic merit, enrollment status, financial need, field of study, or a combination of criteria.
The scholarship application window for the academic year 2019-2020 is now open!
Deadline: April 30, 2019
Please click here to download a full listing of available scholarships and descriptions.
Please click here to complete an individual scholarship application.
All scholarships require a separate scholarship application and a distinctive essay. You will be asked to explain why you are the best candidate for the scholarship you are applying for. Please be thoughtful and descriptive in your answer, using complete sentences and proper grammar and punctuation. Scholarship review committees will be reading the essays and selecting the recipients.
Completed scholarship applications with their essay should be submitted to the Student Finance Office by the deadline date.
Submit completed application to:
Office of Student Financial Aid
Franciscan Hall, First Floor
5200 South Park Ave., Hamburg, NY 14075
Fax: (716) 649-1152
Or scan and email to: financialaid@hilbert.edu
Recipients will be notified via Hilbert email.
For any questions regarding the application process and timeline for applying, please contact the Student Finance Office.
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OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS
- Say Yes To Education Scholarship: Hilbert College has partnered with Say Yes to Education to award a full tuition scholarship to one deserving student who is graduating from a Buffalo Public High School or a charter high school located in Buffalo, N.Y. The full-tuition award has a duration of 4-5 years (depending on length of program), provided the student maintains a 2.00 GPA. To be eligible for consideration, you must meet the following criteria:
- Reside in the city of Buffalo, N.Y.
- Graduate from a Buffalo public school or charter school located in the city of Buffalo (no earlier than 2013).
- Complete grades 9-12, in consecutive years, at a Buffalo public or charter school located in the city.
- Successfully complete and submit a Say Yes Buffalo tuition scholarship application during your senior year of high school (application available online after Jan. 1 at http://buffalo.sayyestoeducation.org/).
- Apply for financial aid using the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) no later than Feb. 15. Be sure to select Hilbert College as an institution to receive your financial information:
- Complete the Hilbert College free online application and submit all required application documents.
- Qualification for this award will be based upon academic performance, demonstrated ability, and personal characteristics.
- Enroll at Hilbert College in the fall semester immediately following high school graduation.
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ADDITIONAL LINKS TO DISCOVER OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS