This is a prestigious and competitive Simmons scholarship offered to students with exceptional academic achievements, a strong commitment to their community, and a passion for creating positive change in society. Scholars become part of a dynamic campus community that offers a multitude of opportunities for personal and intellectual growth, cultural exploration, and social engagement.

This scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees (except health insurance), room & board for four years, and supersedes any previous merit scholarship.

Students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award must meet the following criteria:

• Apply as a first-year student for the fall semester
• A minimum GPA of 3.50
• A record of taking college prep, AP, honors, or IB Courses
• English Proficiency is required for non-native English speakers.
• Standardized test scores (optional) of 28+ ACT or 1300+ SAT
• Community Involvement: Applicants should showcase a history of active engagement in their community through volunteer work, leadership roles, or other forms.
• Passion for the Field: Applicants should demonstrate a passion for their chosen field of study. This passion should be evident in their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and resume.

Scholarship Summary

• Level of Study: Undergraduate
• Institution(s): Simmons University
• Study in: USA
• Opportunity Focus Areas: See list below
• Program Period: Scholarship is available for the normal period of study.
• Deadline: December 1st, 2025

Offered Courses

• • African Studies (BA)
  • Accounting (BSBA)
  • Biology (BS)/Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
  • Art (BA)
  • Biochemistry (BS)
  • Arts Administration (BA)
  • Biology (BS)
  • Biostatics (BS)
  • Business (Minor)
  • Business Management (BSBA)
  • Chemistry (BS)
  • Computer Science (BS)/ Library and Information Science (MS)
  • Cinema and Media Studies (Minor)
  • Chemistry Management (BS)
  • Communications (BA)
  • Computer Science (BS)
  • Data Science and Analytics(BS)
  • East Asian Studies (BA)
  • Economics (BA)
  • Economics (BA)/Public Policy (MPP)
  • Economics and Mathematics (BS)
  • Elementary Education (BA/BS and MAT/MS)
  • English (BA)
  • Entrepreneurship (Minor)
  • Environmental Science (BS)
  • Exercise Science (BS)/Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
  • Exercise Science (BS)
  • Exercise Science (BS)/Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Finance (BSBA)
  • French (BA)
  • Financial Mathematics (BS)
  • Graphic Design (Concentration)
  • Gender History (Minor)
  • Health Informatics (BS)
  • Health Care Management (Minor)
  • History (BA)
  • Information Technology (BS)/Library and Information Science (MS)
  • Information Technology (BS)
  • International Relations (BA)
  • Journalism (Concentration)
  • Mathematics (BS)
  • Marketing (BSBA)
  • Media Arts (Concentration)
  • Music(BA)
  • Neuroscience and Behavious (BS)
  • Nursing (BS)/ Nursing (MS)
  • Nursing (BS)
  • Nursing (BSN):For RN Holders
  • Nutrition (BS)/ Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
  • Nutrition and Food (BS)
  • Nutrition and Dietetics (BS)
  • Organizational Studies (Minor)
  • Performing Arts (Minor)
  • Photography (Minor)
  • Philosophy(BA)
  • Physics (BS)
  • Physics of Materials (Minor)
  • Political Science (BA)/Public Policy (MPP): 3 + 1 Program
  • Political Science (BA)
  • Principled Leadership (Minor)
  • Psychology (BA)
  • Public Health (BS)/Nutrition And Health Promotion (MS): 4 + 1 Program
  • Public Health (BS or BA)
  • Public History (Minor)
  • Public Policy Studies (Minor)
  • Public Relations and Marketing Communications (BA)
  • Radio Minor
  • Retail Management (BSBA)
  • Social Work (BSW)
  • Scientific Computation (Minor)
  • Special Education (BA/BS and MSEd): 4 + 1 Program
  • Social Work (BSW)/Social Work (MSW): 3 + 1 Program
  • Sociology (BA)
  • Sociology (BA)/Public Policy (MPP): 3 + 1 Program
  • Spanish (BA)
  • Statistics (Minor)
  • Sustainability (Minor)
  • Women’s and Gender Studies (BA)
  • Web Design & Development (BS)

Scholarship Coverage

Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships provides the recipient with following benefits:

• An annual award of $3,000 is given for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, and research support.
• The scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.

Eligibility Criteria for Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships

Students applying for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships must meet the following criteria:

• Required Language: English.
• Eligible Countries: All World Countries
• Standardized test score of 28 or higher (ACT), 1300 or higher (new SAT) or 1250 or higher (old SAT – CR+M). Minimum of 600 in each SAT section strongly recommended.
• Apply as a freshman for the fall semester
• Non-native English speakers must submit TOEFL and SAT or ACT scores
• College preparatory curriculum including an advanced level math course during, or prior to, your senior year of high school
• GPA of 3.3 or higher, unweighted
• A record of taking honors, advanced placement (AP) and international baccalaureate (IB) courses, as available in their high school systems