Freshmen Scholars Programs
Hunter College provides four year scholarship programs for incoming freshmen who demonstrate high academic achievement and potential. In addition to financial support, these programs create collaborative learning communities among scholars, unique academic and extracurricular opportunities, and access to residential housing. Students must be invited specifically into these programs and may be asked for supplemental application material. If you are interested in being considered for one of these programs, please complete and submit your CUNY Hunter application first, and complete this form to let us know about your interest. In addition to these honors programs, Hunter awards several other scholarships to incoming freshmen that recognize outstanding students once they have been admitted to the college.
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Muse Scholarship |
The Hunter College Muse Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for academically strong and artistically talented students to take advantage of Hunter's exceptional arts programs, faculty and resources. Applicants to the Muse Program should demonstrate significant interest and/or achievement in one or more of the following arts disciplines: visual arts, music, dance, theater, film, media, art history, curatorship and exhibitions, and creative writing. During their freshmen and sophomore years, Muse Scholars explore and engage in the arts through several specially designed, shared courses and events that take advantage of New York’s rich cultural offerings. Muse Scholars receive a tuition award that enables them to cover the full cost of in-state tuition for 4 years, and preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid. Muse Scholars have a dedicated faculty mentor and academic advisors to help them succeed at Hunter, including guidance on internships and other opportunities. |
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Roosevelt Scholarship |
The Hunter College Roosevelt Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for academically talented students with a significant interest in public and civic affairs to take advantage of Hunter’s exceptional public policy, urban affairs, international human rights and pre-law faculty and resources. Roosevelt scholars engage in public and civic issues through specially designed, shared courses, and unique events with government officials, policy makers, academics and private sector and non-profits organization leaders. Roosevelt Scholars receive a significant tuition award for 4 years and preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid. Roosevelt Scholars have a dedicated faculty mentor and academic advisors to help them succeed at Hunter, including guidance on internships, jobs and other opportunities. |
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Yalow Scholarship |
The Hunter College Yalow Scholars Program provides a unique opportunity for students with an outstanding academic record who plan to pursue the sciences in college and a career in scientific research, medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. Yalow Scholars receive a significant tuition award for 4 years, and preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid. Yalow scholars have priority access to some of Hunters top freshman and sophomore science courses and faculty, an exclusive topics in science class designed for Yalow scholars, a dedicated faculty mentor and academic advisors to help them succeed at Hunter, including guidance on internships, graduate school admissions and other opportunities. |
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Other Freshmen Scholarships |
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Community Scholarship |
The Hunter College Community Scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement and community engagement. Community Scholars receive a tuition award that enables them to cover the full cost of instate tuition for 4 years, preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid, dedicated advisors, special workshops to facilitate success in college and invitation only events with inspirational faculty and community leaders. Community scholars take some of Hunter's top freshman courses together enabling them to connect quickly with their peers, build a close knit and supportive community and connect with faculty. |
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Jenny Hunter Scholarship |
The Hunter College Jenny Hunter Scholarship recognizes a high level of academic achievement and potential. Students selected in 2012 had a combined math and critical reading SAT score exceeding 1275. Jenny Hunter scholars receive a $1000 tuition awards for 4 years, preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid, dedicated advisors, special workshops to facilitate success in college and invitation only events with inspirational faculty and community leaders. Jenny Hunter scholars take some of Hunter's top freshman courses together enabling them to connect quickly with their peers, build a supportive community and connect with faculty. |
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Presidential Leadership Scholarship |
The Hunter College Presidential Leadership Scholarship is offered to a small number of applicants who have received admission to Hunter College and who have been nominated by their high school principal or CUNY community college president. The candidates must possess an outstanding academic record and evidence of leadership potential. Scholarship benefits include a full- or partial-tuition award, membership in a network of scholars and preceptors, and special advising. |
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Sage Scholarship |
The Hunter College Sage Scholarship recognizes exceptional academic achievement and potential. Students selected in 2012 had a combined math and critical reading SAT score exceeding 1350. Sage Scholars receive substantial tuition awards for 4 years, preferred access to Hunter's residential housing and housing aid, dedicated advisors, special workshops to facilitate success in college and invitation only events with inspirational faculty and community leaders. Sage scholars take some of Hunter's top freshman courses together enabling them to connect quickly with their peers, build a supportive community and connect with faculty. |
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| In addition to the scholar programs listed above, the Macaulay Honors College is offered at Hunter College. For more information, visit http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/honorscollege. |
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