The Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award is a competitive merit award that recognizes the best and brightest students interested in a transformative education at Simmons University.
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.
Simmons University Information
Established in 1899, Simmons University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Simmons University (SU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) women only higher education institution. Simmons University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 120 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Eligibility Criteria
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, 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.
- Students who meet the criteria above are often also interested in the Honors Program at Simmons.
Offered Benefits
This scholarship is awarded for the duration of a four-year period of full-time undergraduate study, and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Application Process
Go to Simmons University on apply.commonapp.org to apply
The application consists of a formal essay in response to the prompt below, as well as a resume including activities and involvements. Students should submit their essays and resume in PDF or Word Doc via email with the subject line "Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application" by December 1. Each page of the document should include the student's full name and date of birth.
It is the student's responsibility to submit a working file in the proper format (PDF or Word) as we will not convert or accept incompatible files (i.e. Google Docs, Pages, etc.)
Required Documents:
- Academic Transcripts
- Record of Honors
- ACT/SAT Scores (Optional)
- English Proficiency Test
- Recommendation Letters
Established in 1899, Simmons University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Boston (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Simmons University (SU) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) women only higher education institution. Simmons University (SU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 120 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.