<p>The title should be self-explanatory. I’m looking for examples of the kinds of students who earn merit aid at Bucknell. </p>
<p>I realize that Bucknell focuses on need-based aid. But, the scholarship page does say a few students without need can receive awards. [Scholarships</a> and Grants || Financial Aid || Bucknell University](<a href=“http://bucknell.edu/x571.xml]Scholarships”>Theatre and Dance Events at Bucknell | Lewisburg, PA)</p>
<p>Thank you.</p>
<p>D is a rising senior at Bucknell…2190 SAT’s, HS grades in the A to B+ range with plenty of Honors/AP courses. Engineering major…</p>
<p>She received a Presidents Scholarshop (10K/year). I was pleasantly surprised.</p>
<p>IIRC, she did not initially receive the scholarship. As an ED admit, I had to fill out my fafsa and css profile early, based on estimates. When my actuals came in much different, I immediately called the FA office and had them review the file; at that point, they took away a small need-based grant and replaced with the President’s Scholarship. Not sure of the logic, but I was happy with the result.</p>
<p>Hope that helps - good luck!! BTW, she has loved every minute of her time at Bucknell.</p>
<p>^^ edit: It was the Dean’s Scholarship, not the President’s. I was thinking of the wrong kid! :)</p>
<p>Although I chose to go to a different school this fall, I applied to Bucknell and received the Dean’s Scholarship as well. I had a 2170 SAT, straight A’s, took 5 AP courses, had many good extracurriculars and wrote strong essays. Also, be sure to do the optional essay when completing the application; that always helps! Good luck!</p>
<p>I received a 10K Dean’s Scholarship. Here are my stats:</p>
<p>Hispanic Female
Civil Engineer
HS GPA 3.75
Class Rank 53/217
SAT 2120
Verbal 660
Math 720
Writing 740
National Merit Scholar Semifinalist
National Hispanic Recognition Program
Varsity swimming 4 years
Girl Scout 12 years
Youth Rep to Board of Directors at church 1 year
Math League 1 year
Editor-in-Chief of high school newspaper
3-4? state awards for journalism
Worked summers at a math/science/engineering camp
APS: Calc AB, Calc BC, Stat, Physics B, Physics C Mech., Physics C E&M</p>
<p>National Merit Scholars get $ here as well.</p>