<p>From Fordham's website: </p>
<p>Fordham University offers merit scholarships in three major categories for incoming freshmen: Presidential, Deans, and Merit. The following are minimum criteria to be considered for scholarships. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee a scholarship offer. All admitted students are considered for scholarships, and there are no separate forms to complete.</p>
<p>Deans scholarship recipients typically have an A/A- average, minimum 1400 SAT with an even split between the critical reading and math sections, with typically above a 2100 including the SAT Writing section. These students also usually have strong extracurricular involvement. Deans scholarships are worth minimally $10,000, on an annual basis, which may increase if a student demonstrates financial need.</p>
<p>There are only 20 Presidential scholarships awarded each year. Presidential scholars typically have an A average and rank within the top 1-2% of their high school graduating class. They are often #1 or #2 in their class. Presidential scholars usually score above 1450 on the SAT, with typically above a 2200 including the SAT Writing section. These students have very strong extracurricular involvement and demonstration of leadership ability. Presidential scholarships are worth full tuition and room.</p>
<p>Admitted students who are also semifinalists or finalists in the National Merit or National Achievement scholarship program or Scholars within the National Hispanic Recognition Program may also be considered for a full tuition scholarship, which is renewable for four years. Recipients of the Semifinalist Scholarship are typically in the top 1% of all admitted students. These candidates usually are in the top 5% of their high school class with an A average overall and testing in the 2080 - 2270 range.</p>
<p>There are additional scholarships as well. Some students may be eligible for one these other scholarships if not offered a Deans, Presidential, or Semifinalist scholarship.</p>