Selection Criteria

Weissman Scholars are leaders who already enjoy distinction in their schools and communities.

They have earned grades in Honors, Advanced Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework that place them among the top 5 percent of students in their programs. Their standardized test scores are among the best in the nation. They have demonstrated a passion for intellectual, creative, and entrepreneurial pursuits, and have a vision for how Babson and the Weissman Scholarship Program can help further dreams, for themselves and the world.

Selection for the Weissman Scholarship is based on the following criteria:

  • Academic excellence and intellectual passion
  • Great distinction in leadership activities
  • Strength of vision for how your goals can be fulfilled at Babson with the support of the Weissman Scholarship Program

Only first-year applicants are eligible for the scholarship.

For scholarship renewal, students will be required to earn a 3.3 cumulative GPA by the end of each academic year, fulfill all program requirements, and demonstrate a commitment to assuming leadership roles at Babson and beyond.