Merit Awards
Incoming Students
The large majority of Babson’s grant and scholarship dollars are awarded to students based on financial need. Be sure to follow all the steps outlined in Applying for Aid in order to be considered for need based grants.
Babson awards four-year merit scholarships to the most highly qualified students when they are admitted to the College. These scholarships are:
- Weissman Scholarship (additional application materials required)
- Presidential Scholarship
- Diversity Leadership Award
- Center for Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Scholarship
- Posse Scholarship
- DECA Scholarship (additional application materials required)
- Junior Achievement Scholarship (additional application materials required)
- NFTE Scholarship (additional application materials required)
Returning Students
There are several scholarships available to rising sophomores who are among the highest GPA earners and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in campus activities.
Dean’s Scholarship
- Value: Up to $5,000 per year
- Criteria: Awarded beginning sophomore year to students who are among the highest GPA earners and who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in campus activities.
- Program: Award recipients have opportunities to meet with the Dean of the Undergraduate School.
- Apply: No separate application is required.
Honors Program Scholarship
- Value: Up to $3,000 per year
- Criteria: Awarded to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are selected for and participate in the Honors Program at Babson
- Program: Requires yearly participation in the Honors Program.
- Apply: Apply for the Honors Program at Babson in the fall of sophomore year.
NOTE: Students who received a Presidential Scholarship or Weissman Scholarship at the point of admission are excluded from consideration for the Honors Program Scholarship.
