Fordham Presidential Scholarship

The Maurice J. and Carolyn Dursi Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship is open to entering first-year students who generally rank in the top 1 to 2 percent in their high school class. It is awarded based on excellent academic achievement in high school, test scores (if submitted), and personal characteristics. The scholarship covers the cost of full tuition and fees each year for courses taken as a traditional undergraduate student at Fordham. The Cunniffe Presidential Scholarship covers up to the average cost of a double room or actual charges for students living on campus. Recipients are also eligible for a maximum of $20,000 over four years for academic enrichment experiences. Your application for admission is also the application for these awards. This scholarship is renewable annually based on filing the FAFSA by the Fordham deadline, maintaining full-time enrollment, Satisfactory Academic Progress, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and compliance with the University's policies and Code of Conduct. For students living on campus, the Presidential Scholarship covers up to the average cost of a double room or actual charges and the average meal plan. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.