College Merit Scholars Programs (Engineering, Malesardi Arts and Sciences, Management)

Financial need is part of how this award is decided, alongside merit.

Award

$40,000 annual scholarship, renewable for up to eight fall/spring semesters while program requirements are met. Offered separately in the College of Engineering (Engineering Merit Scholars), the College of Arts and Sciences (Malesardi Arts and Sciences Merit Scholarship) and the Freeman College of Management (Management Merit Scholars).

Timeline

1. Nov 1, 2026For fall 2027 entry: Early Decision I
2. Jan 10, 2027Early Decision II and Regular Decision . Notifications generally accompany admission decisions.

How to apply

No separate scholarship application is required for these programs; apply for admission to Bucknell.

What you'll need

• No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission

Who can apply

High-achieving, intellectually curious incoming first-year students admitted to the relevant college.

Good to know

Each of these three programs does not require financial need, although Bucknell says most merit funding overall goes to students with institutional need. No multiple academic scholarships. Renewal requires full-time enrollment, a 3.2 cumulative GPA overall and within the relevant college, and a major in that college unless a transfer is approved by the receiving dean. Awards do not increase. Engineering offers up to $2,000 annually for scholarly projects; Malesardi offers up to $2,400 annually plus a one-time $3,000 professional/intellectual fund and requires 6-8 project hours weekly and program meetings. Management offers up to $5,000 for one mentored summer internship before senior year. These programs replaced Presidential Fellowships beginning with the Class of 2029.

Details

Need considered