Union College (Schenectady, NY)

Presidential Scholarship

ListedCollege program
Award
$5,000 to $40,000 per year, with larger awards to the strongest students; automatically renewed for four years of full-time study
Timeline
  1. Dec 1, 2026Scholarship priority application deadline . Early Decision I application November 15, 2026
  2. Nov 20, 2026Documents . Early Decision II and Regular Decision application January 15, 2027
  3. Jan 20, 2027Documents . Complete required materials by the earliest applicable deadline for priority scholarship consideration.
How to apply
Submit the Common Application or Coalition Application, personal essay, official transcript, counselor and teacher recommendations; testing is optional except designated combined degree programs. No separate merit application. International applicants must submit a Certification of Finances and meet applicable English-proficiency requirements.
What you'll need
  • No separate application: you are considered when you apply for admission
Who can apply
First-year and transfer applicants with outstanding academic and personal achievements.
Good to know
International applicants are eligible; binding Early Decision applicants receive preference. Funding is automatically renewed for four years of full-time undergraduate study, with a maximum of 12 Union-funded terms.
Details
International students eligibleBefore Early Action