Fairfield University

The Company Scholars

Merit + needCollege programFull cost

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

Award
Full cost: tuition, room and board for four years.
Timeline
  1. Nov 1Early Action or Regular Decision January 15 (no year shown)
  2. Apr 15Final selections by .
How to apply
Apply to Fairfield through the Common Application with a personal statement, transcript, Secondary School Report and counselor recommendation. Request the Cristo Rey/Jesuit-school fee waiver. An initial interview is required; first-round selectees complete an additional essay and interview. Complete financial-aid documentation for the demonstrated-need component. Selected scholars have 10 days to accept and must confirm enrollment in the portal; the enrollment deposit is waived.
What you'll need
  • An essay
  • An interview
  • A finalist round or selection weekend
Who can apply
High-school seniors at a Cristo Rey Network or Jesuit high school who meet Fairfield's admission profile, contribute meaningfully to their community, embody Jesuit values through character and have significant financial need.
Good to know
The four-year full-cost program includes tuition, room and board, mentoring and advising, research/study-abroad opportunities and an invitation to apply for the six-credit summer Academic Immersion program. University need-based aid requires full-time enrollment of at least 12 credits and satisfactory academic progress. Any additional Company-specific renewal conditions should be confirmed from the award agreement.
Details
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