Swiss Benevolent Society Merit Scholarship

Applicants who are U.S. residents permanently domiciled in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, or Delaware for at least two years may apply if they or a parent is a Swiss national. Full-time enrollment (minimum 12 credits) at a U.S. Department of Education-accredited college, vocational school, or graduate program is required, with minimum 3.0 GPA.

Partial tuition grants paid directly to the school in fall and spring installments. Amount varies by recipient; applicants may reapply each academic year.

Email completed application and initial documents by March 31; transcripts and reference letter due April 30. $75 non-refundable fee due March 31. Decisions by end of June.

The Swiss Benevolent Society of New York has awarded education grants to Swiss-American students since 1979.