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The Richmond Scholars Program is the University of Richmond's most prestigious academic merit award for incoming first-year students. Up to twenty-five new Spiders receive full tuition, housing, and food each year, renewable for up to eight consecutive semesters of full-time enrollment including study abroad. Scholars also receive priority registration, faculty mentors, dedicated advising from the Office of Scholars and Fellowships, and eligibility for a one-time enrichment grant. All first-year admission applicants who submit a complete application by December 1 are automatically considered; finalists may be invited to faculty interviews in February with selections finalized by March 1.
The Richmond Scholars Program awards $89,540/year. It is sponsored by University of Richmond Office of Admission.
Key requirements include: United States; High school; Undergraduate; University of Richmond. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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