simmons kotzen scholarship

Kotzen Scholarship, funded by the Simmons family of Simmons Foods, Inc., and awarded by Simmons University, provides full tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs to students who have demonstrated leadership, exceptional academic achievement while overcoming significant personal challenges.

Are you a college student looking to improve your career prospects? Do you have demonstrated leadership skills and exceptional academic achievement? Looking to overcome personal challenges? If so, you may be eligible for the Simmons Kotzen Scholarship. This scholarship, funded by the Simmons family of Simmons Foods, Inc., and awarded by Simmons University, provides full tuition and fees for undergraduate, graduate, or professional degree programs to students who have demonstrated leadership, exceptional academic achievement while overcoming significant personal challenges.

The eligibility criteria is as follows:

• All Students are eligible to apply

• Any college/university can apply

• Any undergraduate degree can apply as well as graduate and professional programs

Students are eligible for the scholarship during their first semester of enrollment at the University.

Students are eligible for the scholarship during their first semester of enrollment at the University.

Eligibility for an Academic Scholarship is based on academic achievement, personal achievements, extracurricular activities and financial need. The individual awards range from $1,000 to $10,000.

Scholarships are awarded to students who show potential for leadership and community involvement as well as high academic performance. The award may be renewed annually if the student remains in good standing with a 3.0 GPA or better, demonstrates significant participation in college life, and maintains full-time status.

* Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. All applicants must provide proof of citizenship (e.g., birth certificate, U.S. passport, certificate of naturalization) or permanent residency (e.g., green card).

* Candidates must demonstrate financial need and have a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) on file with Simmons.

Demonstrating financial need means that a student has a relatively low income. To be eligible to apply, students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and submit the form to Simmons by March 1st. The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov or in the Office of Student Financial Services, located on the second floor of Main College Hall, Room 203.

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Each year fifteen scholarships will be awarded!

Each year, fifteen scholarships will be awarded to students who demonstrate exemplary commitment to their education. These fifteen scholarships are awarded each year.

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When to apply

Applications open on October 1 and close on March 1.

How to apply

You can only apply online, through Simmons FirstPoint. Visit Simmons.edu/kotzen for instructions on creating a FirstPoint account and submitting your application.

This is one scholarship you dont want to miss!

At Simmons University, you will get a top-quality education that is both deeply personal and surprisingly affordable. You will study with the smartest professors in the world while they teach you to be smart yourself. You can complete your education entirely online, or you can combine online courses with on-campus courses. Online students receive the same high-quality education that on-campus students receive, but it’s just more flexible for your schedule.

Simmons University recommends that you apply at least two months before your intended start date to give yourself enough time to hear back from them about your application status and admission decision.