Great news for international students! The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship is now open for applications. In this article, we provide a detailed guide on this fully funded undergraduate scholarship, its benefits, and a step-by-step application process.
The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarships 2026-2027 are fully funded awards for international undergraduate students. This prestigious scholarship covers full tuition, mandatory fees, and room and board.
Additionally, recipients are awarded $3,000 per year for study abroad programs, summer internship tuition, short-term courses, or research support. The scholarship is offered for the full duration of a four-year undergraduate program and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Students who meet the criteria are often encouraged to apply to the Simmons Honors Program for enhanced academic opportunities.
Scholarship Summary
- Level of Study: Undergraduate
- Institution: Simmons University
- Study in: USA
- Opportunity Focus Areas: See list of eligible courses below
- Program Period: Scholarship covers the standard duration of full-time study
- Application Deadline: 1 December 2025
Eligible Courses
- African Studies (BA)
- Accounting (BSBA)
- Biology (BS) / Nutrition and Health Promotion (MS)
- Art (BA)
- Biochemistry (BS)
- Arts Administration (BA)
- Biostatistics (BS)
- Business (Minor)
- Business Management (BSBA)
- Chemistry (BS) / Chemistry Management (BS)
- Computer Science (BS) / Library and Information Science (MS)
- Cinema and Media Studies (Minor)
- Communications (BA)
- Data Science and Analytics (BS)
- East Asian Studies (BA)
- Economics (BA) / Economics & Public Policy (MPP)
- Economics and Mathematics (BS)
- Elementary Education (BA/BS & MAT/MS)
- English (BA)
- Entrepreneurship (Minor)
- Environmental Science (BS)
- Exercise Science (BS) / Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Finance (BSBA)
- French (BA)
- Financial Mathematics (BS)
- Graphic Design (Concentration)
- Gender History (Minor)
- Health Informatics (BS) / Health Care Management (Minor)
- History (BA)
- Information Technology (BS)
- International Relations (BA)
- Journalism (Concentration)
- Mathematics (BS)
- Marketing (BSBA)
- Media Arts (Concentration)
- Music (BA)
- Neuroscience and Behaviour (BS)
- Nursing (BS/MS/N): including RN holders
- Nutrition (BS/MS) / Nutrition & Health Promotion (MS)
- Organizational Studies (Minor)
- Performing Arts (Minor) / Photography (Minor)
- Philosophy (BA)
- Physics (BS) / Physics of Materials (Minor)
- Political Science (BA) / Public Policy (MPP)
- Principled Leadership (Minor)
- Psychology (BA)
- Public Health (BS/BA) / Nutrition & Health Promotion (MS)
- Public History (Minor)
- Public Policy Studies (Minor)
- Public Relations and Marketing Communications (BA)
- Retail Management (BSBA)
- Social Work (BSW/MSW)
- Scientific Computation (Minor)
- Special Education (BA/BS & MSEd)
- Sociology (BA) / Sociology & Public Policy (MPP)
- Spanish (BA)
- Statistics (Minor)
- Sustainability (Minor)
- Women’s & Gender Studies (BA)
- Web Design & Development (BS)
Scholarship Coverage
The Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship provides:
- Full tuition, mandatory fees, and room & board
- $3,000 annual award for study abroad, summer internship tuition, short-term courses, or research support
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Language Requirement: English
- Eligible Countries: Open to all countries worldwide
- Standardized Test Scores: ACT ≥ 28, SAT (new) ≥ 1300, SAT (old CR+M) ≥ 1250; minimum 600 in each SAT section recommended
- Application Status: Must apply as a freshman for the fall semester
- English Proficiency: Non-native speakers must submit TOEFL and SAT/ACT scores
- Academic Record:
- College preparatory curriculum with advanced math during or before senior year
- Minimum GPA of 3.3 unweighted
- Participation in honors, AP, or IB courses if available
How to Apply
Follow these steps to apply for the Simmons University Kotzen Scholarship:
- Submit both scholarship and admission applications by 1 December 2025
- Email essays and resume (PDF or Word) to [email protected] with the subject line: “Simmons Distinguished Scholar Award application”
- Include your full name and date of birth on each page
- Formal Essay (300–500 words): Describe your leadership style, experiences that shaped you, and your vision as a future leader at Simmons
- Interview: Finalists will attend an on-campus interview in February; international applicants may use Skype interviews if unable to travel
Official Website
For more information on eligibility, benefits, and application guidance, visit:
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