Scholarships for First-Year Students

Merit-Based Scholarships for First-Year Students for Fall 2025

Ramapo College automatically considers all first-year (freshmen) applicants for a merit-based scholarship.

First-year applicants are considered for merit-based scholarships based on academic performance and their potential to become active members of our community. All aspects of a student’s application are considered including extra-curricular activities, but limited funding and a large number of applications makes our scholarship awards highly competitive. A recommended GPA of 3.5 or higher is encouraged to be eligible for consideration, along with a rigorous HS course schedule.

Ramapo College is test-optional for all programs, except our Articulation Programs (Biology/Dental-LECOM, Biology/Optometry-SUNY Optometry, Biology/Osteopathy-LECOM, and Biology/Pharmacy-LECOM). If you choose to submit an SAT or ACT score, please indicate that on your application. If you choose not to submit, we will review your application holistically using other documents and submitted materials. Students not eligible for these biology related articulation programs will be evaluated for admissions to a generic Biology/Pre-Med major at Ramapo.

Scholarship awards are disbursed in various amounts over four years provided that students maintain the required number of credits, grade point average and good social standing. Unfortunately, due to an increase in applications and limited funding, the College may be unable to offer all students with the above criteria a merit-based scholarship.

To be considered for a merit-based scholarship, students must submit their application by the priority deadline, December 15, 2024 and all required credentials must be received no later than January 3, 2025. No separate application is necessary. An interview may be required upon review of credentials.

Scholarships for Transfer Students

Merit-Based Scholarships for New Jersey Community College Transfer Students for Fall 2025

Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:

• New Jersey Community College Graduate by the time you enroll in Fall 2025
• Transfer applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher will be considered for a scholarship.
• Recipients must enroll full time (32-credits per year)
• Recipients must maintain a 3.0 GPA while enrolled
• Students must submit their application and all required credentials no later than May 1, 2025. No separate application is necessary.

*Applications received by March 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

Each application will be reviewed holistically as they are received.

Unfortunately, due to an increase in applications and limited funding, the College may be unable to offer all students with the above criteria a merit-based scholarship.