University Of Rochester

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Rochester, NY

University Website:  https://www.rochester.edu/
Apply Online:  https://enrollment.rochester.edu/apply/

The University of Rochester (U of R, UR) is a private, nonsectarian, research university in Rochester, New York, United States. The university grants undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral and professional degrees. The university has six schools and various interdisciplinary programs.

The University of Rochester is noted for its Eastman School of Music. The university is also home to the Institute of Optics, founded in 1929, the nation's first educational program devoted exclusively to optics. Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics is home to the second most powerful fusion laser in the world.

In its history five university alumni, two faculty, and one senior research associate at Strong Memorial Hospital have been awarded a Nobel Prize; eight alumni and four faculty members have won a Pulitzer Prize, and 19 faculty members have been awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship. Faculty and alumni of Rochester make up nearly one-quarter of the scientists on the board advising NASA in the development of the James Webb Space Telescope, which will replace the Hubble Space Telescope as of 2011.

The University of Rochester, across all of its schools and campuses, enrolls approximately 5,600 undergraduates and 4,600 graduate students. Its 158 buildings house over 200 academic majors. Additionally, Rochester (along with its affiliated Strong Health System) is the largest employer in the Greater Rochester area and the sixth largest employer in New York State.

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University of Rochester College Scholarships

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Churchill Scholarship

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

Up to $65,000 November 01, 2024 See Details

Description

The Churchill Scholarship is available to students who would like to pursue one year of graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. You must be a college senior or recent graduate of a participating institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, a proven talent in research, and...

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Churchill Scholarship

The Winston Churchill Foundation of the United States

award

Up to $65,000

deadline

November 01, 2024
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Description

The Churchill Scholarship is available to students who would like to pursue one year of graduate studies in engineering, mathematics, or the sciences at the University of Cambridge. You must be a college senior or recent graduate of a participating institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement, a proven talent in research, and...

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ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

Reaching Out

$20,000 Varies See Details

Description

The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship

Reaching Out

award

$20,000

deadline

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Description

The ROMBA LGBT+ Fellowship is open to students who attend one of the 64 member schools. You must identify as a member or ally of the LGBT+ community and be enrolled in a business program to be considered for this award.

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

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Up to $5,000

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Description

The IES Merit-Based David Porter Diversity Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be from a student group who have been traditionally under-represented on study abroad programs. This includes but is not limited to, students of color, the LGBT...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

Up to $2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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IES Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship

Institute for the International Education of Students (IES Abroad)

award

Up to $2,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Institute for the International Education of Students (IES) Need-Based Financial Aid Scholarship is available to students at institutions that are members or associate members of the IES college consortium. You must be accepted into an IES study abroad program to be eligible for this award. You also must currently be receiving financial...

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Dean's Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Dean's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Rochester who demonstrate academic achievement and potential.

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Dean's Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

award

$2,000

deadline

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Description

The Dean's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Rochester who demonstrate academic achievement and potential.

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IB Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The IB Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Rochester. You must have participated in the IB program at Wilson Magnet High School and enclose a letter of recommendation from your IB secondary school coordinator to be eligible for this award.

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IB Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

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100% of tuition

deadline

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Description

The IB Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at the University of Rochester. You must have participated in the IB program at Wilson Magnet High School and enclose a letter of recommendation from your IB secondary school coordinator to be eligible for this award.

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Abbey Family Scholarship

Cornell University Law School

Varies March 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Abbey Family Scholarship is open to students at Cornell University, School of Law. First preference will be given to a student from Forestville High (Forestville, NY) followed by preference for a student with an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester.

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Abbey Family Scholarship

Cornell University Law School

award

Varies

deadline

March 15, 2025
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Description

The Abbey Family Scholarship is open to students at Cornell University, School of Law. First preference will be given to a student from Forestville High (Forestville, NY) followed by preference for a student with an undergraduate degree from the University of Rochester.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

Varies Varies See Details

Description

The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to transfer students at the University of Rochester who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.

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Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

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Varies

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The Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship is available to transfer students at the University of Rochester who are members of Phi Theta Kappa.

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HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

Health Resources And Services Administration

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Description

The HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students is available to students who are from a disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You must be attending a participating school of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing or a related allied health field to be considered for this award.

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HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students

Health Resources And Services Administration

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Varies

deadline

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Description

The HRSA Scholarship for Disadvantaged Students is available to students who are from a disadvantaged background as defined by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You must be attending a participating school of medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, nursing or a related allied health field to be considered for this award.

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Ahora Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

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Description

The Ahora Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen from Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of Rochester. You must complete the common application, the University of Rochester's common application supplement and all supporting materials to be eligible for this award.

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Ahora Scholarship - University of Rochester

University of Rochester

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Varies

deadline

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Description

The Ahora Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen from Latin America and the Caribbean at the University of Rochester. You must complete the common application, the University of Rochester's common application supplement and all supporting materials to be eligible for this award.

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