The Gilbert and Marcia Kotzen Scholars Programme is a competitive merit grant that recognises the most talented students at Simmons University who seek a transformative education. This prestigious award honours excellence in study abroad experiences, scholarly research, and intellectual curiosity.
The Kotzen Scholarship provides full tuition, lodging, and board, along with an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research assistance, and other opportunities. This scholarship is available for four years of full-time undergraduate education and will replace any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Summary
- Location: USA
- Host University: Simmons University
- Level of study: Bachelor’s degree and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship
- Duration: 4 years
- Deadline: December 1, 2024
Benefits
- Free tuition
- Room and board
- $3000
- supersedes any previous merit scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
- Apply for the autumn semester as a first-year student.
- You can decide whether to submit your test results with your admission application since Simmons is a test-optional institution. For individuals choosing to submit test results, a 28 on the ACT and a 1300 or higher on the SAT are required.
- Non-native English speakers must provide evidence of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS, TOEFL fundamentals, SAT/ACT results, or Duolingo English Test).
- Unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher
- Math curriculum during high school at a different level
- Any certificate of honour, advanced placement at AP and international baccalaureate students took during their high school
Essay prompts
Two essays of the following title
- How would you use your additional annual award of $3000 (for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, and/or research support)? (maximum 250 words)
- Formal essay: Some people argue that leaders are born, not made, while others defend the opposite view, namely that leaders are “made.” Write an essay in which you defend one view or another. Explain it with a clear example of a leader, either from history or from your own personal experience to support your argument. (Maximum 500 words).
Note: Your essay must be in PDF or Word format.
How to Apply
The application package consists of a short answer and a formal essay answering the essay prompts above. Applicants should also submit a resume including activities and involvements. Essays and resume format is PDF or Word Doc and must be submitted via email with the subject line “Kotzen Application” by December 1. Please note that each page of the document must contain the student’s full name and date of birth.
- By December 1, 2023, applicants must have completed and submitted both their scholarship application and their admission application to the university.
- In mid-January, finalists for scholarship consideration will be notified.
- Finalists chosen for scholarship consideration will be required to complete an interview in February.
- By March 1, recipients will be contacted.
Submission Email: ugadm@simmons.edu
For further information about Kotzen Scholarship, please visit Simmon University’s website.
