College Awards

Claremont McKenna College

PrivateClaremont, CAAdmit rate 10%
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full tuition
Worth up to
about $272,000 total
Awards
6
Cost per year
$86,500

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Frank Seaver Leadership Scholarship

Full tuition · about $272,000 over 4 years

Exceptional leadership promise and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world. Applicants must submit their Common or Coalition application by the deadline.

Renewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.

Interdisciplinary Science Scholarship (ISS)

Full tuition · about $272,000 over 4 years

Passion for science and leadership; must be from a lower-income household. Requires a dual or double major in a science subject and a non-science subject (or Integrated Science major).

Major-specificRenewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.

McKenna Achievement Award

$15,000 a year · about $60,000 over 4 years

Highest academic achievement and significant extracurricular activities demonstrating sustained commitment, leadership, and personal growth.

Renewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.

Kravis Scholars

$5,000 a year · about $20,000 over 4 years

Under-served and first-generation students with demonstrated financial need.

Need-basedFirst-generationRenewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.

Wagener Family Global Scholars

$2,500 a year · about $10,000 over 4 years

Students who qualify for need-based aid with a demonstrated interest in global affairs. Includes a requirement to study abroad in a non-English speaking country.

Need-basedMajor-specificRenewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.

St. Dennis Scholars

Financial aid support plus scholar community benefits

Passionate about mathematics and other quantitative disciplines; typically graduates of public high schools and first-generation students with financial need.

Need-basedFirst-generationMajor-specificRenewable
Dec 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Dec 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration.