College Awards

University of Notre Dame

PrivateNotre Dame, INAdmit rate 11%Meets 100% of need
Official aid page
Biggest award
Full tuition
Worth up to
about $260,000 total
Awards
10
Cost per year
$83,271

Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

Pathways to Notre Dame (Tuition Guarantee)

$150 a year · $600 over 4 years

Families with annual income below $150,000 (with typical assets) receive at least full tuition; below $200,000 receive at least half tuition. Most below $60,000 receive full COA.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Greater China Scholars Program

Full tuition · about $260,000 over 4 years

Exceptional academic achievement and commitment to the betterment of society; includes $5,000 enrichment grant.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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Scott Scholars Program

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Admitted students identified for academic merit, leadership, and service. Includes an additional $12,000 enrichment fund.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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Latino Studies Scholars Program (LSSP)

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Interest in impacting the Latino community; includes up to $10,000 in summer grant support.

Renewable
Jan 4, 2027Official page

Stinson Scholars Program

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Outstanding academic achievement and commitment to service; includes $12,000 enrichment fund.

Major-specificRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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Hesburgh-Yusko Scholars Program

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Exceptional merit and leadership; program is phasing out but currently active for selected students.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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AnBryce Scholars Initiative

Full financial need met

First-generation college students with exceptional academic records.

First-generationRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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By invitation or nomination

By invitation or nomination

Balfour-Hesburgh Scholars Program

Full tuition and fees · about $260,000 over 4 years

High-achieving students from underrepresented populations (low-income, first-gen).

Need-basedFirst-generationRenewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

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Corde Scholars Program

$25,000 a year · about $100,000 over 4 years

Commitment to public service and justice; includes enrichment funding.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration

Transformational Leaders Program

Variable enrichment funding

High-potential undergraduate students; provides comprehensive support services.

Renewable
Nov 1, 2026Official page

Apply by Nov 1 for priority merit scholarship consideration