College Awards

Bowdoin College

PrivateBrunswick, MEAdmit rate 7%Meets 100% of need
Official aid page
Biggest award
$1,000 a year
Worth up to
about $4,000 total
Awards
4
Cost per year
$85,100

Guaranteed with admission

Guaranteed if you meet the cutoffs

Bowdoin Scholarship (Endowed/Need-based)

$80,000 a year · about $320,000 over 4 years

Demonstrated financial need as determined by CSS Profile and FAFSA. Bowdoin meets 100% of need for all admitted students.

Need-basedRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Considered when you apply

Considered when you apply for admission

Joshua L. Chamberlain Scholarship

$3,000 a year · about $12,000 over 4 years

Awarded to a select group of students who have demonstrated academic achievements and show promise of exceptional success. Often targets students of low income and diverse backgrounds.

Need-basedRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

National Merit Scholarship

$1,000 a year · about $4,000 over 4 years

Must be a National Merit Finalist and name Bowdoin College as first-choice institution.

National MeritRenewable
No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page

Bowdoin Faculty Scholarship

$3,000 a year

Admitted through Regular Decision. Recognizes excellence in academic work, secondary school performance, and special talents.

No set deadline posted. Apply early.Official page