Scholarship details
The Kotzen Scholarship covers full tuition, lodging and board, as well as an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research assistance, and other opportunities. This scholarship is awarded for four years of full-time undergraduate study and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
About the Scholarship:
Simmons University is a college located in Boston, Massachusetts. Simmons University is a private women’s university that is co-ed at the graduate level. For a more personalized experience, students at Simmons can select from more than 60 undergraduate majors. During their studies, all students participate in internships, clinical placements, fieldwork, or research projects to obtain experience before entering the industry. Simmons has pioneered a higher education paradigm that other schools and universities are only now beginning to emulate: the integration of education for leadership in high-demand professional sectors with the intellectual foundation of the liberal arts. As a result, a Simmons graduate is not only equipped to work, but also to lead in professional, civic, and personal life – a vision of empowerment that Simmons refers to as “preparation for life’s work.” Simmons students like the small class sizes, outstanding internship opportunities, and individual attention from knowledgeable and practitioner instructors. Students mix their academic lives with campus group events and activities, sports, service initiatives, cultural events, campus traditions, and involvement in the larger Boston community. Through internships, fieldwork, and independent projects, Simmons’ independent learning requirement guarantees that students gain hands-on experience and professional contacts. Simmons also provides lifelong career services, outstanding alumnae mentorship programs, and a large alumnae network. Simmons has kept faithful to its great tradition of imaginative thinking and social responsibility since its founding in 1899, reinforcing its bedrock goal and providing transformative learning that connects passion with lifelong purpose and achievement. John Simmons, a wealthy textile maker, created the college because he believed that women should be given the opportunity to study for professional roles in society. The university is well-known for its progressive educational philosophy; the first African American student graduated in 1914, and it was one of only a few private colleges that did not impose admission quotas on Jewish students during the 1900s. It recently became the country’s third women’s college to admit transgender women. Simmons College consists of an academic campus and a residential campus, both of which are close to one another. The residential campus includes a theater, a dining hall, a fitness center, and a health center, in addition to many housing halls. There are also numerous student clubs and organizations, as well as the sporting teams known as the Sharks. In addition to the College of Arts and Sciences Graduate Studies, the School of Library and Information Science, the School of Management, the School of Social Work, and the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, the undergraduate college provides more than 50 diverse programs. Former pupils include Gwen Ifill, managing editor of Washington Week, film producer Denise Di Novi, whose credits include Edward Scissorhands and Crazy Stupid Love, and six-time Grammy Award contender Nnenna Freelon.
Scholarship Sponsor(s): Simmons University
Scholarship Country: United States
Scholarship Worth: $3,000
Study Level: PhD
Nationality: International Students
Scholarship Offer:
The Kotzen Scholarship covers full tuition, lodging and board, as well as an additional $3,000 for academic pursuits such as study abroad, research assistance, and other opportunities. This scholarship is awarded for four years of full-time undergraduate study and supersedes any previously awarded merit scholarship.
Eligibility for Scholarship.
- Apply for the autumn semester as a freshman.
- Simmons is a test-optional school, so you can choose whether or not to submit standardized test scores with your admission application. If you choose to submit test scores, an ACT score of 28 or higher is suggested, as is a SAT score of 1300 or higher.
- TOEFL and SAT or ACT scores are required for non-native English speakers.
- Unweighted GPA of 3.3 or higher
- During or before your senior year of high school, you should take a college prepared curriculum that includes an advanced level math course
- Honors, advanced placement (AP), and international baccalaureate (IB) courses taken in respective high school systems
- Students that match the above qualifications are frequently interested in Simmons’ Honors Program.
Nationality
The Simmons University 2022 Kotzen Scholarship Scholarship is open to all International Students
Application Procedure
- Essay starters
- Short Answer (no more than 250 words): How would you spend your extra $3,000 per year (for study abroad, short-term courses, summer internship tuition, and/or research support)?
- Formal Essay (maximum 500 words): Some say that leaders are born, not made, while others argue the contrary, that leaders are “made.” Write an essay in which you argue one of two points of view. To illustrate your thesis, use a specific example of a leader, either from history or from your own personal experience.
- Finalists selected for scholarship consideration must undergo an interview in February.
- The application includes a brief response and a formal essay in response to the prompts below, as well as a CV detailing activities and involvements. By December 1, students should email their essays and resumes in PDF or Word format with the subject line “Kotzen Application.” The student’s entire name and date of birth should be on each page of the document
- Please keep in mind that it is the duty of the student to deliver a workable file in the appropriate format (PDF or Word), as we will not convert or accept incompatible files (i.e. Google Docs, Pages, etc.)
Application Deadline
The application deadline for Simmons University 2022 Kotzen Scholarship Is December 1, 2022 It is worthy to note that Simmons University 2022 Kotzen Scholarship is renewable every year.
