The undergraduate opportunities below include both Nazareth scholarships and need-based grants.
Also see Outside Scholarships.
The Bonner Leader scholarship supports 15 students who want to make a difference in the world by providing a scholarship (recipients won't pay more than 50% of Nazareth's tuition), training, and paid community engagement work.
Campus Room Grant: $2,000 per year offered to full-time undergraduate students living in on-campus housing. Renewable for eight consecutive full-time undergraduate semesters provided student lives in Nazareth College on-campus housing. Resident assistants (RA) and students receiving Tuition Exchange, Tuition Remission, HEOP, Young Scholars, study abroad and veteran benefits are not eligible for the Campus Room Grant.
Enhanced Room Grant: $500 per semester offered to eligible full time undergraduate students during the 2022-23 academic year; non-renewable. Resident assistants (RA) and students receiving Tuition Exchange,Tuition Remission, HEOP, Young Scholars, study abroad and veteran benefits are not eligible for the Enhanced Room Grant.
The Williams-Lundeen Scholarship: The Williams-Lundeen Scholarship for LGBTQ Students will be offered to a student(s) who self-identifies as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or questioning. All awardees must self-identify as members of the LGBTQ community and be a full-time student in good academic standing. Interested students may contact the Financial Aid Office for more information.
If interested, please complete the 2023-24 Williams-Lundeen Scholarship Form and email, mail, or drop off to the Nazareth Financial Aid office.
Nazareth College has a wide range of merit scholarships that are offered by the Admissions Committee at the time of acceptance to freshmen and transfer students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement and potential, regardless of financial circumstances.
To be considered for financial-need-based grants, you must apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and demonstrate financial need.
Purple & Gold Grants: Nazareth commits significant funding to its own need-based grant program. Eligibility is determined at the time of acceptance and the receipt of a valid FAFSA. Need-based grants are renewable based upon continued financial eligibility, as determined by filing a FAFSA each academic year, and maintaining satisfactory academic progress.
Federal Pell Grants: Pell Grants are for high-need students. Eligibility is limited to 12 semesters (or equivalent). Filing a FAFSA annually is required and the amount of the offer is based upon the federal needs analysis.
FSEOG (Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant): Federal grants ranging from $100 - $1,000 offered to full-time students who are Pell Grant recipients. Amounts vary based on the limited availability of funds. FAFSA must be filed annually.
New York State Aid for Part-Time Studies (APTS): Offered to matriculated undergraduate students enrolled in 3 to 11 credits with income below New York State net taxable income limit of $50,550 (family income for dependent students) or $34,250 (independent student and spouse, if any). Annual offer amounts vary depending upon the number of applicants and funding levels. Download the APTS Application at "Financial Aid Forms" or pick up the form in the Financial Aid Office. Application deadline is determined by the Financial Aid Office each semester; please contact the office at 585-389-2310 for deadline dates.
New York State TAP: Offers vary, based on New York State net taxable income. Dependent undergraduate students whose families have NYS net taxable incomes below $80,000 may be eligible for TAP. Students must be New York State residents for one year before beginning college and attend full-time (repeated coursework typically does not count towards full-time attendance). Tap is renewable for eight semesters only and students must have a 2.0 GPA by the time they have used four semesters of TAP. Students must file the FAFSA and a New York State TAP application and make sure that TAP has current and complete information as well as the TAP code for Nazareth, which is 0525.
Federal TEACH Grant: The Federal Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides up to $2,000 per semester to academically qualified students who intend to teach in a high-need field in an elementary school or secondary school or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families. Student must complete an application, Agreement To Serve, TEACH grant counseling, and FAFSA annually.
Please see the TEACH Grant information page and the Nazareth College TEACH Grant eligible programs list for more details. Please reach out to the Financial Aid office to request the TEACH Grant application, finaid@naz.edu. Failure to complete the service obligation will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest accrued and capitalized from the date of the original disbursement.
NOTE: TEACH Grant funding and continuance is not guaranteed and is subject to federal budget approval.
Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship $1,500 per semester offered to students transferring directly from a 2-year college program who are members of Phi Theta Kappa when applying for admission to Nazareth College.
A 3.0 cumulative GPA must be maintained.
Phi Theta Kappa offer is contingent upon official verification of PTK membership, which must be received before June 30 to enroll in the fall term, or before October 31 to enroll in spring term.
RCSD students: Nazareth offers scholarships and other assistance to support your success in a bachelor's degree program.
Learn more: From Rochester City School District to Naz
Nazareth College has seven scholarship opportunities available to provide assistance to students who study abroad in a Nazareth College program.
Please visit the Study Abroad section of our Financial Aid Policies to view a listing of study abroad scholarships.
Nazareth Veteran's Scholarship: Up to $8,000 for full time undergraduate students who are not eligible for Nazareth Yellow Ribbon. Veteran Scholarship will be offered to any post-Sept. 11 honorably discharged veteran who has served at least six months of active duty or Chapter 33 approved transferee with veteran tuition benefits eligibility.
Yellow Ribbon Program: This program is only available to veterans and Chapter 33 transferees at the 100% benefit level. Nazareth College has enrolled to participate in the program with an amount of up to $7,500 per academic year for all full-time undergraduate students. The VA will match each additional dollar by the college up to total tuition and fees.
More details: Veterans Benefits
Undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually at time of packaging. Student must continue in the major for which the scholarship was offered. A portfolio review is required and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Art and Design Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained and student minors in Art. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually. A portfolio review is required and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Art and Design Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually at time of packaging. Student must continue in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. An audition (acting concentration) or an interview (technical theatre) is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Theatre and Dance Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained and student minors in Dance. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually. An audition (acting concentration) or an interview (technical theatre) is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Theatre and Dance Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually at time of packaging. Student must continue in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. (If the student changes majors but is registered for an ensemble course, the music scholarship will be reduced to the appropriate non-major music scholarship). An audition is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by School of Music faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained and the student is registered for an ensemble course. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually. An audition is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by School of Music faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually at time of packaging. Student must continue in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. (If the student changes majors but is registered for an ensemble course, the music theatre scholarship will be reduced to the appropriate non-major music theatre scholarship). An audition is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Music/Theatre Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained and student is registered for an ensemble course. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually. An audition is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Music/Theatre Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually at time of packaging. Student must continue in the major for which the scholarship was awarded. (If the student changes majors but is registered for an ensemble course, the theatre scholarship will be reduced to the appropriate non-major theatre scholarship). An audition (acting concentration) or an interview (technical theatre) is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Theatre and Dance Department faculty.
Renewable for eight consecutive, full-time undergraduate semesters provided that a 2.0 cumulative GPA is maintained and student is registered for an ensemble course. Renewal eligibility is reviewed annually. An audition is required for consideration and pending review of all applications including the Visual and Performing Arts. Offer is determined by the Music/Theatre Department faculty.
The following scholarships are offered to graduate students each year, some as a result of written competition. Announcements of the annual competitions and applications, if applicable, are available via the academic departments noted.
Magdalena Callahan Scholarship - offered annually to a student in a Graduate Literacy Education program. Contact Dr. Maria Hopkins
Josephine F. Haire Family Scholarship - offered annually to a student in a Graduate Inclusive Education program. Contact Susan Sturm
Rochester Guild for Special Children Scholarship - offered annually to a student in a Graduate Inclusive Education program. Contact Susan Sturm
Deborah Ann Bartimo Silva Scholarship - offered to a Communications Sciences and Disorders (speech-language pathology) student. Contact Melissa Johnson
Federal TEACH Grant The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant Program provides grants of up to $2,000 per semester to academically qualified students who intend to teach a high-need subject in an elementary school or secondary school or educational service agency that serves students from low-income families. To receive the grant, complete an application, Agreement To Serve, TEACH grant counseling and FAFSA annually.
Please see TEACH Grant information page and the Nazareth College TEACH Grant eligible programs list for more details. Please reach out to the Financial Aid office to request the TEACH Grant application, finaid@naz.edu. Failure to complete the service obligation will result in the grant being converted to a Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loan with interest accrued and capitalized from the date of original disbursement.
NOTE: TEACH Grant funding and continuance is not guaranteed and is subject to federal budget approval.
ROC Urban Teaching Fellows Program is a paid teacher residency program, plus money toward tuition at Nazareth, designed to prepare teachers for a career in the Rochester City School District.
AMPs Up provides grants for selected grad students who want to work in a high-need school.
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