Simmons University Distinguished Scholar Awards for Female International Students
Sandra Quarshie 
OVERVIEW
Simmons University is accepting applications from female international students for the 2025/2026 academic season. The university, which is located in Boston in the United States of America, is offering scholarships for female international students to pursue their undergraduate studies for a four-year period.
This article discusses the details and benefits of the scholarship, including the eligibility criteria, application process, application deadline, and so on.
THE SIMMONS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARDS
The Simmons University Scholar Awards for female international students is a fully funded scholarship that covers tuition and other mandatory fees (eexcept health insurance) for a four-year undergraduate program. In addition to the full tuition coverage, students also receive $3000 for study abroad programs, summer internships, research support, and other short-term courses. This is a highly competitive scholarship awarded to the best and brightest female students who have demonstrated interest in creating positive change and giving back to their community.
SCHOLARSHIP SUMMARY
- Level of study: undergraduate
- Institution: Simmons University
- Country of study: USA
- Awards given: full tuition coverage.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Female international students applying for the Simmons Distinguished Scholar Awards must meet the following criteria:
- Apply for the fall semester as a first-year student.
- Have a minimum GPA of 3.50.
- Provide proof of English language proficiency (for non-native English speakers).
- Provide standardized test scores (optional).
- Demonstrate interest in community involvement by providing proof of previous engagements through volunteer work, leadership roles, etc.
- Demonstrate passion for their chosen field of study.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Applicants should submit an essay of not more than 300-500 words describing their leadership styles and providing examples of the very experiences that have shaped their leadership styles and and also a brief description of what kind of leader they think they will be at Simmons University.
The essay should be submitted through the Common Application or in PDF/word document via email (ugadm@simmons.edu) with the subject line "SIMMONS DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR AWARD APPLICATION." Each page of the document should include the applicant's full name and date of birth.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
The scholarship application should be submitted by 1st December 2024.
Applying to Simmons University
To be considered for the Simmon Distinguished Scholar Award, female international students must first be admitted into Simmons University for their undergraduate studies.
Documents required for the undergraduate application include;
- Personal essays (separate from the scholarship application essay)
- Two recommendation letters (academic references). Letters of recommendation can be sent through the Common App or directly to (ugadm@simmons.edu).
- Official secondary school transcripts
- English proficiency test scores (if applicable).
Applications for undergraduate studies should be submitted by:
- 1st November, 2024 (spring admissions)
- 1st November—1st December, 2024 (early admissions for fall)
- 1st February, 2025 (Regular admissions for fall)
