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Bengal Academic Scholarships
UMFK offers a number of merit-based scholarships for qualifying first year and transfer students enrolled in on-campus degree programs. A separate application is not required to qualify. Simply complete your admissions application and you will automatically be reviewed for eligibility when the Admissions Committee makes a decision on your application. UMFK strongly encourages students who are eligible for U.S. Federal financial aid to apply for financial aid by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Click one of the buttons below to see what scholarships are available.
Students with a Bachelor’s degree are not eligible for this academic scholarship
Gold level recipients are required to live on campus
Bengal Academic Scholarships
| Scholarship Name | Residency | Eligibility Requirements | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Gold (Freshman) | In-State & Canada | 2 out of 3: SAT 1120+ (24+ ACT), top 30% class rank, HS GPA 3.0 | $2,000.00 |
| Out of State | 2 out of 3: SAT 1120+ (24+ ACT), top 30% class rank, HS GPA 3.0 | $5,000.00 | |
| International | Cumulative Average is 90 - 100 (3.0/4.0) | $5,000.00 | |
| Bengal Silver (Freshman) | In-State & Canada | 2 out of 3: SAT 1020-1110 (20-23 ACT), top 50% class rank, HS GPA is 2.8 or higher | $1,000.00 |
| Out of State | 2 out of 3: SAT 1020-1110 (20-23 ACT), top 50% class rank, HS GPA 2.80 or higher | $3,500.00 | |
| International | Cumulative Average is 80 - 89 (2.75) | $3,500.00 | |
| Bengal Transfer | In-State & Canada | Cumulative GPA is 2.75 | $1,000.00 |
| Out of State | Cumulative GPA is 2.75 | $5,000.00 | |
| International | Cumulative GPA is 2.75 | $5,000.00 |
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