Fisher Merit Scholarship
Fisher College awards Day Division entering freshmen each year a scholarship
of $2,000 on the basis of academic and personal achievement in high school
and a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students are selected for this award
based on a careful consideration of both their individual scholastic achievement,
as well as their overall contribution to their high school community. The
Fisher Merit Scholarship, which is not based upon financial need, is renewable
each year provided that the student maintains a 3.0 GPA. (However, students
are not eligible if they did not receive a scholarship award during the freshmen
year.)
A DCE Merit Scholarship is also available for $100/course for qualifying students in the Division of Continuing Education (DCE).
Fisher Honors Program Scholarship (Day Division only)
The
Honors Program Scholarship awards $5000 to those students accepted into Fisher
College's Honor Program. The Fisher Honors Program Scholarship is
renewable
each year, as long as the student remains in good standing with the Honors
Program.
Scholarship Renewal
Merit scholarships are renewed annually as long as the student is attending
classes as a full-time student and maintains the cumulative grade point average
required for the scholarship.
Grade point averages (GPA) are reviewed at the end of the Spring semester. Students whose cumulative GPA falls below the required standard are allowed one academic semester of probation in the following academic year to regain eligibility. During the probation semester, the student will receive the scholarship.
If the student fails to attain the required GPA after the probationary semester, the scholarship will be cancelled. The student may regain the scholarship by bringing his/her cumulative GPA above the required standard. Students are only eligible for one probationary period.
Appeal Process
Students who lose their scholarship for academic or other
reasons can submit an appeal in writing to their financial aid counselor,
explaining the special
circumstances to be considered. Appeals will be reviewed on a case-by-case
basis by the Scholarship Appeals Committee. All decisions are final.