Scholarship Programs

Federal Programs

Connecticut State Programs

Post University participates in the following financial aid programs administered by the State of Connecticut:

Post University Student Financial Aid Programs

In addition to its participation in federal and state financial aid programs, Post University offers several financial aid programs of its own. These include:

Scholarships and Grants

Scholarship awards have no repayment obligation. However, students are required to maintain specific academic standards to maintain their award. Scholarships are often included as part of a total financial aid package. A number of programs are available to students who are have demonstrated exceptional talents and academic abilities.

2008 Trustee Scholarship

Annual scholarship award:
This academic achievement based scholarship award is $8,000 per year. To be eligible a student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a 1650 SAT or 24 ACT score. Each award recipient will also receive a $750 book voucher for the 1st semester. This is a renewable scholarship.

2008 Presidential Scholarship

Annual scholarship award:
The Presidential Scholarship is an academic achievement based award of $6,000 per year. To be considered a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 and a 1500 SAT or 22 ACT score. Each award recipient will also receive a $750 book voucher for the 1st semester. This is a renewable scholarship.

2008 Post Leadership Grant

Annual scholarship award:
The Post Leadership Grant is an achievement based award of $4,000 per year that is awarded for academic achievement and leadership qualities demonstrated through participation in various service organizations. The grant will be awarded to students who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 and a 1350 SAT or 20 ACT score. Each student will also receive a $750 book voucher for the 1st semester. This is a renewable scholarship.

*All awards are renewable for four years contingent upon maintaining a 2.5 cumulative GPA. Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the Admissions Committee.

Academic Scholarships

Academic scholarships are awarded to students who demonstrate high scholastic achievement throughout their high school or university career. The following academic scholarships are awarded annually and are contingent upon the student’s maintaining a specified Cumulative Grade Point Average while at Post, including:

  • Edward-David Ruiz Scholarship
  • Academic Major Scholarships
  • Athletic Grants

Private Scholarships

  • Alumni Referral
  • Post College Foundation
  • Business Women’s Forum (News Article)
  • Christopher Pruitt Scholarship
  • Damon Palladino Scholarship
  • Grace Marafino Scholarship
  • Archives Management Scholarship
  • Charles Zwicker Scholarship
  • Clive Warning Scholarship
  • Dean’s Scholarship
  • Edward/Rose Traurig
  • Equine Resource Louis D. Traurig
  • Phyllis DeLeo & Jay Alix Rose Traurig Female Athlete
  • Stephen Michael Max Traurig
  • Raymond LaMoy Athletic Farina Trust Scholarship

These and other scholarships should be applied for annually. Applications will be available March 3rd, 2008 and due back on April 1st. Please contact the Office of Student Finance or your Tuition Planner for further details.