Rider University

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Lawrenceville, NJ

University Website:  www.rider.edu/
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Rider University is a private, coeducational and nonsectarian university located chiefly in Lawrenceville, in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It consists of five academic units: the College of Business Administration, the College of Liberal Arts, Education and Sciences, the College of Continuing Studies, and the Westminster College of the Arts. In addition to regional accreditation, the undergraduate and graduate programs in business are accredited by AACSB, and the professional education graduate programs are accredited by NCATE. Rider University is considered selective. It was ranked in the 2012 US News & World Report America's Best Colleges guide at number 21 in the Regional Universities North category. Rider University is also listed in the Princeton Review The Best 376 Colleges 2013 edition, where it is also ranked #15 Least Beautiful Campus, and #17 Least Happy Students. There are 5,982 undergraduate and graduate students attending.

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Rider University College Scholarships

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Presidential Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

$24,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Presidential Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1250 SAT / 28 ACT score and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Presidential Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

$24,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Presidential Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1250 SAT / 28 ACT score and have a minimum 3.5 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Provost Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

$20,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Provost Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1150 SAT / 25 ACT score and have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Provost Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

$20,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Provost Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1150 SAT / 25 ACT score and have a minimum 3.25 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dean's Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

$18,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Dean's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1050 SAT / 23 ACT score and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Dean's Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

$18,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Dean's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1050 SAT / 23 ACT score and a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Founder's Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

$15,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The Founder's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1000 SAT / 21 ACT score and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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Founder's Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

$15,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The Founder's Scholarship is available to incoming freshmen at Rider University. You must have a minimum 1000 SAT / 21 ACT score and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award.

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First-Year Student Merit Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

Up to $28,000 January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The First-Year Student Merit Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Rider University. Selection is based on academic merit.

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First-Year Student Merit Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

Up to $28,000

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The First-Year Student Merit Scholarship is available to incoming freshman students at Rider University. Selection is based on academic merit.

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Transfer Merit Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

Up to $22,000 April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Transfer Merit Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at Rider University who have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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Transfer Merit Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

Up to $22,000

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Transfer Merit Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at Rider University who have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

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Yellow Ribbon Scholarship - Rider University

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100% of tuition Varies See Details

Description

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Rider University who are veterans of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. Dependents of military veterans are also eligible.

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Yellow Ribbon Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

100% of tuition

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Yellow Ribbon Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students at Rider University who are veterans of the U.S. Military Armed Forces. Dependents of military veterans are also eligible.

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David Dubois Organ Competition Scholarship

Rider University

100% of tuition January 15, 2026 See Details

Description

The David Dubois Organ Competition Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and current undergraduate students at Rider University. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing either a bachelor of music in music education with a focus on organ or a bachelor of arts in music degree with a focus on organ. You must also participate...

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David Dubois Organ Competition Scholarship

Rider University

award

100% of tuition

deadline

January 15, 2026
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Description

The David Dubois Organ Competition Scholarship is available to incoming freshman and current undergraduate students at Rider University. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing either a bachelor of music in music education with a focus on organ or a bachelor of arts in music degree with a focus on organ. You must also participate...

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Transfer Trustee Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

100% of tuition April 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Transfer Trustee Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at Rider University. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have completed at least 60 credit hours, and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to be eligible for this award.

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Transfer Trustee Scholarship - Rider University

Rider University

award

100% of tuition

deadline

April 01, 2026
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Description

The Transfer Trustee Scholarship is available to entering transfer students at Rider University. You must have a minimum 3.5 GPA, have completed at least 60 credit hours, and be a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society to be eligible for this award.

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Bonner Leader Program

The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

Up to $0 Varies See Details

Description

The Bonner Leader Program is available to students attending participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Leaders will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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Bonner Leader Program

The Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation

award

Up to $0

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Bonner Leader Program is available to students attending participating colleges. You must demonstrate high financial need and have an interest in community service and social justice issues to be eligible for this award. Bonner Leaders will be expected to serve an average of 10 hours of community service each week during the school year...

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