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Barnard College · New York

Barnard Merit Aid

Barnard offers a range of named academic awards recognizing excellence across disciplines, with particular strength in STEM research.

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Who this school is for

Students who excel academically and have interests in scientific research will find Barnard offers meaningful recognition through its named prizes, including dedicated STEM opportunities.

Tuition / cost of attendance: Approximately $103,000 for 2026-2027. Source

Institutional merit aid tiers

Every tier below is sourced to the school’s own published financial aid pages. Renewal terms apply only if the student maintains the stated GPA.

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Beckman Scholars Program

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Lesser-known scholarships at Barnard

Named awards that don’t always surface on the main financial aid page. Each one has its own eligibility rules.

AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Helen R. Downes Prize is awarded to graduating seniors who show promise of distinction in medicine or the medical sciences.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityDonald and Nancy Ritchie Grants are awarded for biological study or research.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Spiera Family Prize is awarded for promise of excellence by a student majoring in biological sciences.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Hermann Botanical Prize is awarded to an undergraduate student proficient in biology.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Ida and John Kauderer Prize is awarded to premedical students majoring in chemistry.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityEdna Henry Bennett Memorial Grants are awarded for summer study at a biological research station.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityHerbert Maule Richards Grants are awarded for botanical or general biological research.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Constance Von Wahl Prize is awarded for advanced work in biology.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Lucy Moses Award is awarded to a premedical student likely to provide service to the medically underserved.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Gertrude Bunger Zufall Award is awarded to a premedical student entering her senior year.

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AmountAmount not publishedEligibilityThe Barbara Ann Liskin Memorial Prize is awarded to a premedical student committed to women’s issues and to a humanistic approach to patient care.

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Sources used on this page

Every claim is checked against Barnard’s own published materials. Below is the full reference set.

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