The starting point
Mid-size private research university outside Boston where merit aid is concentrated in the competitive Justice Brandeis Scholarship for top-of-pool applicants — plus a handful of niche awards (Waltham residents, transfers, $500 National Merit, sophomore-only Giumette).
Selection beyond grades and scores. These awards are not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read each award's selection rules, application steps and dates. Meeting a minimum is not an award offer.
Awards to discuss
First 3 of 5 recorded awards, in chapter display order. This is a selection, not a ranking. Read the full chapter for all awards. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Justice Brandeis Scholarship
Amount not publicly disclosed; described as 'the most prestigious scholarship offered by Brandeis' · Published award terms
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Awarded competitively to students 'with outstanding academic records at the top of our applicant pool.' No separate application — selection happens through the regular admission review.
Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters of undergraduate enrollment.
Other terms: Brandeis does not publish the dollar amount publicly; families should confirm with Student Financial Services. Funds the school's flagship merit award.
https://www.brandeis.edu/student-financial-services/financial-aid/scholarships/merit/index.html
Stroum Family Waltham Scholarship
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Four awards per year to graduating Waltham High School seniors. Requires admission application and CSS Profile submission.
Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters.
Other terms: Hyper-local award targeted at Brandeis's host city of Waltham, Massachusetts.
https://www.brandeis.edu/student-financial-services/financial-aid/scholarships/merit/index.html
Community College Transfer Scholarship
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: Competitive transfer scholarship for community college applicants.
Renewal: Renewable for up to eight semesters of remaining undergraduate enrollment.
https://www.brandeis.edu/student-financial-services/financial-aid/scholarships/merit/index.html
