The starting point
Eastern Pennsylvania LAC that combines a tight Marquis/Cur Non merit ladder (half- to full-tuition, plus a $17,500-$31,500 broad band) with a meet-full-need promise and one of the cleanest no-displacement outside-scholarship policies published anywhere.
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
The 3 awards in this school's research. Amounts retain the original units and conditions; confirm the entering year with the school.
Marquis Fellowship
Full tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.00 minimum for renewal
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered; selection based on the academic record prior to enrolling at Lafayette. Admissions interview encouraged. No additional application required.
Renewal: Renewable annually for up to 8 semesters of full-time study with cumulative 3.00 GPA
Other terms: Lafayette's top-tier merit award. ED applicants are considered but the college flags that students for whom merit is critical should apply RD.
https://admissions.lafayette.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/lafayette-scholarships/
Marquis Scholarship
Half tuition · Published coverage or package
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
GPA: 3.00 minimum for renewal
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered; selection based on academic record. No additional application required.
Renewal: Renewable annually for up to 8 semesters of full-time study with cumulative 3.00 GPA
https://admissions.lafayette.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/lafayette-scholarships/
Cur Non Scholarship
$17,500 - $31,500 per year · Published range
Not recorded as automatic on grades and scores. Read the selection rules.
Eligibility: All applicants automatically considered; selection based on academic record, curriculum, grades, rank, and optional standardized test scores. Curious-engagement and community-impact signals are weighted alongside grades.
Renewal: Renewable annually for up to 8 semesters of full-time study; specific GPA contract not published — confirm renewal terms in writing.
Other terms: The broad-band award — most non-Marquis merit recipients land somewhere on this ladder.
https://admissions.lafayette.edu/financial-aid/types-of-aid/lafayette-scholarships/
