Class of 2029 Scholarship Application

This scholarship application is for Bucknell Class of 2029 applicants interested in applying for a merit scholarship.

The following are the deadlines to apply for scholarships based on your application round:

Early Decision I: November 15
Early Decision II: January 15
Regular Decision: January 15

Please note, we do not award multiple academic scholarships to students.

*Required Fields

General Information

First Name*

Last Name*

If you have already submitted an application for admission to Bucknell University, please use the same email address that was used on your application.

Email Address*

Confirm Email Address*

Birthdate*

What Scholarship(s) would you like to apply to receive?*

Arts Merit Scholarship

Bucknell Women in Science and Engineering Scholarship (B-WISE) Scholarship

Community Engagement Scholarship

Mathematics Scholarship

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholarship

Arts Merit Scholarship Requirements and Application

Applicants must major in art & design, art history, creative writing, film & media studies, literary studies, theatre, dance (minor) or music (available to non-majors).

Applicants must submit a separate application through SlideRoom to fulfill the requirements as laid out by each department.

ARTS MERIT WEEKEND
Feb. 14-15, 2025

Bucknell University's Arts Merit Weekend is an opportunity for talented artists to meet professors in their discipline, get their admissions questions answered and complete any required auditions for their specific artistic department.

The invitation-only event is required for students selected as finalists for Bucknell's Arts Merit Scholarship. Invitations to Arts Merit Weekend is for the purpose of an interview or audition for the Arts Merit Scholarship only.

Attending Arts Merit Weekend is the final required piece of applying for the Arts Merit Scholarship.

Arts Merit Scholarship applicants who apply Early Decision I or II must contact the faculty liaison to arrange their interview or audition prior to the respective application deadline. Admitted Early Decision I or II Arts Merit Scholarship recipients are invited to attend.

All interested Regular Decision Arts Merit applicants must attend. If you cannot, please contact arts.scholarships@bucknell.edu immediately so that alternate arrangements can be made.

Sample Schedule
Day 1
5 p.m.    Early Bird Arrival and twilight tour of campus (optional)
6 p.m.    Check-in
6:15 p.m.    Welcoming Remarks
6:30 p.m.    Departmental Gatherings

Day 2
8 a.m.    Breakfast
9 a.m.
Auditions and Interviews
11:30 a.m.    Lunch

Future Dates:
Feb. 14 & 15, 2025
Feb. 13 & 14, 2026
Feb. 12 & 13, 2027

Bucknell Women in Science and Engineering Scholarship (B-WISE) Scholarship Requirements and Application

Applicants must be female engineering, biophysics, chemistry, environmental geosciences, geology or physics majors.

The major you have selected is one where women are historically under-represented. What are some obstacles that you anticipate you may face and how might you prepare now to address them?* (500 word limit)

Community Engagement Scholarship Requirements and Application

Applicants must show a dedication and passion for community service, social justice and/or giving back to a community in a meaningful way. Selected students will work with the Center for Community Engaged Leadership, Learning & Research at a minimum of 6 hours a week. This application will be used in addition to the information you provide on your admissions application to nominate scholarship recipients.

Tell us about how you first became interested in civic and community engaged work. (250 word limit)*

What is the most meaningful way you have demonstrated your commitment to being an engaged citizen? (250 word limit)*

Mathematics Scholarship Requirements and Application

Applicants must major in mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics.

Recipients in the past have had one or more of the following:

SAT Math score of greater than or equal to 750
SAT Composite score greater than or equal to 1300
ACT Math score greater than or equal to 33
ACT Composite score greater than or equal to 28
successful participation in HS Mathematics Competition
highly successful extracurricular activity that relates to mathematics
top decile of graduating high school class or equivalent

What experiences influenced your decision to pursue mathematics, applied mathematics or statistics as an academic major? Please list and describe each briefly. (300 word limit)*

Please address ONE of the following topics (300 word limit):*
- Describe your favorite mathematical topic. Elaborate on why you find it fascinating.
- Describe an interesting application of mathematics or statistics that you came across in high school. Elaborate on why you find it compelling.
- Describe an interesting mathematics or statistics problem that you have encountered. Elaborate on why you find it intriguing

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Scholarship Requirements and Application

Applicants must apply to and major in Accounting or Business Analytics and have a dedicated commitment to pursuing a career in accounting. Those selected must maintain a 3.0 Bucknell GPA after their second semester and throughout second year. They must obtain a 3.5 cumulative Bucknell GPA after the fourth semester and every subsequent semester.

What experiences inside and outside the classroom influenced your decision to pursue Accounting or Business Analytics as an academic major? Please list and describe each briefly. (250 word limit)*

The future holds many questions and unknown challenges. What qualities and/or experiences do you have that could help meet these challenges? Feel free to draw from personal, academic, co-curricular and extracurricular experiences. (250 word limit)*

In an ideal world, what do you imagine you might be doing after graduation from college? (50-100 words)*

Class of 2029 Scholarship Application

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