University of Bridgeport believes that all prospective students should be able to afford a quality university education regardless of their financial background. In the 1998/99 academic year, UB provided $7.1 million in scholarships and grants for undergraduate students. Some of the most prominent scholarships and grants offered at UB are:


Type of Scholarship GPA SAT/ACT Standing Amount
The Academic Excellence and Leadership 3.6 1200/29 Top 25% Up to $20,210
The University of Bridgeport Academic 3.4 1150/24 Top 25% Up to $13,400
The University of Bridgeport Academic Grant 3.2 1100/23 Top 50% Up to $6,700
The University of Bridgeport Challenge Grant 2.9 1000/20 Top 50% Up to $3,000

All candidates who demonstrate outstanding scholastic achievement, community involvement and leadership qualities will be considered. For further information please contact the Financial Aid Office.

For further information please contact Jacklyn Stoltz at jstoltz@bridgeport.edu.