Scholarships for Undergraduate Students

Academic and Overseas Studies Opportunities Scholarships

The University of Bridgeport believes that a student's achievement should be recognized and rewarded. Our institutional commitment is to make a "top level" private education affordable to all students. No matter what your family income, the University of Bridgeport features both academic and need-based scholarships tailored to meet your academic priorities and financial needs. Whether you are from a high, middle or low-income family the University of Bridgeport will be surprisingly affordable.

Merit-Based Academic Scholarships

Academic Scholarships, based on incoming GPA and test scores (SAT or ACT), range from $8,000 to $20,000. The university also offers Portfolio Scholarships for Design and Fashion Merchandising majors, the opportunity to audition for a Music Scholarship for Music majors, and Athletic Scholarships to those athletes that qualify.  Transfer students are also eligible to receive special transfer scholarships.

Priority is given to students who apply early and close to 98% of our first time, full-time undergraduate receives financial aid and 96% of UB students are awarded financial aid.

How to Qualify

All students interested in applying for financial aid are required to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) the University of Bridgeport's Federal School Code is 001416. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the Office of Financial Aid at (203) 576-4568, or you can e-mail sfs@bridgeport.edu  

Scholarship Resource Listing

Below is a list of scholarships that are offered from sources outside of the University of Bridgeport. Please use this list as a reference and contact the respective organization with any questions you may have. 

Fastweb
B. Davis Scholarship
FinAid
EduPass
Degree Directory Scholarships
Free College Scholarships
P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund
Military Education Scholarships
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants
American Association on Health and Disability
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Gates Millennium Scholarship Program
Sallie Mae Fund
Milton Fisher Scholarship
Connecticut SPJ Foundation the Bob Eddy Scholarship Program
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation
Atlas Shrugged
John Gyles Education Awards
American Chemical Society
American Society of Women Accountants
New England Direct Marketing Association
National Federation of the Blind
Samuel Huntington Public Service Award
Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation
SOF Foundation, Inc.
Datatel Scholars Foundation
The Dollar Times Scholarship