December 17th, 2023 at 08:45 am

Applications are open for interested students to apply for the 2024 Lehigh University Scholarships. Applicants are encouraged to read thoroughly and follow the instructions below for a successful application.

About Lehigh University Scholarships

Undergraduate students can get scholarships and other forms of gift help based on their academic performance. As a whole, we look at a student’s contributions outside of school, as well as recommendations and personal essays, when deciding who gets merit help.

Concerning Lehigh University

Lehigh University was founded in the years after the Civil War when the US was both rebuilding from the chaos of the war and shining as a new economic power. Better transportation on the nation’s rivers and trains made it possible for the massive increase in the use of iron and coal in industry during this time, which contributed to the growth.

With the help of the times, Asa Packer, founder of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, was able to both shape and benefit from them. By 1865, he had both the vision and the money to give back to the area that had helped him become rich. For the “intellectual and moral improvement” of young men in the Lehigh Valley, he gave $500,000 to build a new university. The brand-new school was just called Lehigh University.

Since then, 125 years ago, Lehigh has grown into one of the most prestigious colleges in the country. Graduates of Lehigh have run both the Ford and Chrysler companies and planned the building of the Panama Canal’s huge locks. They have also been leaders and innovators in business, engineering, politics, the arts, education, space research, and many other fields.

Today, Lehigh still educates thousands of young students who come to South Mountain because they want to learn at a research university that is known around the world and live and grow in a college community that is active and full of life.

About Asa Packer

Leaders like Asa Packer, who started Lehigh, had big ideas and were smart. These qualities helped them succeed in business and politics, and they later helped him create one of the best colleges in the country.

Packer came from a poor background. He was born into a poor family in Connecticut in 1805 and worked as a carpenter and farmer before entering the Pennsylvania canal business boom in the 1830s. Packer started as a canal boat pilot, but he quickly bought his boat and then a whole fleet of them.

In the 1850s, he used his business sense again to great effect when he made the brave choice to fund the building of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which would serve the area’s huge coal industry. It turned out to be a smart bet. As the canals died out, the railroads grew, and Packer made a lot of money.

In the public eye, he also gained more power at the same time. Packer ran for and won two terms in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. He also worked as an associate judge in Carbon County and then for two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

But the university he built is his most important achievement.

Why study at Lehigh University?

Lehigh University offers unique programs that help, lead, challenge, and inspire our students. These programs balance tough academics with a busy life inside and outside of school. Lehigh will help you find your way to success from the moment you walk onto campus until you receive your license. They will do this in an atmosphere that encourages personal growth and development.

Clubs and Organizations

There are more than 200 clubs and groups for students at Lehigh, so there is something for everyone. If you can’t find the right club, you could also start your own.

Housing and Dining

As a member of the Lehigh family, you’ll be a part of a warm and lively community where living and learning go hand in hand. Everything about your time in school should be fun and useful, not just the classroom.

Student Health and Campus Safety

How much we care about our students’ health, safety, and well-being demonstrates the university’s clear and constant focus on them. With a focus on prevention and teaching, we are dedicated to making sure that every student has a safe place to live and learn that helps them reach their full potential.

Arts and Athletics at Lehigh

Everyone can find something they’re interested in at Lehigh. You can play or watch Division I sports in one of the many clubs on campus, visit one of the many art galleries, or follow your love for music or theater.

Scholarship Information

• Host: Lehigh University
• Type of Scholarship: Funded
• Level of study: Degree
• Eligibility: International Students

Lehigh University Scholarships Coverage

For some of Lehigh’s grants, you need to fill out an extra application. For others, all students who apply to Lehigh are automatically considered.

In addition to the requirements and rules listed below, all scholarships and awards based on merit can be renewed every year for up to eight semesters in a row (10 semesters in a row for students in a real five-year program), as long as the student remains a full-time undergraduate at Lehigh and maintains the minimum cumulative grade point average listed in the scholarship descriptions below.

The website for the Office of Financial Aid has more information about all of Lehigh’s financial aid rules. Read the summaries below to find out what you need to do to be in the running for a prize.

Please keep in mind that students who get honor awards and also show that they need money can get grant money to meet their needs, but not more than that.

Academic Merit Scholarships and Awards

Alice P. Gast STEM Scholarship

Alice P. Gast, who used to be president of Lehigh, really wanted to see more women in STEM fields. So she set up a fund to help young women at Lehigh who want to study a science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) field reach their goals.

The winner gets $12,500 a year to help pay for school and do research-related activities in STEM areas. To keep this scholarship, you must stay enrolled in a STEM area and maintain a 3.0 grade point average. The Committee on Admissions will look at all full-time accepted first-year students.

Dean’s Scholars

These $15,000 awards are given to students who do well in school and show leadership skills. The first class to receive them will start in the fall of 2024.

These awards can be renewed every year for up to eight semesters in a row, or ten semesters in a row for students in a real five-year program, as long as the recipient keeps a total grade point average of at least 3.0 and is a full-time undergraduate student. For these awards, you don’t need to fill out an extra application on top of the application for entry.

The committee on admissions will look at all full-time students who are accepted.

Founder’s and Trustees’ Scholarships

These are the most prestigious merit scholarships at Lehigh. They are given to the best applicants.

These awards are worth either full or half of the student’s tuition. They can be renewed every year for up to eight semesters in a row (or ten semesters in a row for students in a real five-year program), as long as the recipient keeps a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 and is a full-time undergraduate student.

For these awards, you don’t need to fill out an extra application on top of the application for entry. The committee on admissions will look at all full-time students who are accepted.

Soaring Together Scholarship Program

In honor of 50 years of Lehigh women and coeducation, the Soaring Together Scholarship Program offers full-tuition merit scholarships as well as opportunities for hands-on learning, support for graduates, and career and professional development. Visit the webpage for the Soaring Together Scholarship Program to find out more.

National Merit Scholarship and Lehigh University Merit Scholarship

Those who make it to the National Merit Finals will get $1,000 or $2,000 from Lehigh University. There is no need for an extra application.

Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship

This scholarship is given to transfer students who have been accepted and are members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in honor of their outstanding performance in school and extracurricular activities. Winners will receive a $10,000 scholarship each school year, which will be split up by semester. This is in addition to any need-based financial aid that has already been given.

This grant can be renewed for up to eight semesters in a row, or ten semesters in a row for students in a real five-year program, as long as you keep your cumulative grade point average at least 2.8 and are a full-time undergraduate student at Lehigh University.

Lehigh University Programs Offered

As part of Lehigh’s active and creative community of scholars, students follow their interests through rigorous classes, a flexible curriculum, hands-on activities, and new research.

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How To Apply?

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