The Fordham Scholarship is open to entering traditional first-year students. They must be designated as Semifinalists by the National Merit Recognition Program or Scholars by the National Hispanic Recognition Program, National African American Recognition Program, National Indigenous Recognition Program, or National Rural and Small Town Recognition Program. Typically, 3 percent of our admitted students are recipients of this award. Recipients will exhibit excellent academic performance in a highly demanding curriculum and present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.