The Fordham University Dean's Scholarship is available to entering traditional first-year and transfer students. Awards begin at $25,000 and increase based on a student's financial need as demonstrated by the FAFSA and/or CSS Profile. Typically, 10 percent of the admitted students are recipients of this award. The students must exhibit excellent academic performance in a highly demanding curriculum; as well as present exceptional personal characteristics, commitment, leadership, and/or service.