Offered to new students with outstanding academic merit and demonstrated professional achievement. To be considered for this scholarship, students should submit a complete admissions application by the priority deadline. These scholarships are intended to assist students in meeting the costs of education, but they are not intended to cover tuition or cost of attendance. Approximately 40-50% of the incoming class will receive new student scholarships. The average scholarship for the MA or PhD student is between $1000 - $2000 for the first year.