Simon's Rock College of Bard is a selective, private coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences specifically designed to offer bright, highly motivated students the opportunity to begin college after the tenth or eleventh grade. At Simon's Rock, these students pursue academic programs leading to the A.A. in Liberal Arts and the B.A. in over forty concentrations.
The Berkshire Regional Scholarships provide merit-based awards equal to 40 percent of tuition to students from 14 surrounding counties —in Massachusetts, eligible counties are: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire; in Connecticut: Hartford and Litchfield; in New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Rensselaer, and Ulster; and in Vermont: Bennington and Windham.
At the time of application, applicants must be in at least the 10th grade or its equivalent, have a strong academic record, and be under age 19. Students whose families reside within commuting distance may choose to live at home. Students are also eligible for federal and state grants and loans that can cover up to the full cost of attendance. To remain eligible for the Berkshire Regional Scholarship, a student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 as of the end of each year at Simon’s Rock.
Amount
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Number of Awards
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Renewable
Y
Renewal Criteria
Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.7 as of the end of each year at Simon’s Rock.
Award Criteria Requirements:
Financial need
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GPA
2.7
SAT
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ACT
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Class Standing
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State
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Other
Students from 14 surrounding counties —in Massachusetts, eligible counties are: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire; in Connecticut: Hartford and Litchfield; in New York: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Rensselaer, and Ulster; and in Vermont: Bennington and Windham.